Product ID:1320 ELECTRODE
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F008217
MSDS Number: BGTWX

J.W. HARRIS CO., INC

10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242

Emergency Phone: (513) 891-2000

Info Phone: (513) 891-2000

Cage: 27911

J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.

CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110 US

Telephone: 513-891-2000

Cage: 27911

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 0.08%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE AND MN COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: RO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 11%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: 0.015%

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.75%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.50%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 15.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COLUMBIUM

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: 2.75%

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 68%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, PULMONARY, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, METAL
FUME FEVER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL/CHROMIUM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
POSSIBLE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR
IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, PULMONARY, PNEUMOCONIOSIS & METAL FUME
FEVER, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BODY ACHE, & CHILLS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTIONS OR ILLNESS MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS EXACERBATED BY FUME
IRRITANTS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM DUST OR FUME EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SUMMON MEDICAL AID
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONMFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC, OPEN FLAME & SPARKS CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACTUAL EXPOSURE SHOULD BE DETERMINED
BY MONITORING THE FUME IN THE OPERATOR'S BREATHING ZONE. TRAIN THE
EMPLOYEE TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
Other Precautions:TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION & QTY OF FUMES/GASES TO
WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE FROM INSIDE THE
WELDER'S HELMET IF WORN OR IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE. ELECTRIC
ARC WELDING OPERATIONS CAN INJURE EYES/BURN SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR
WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP THE FUMES/GASES Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE EMPLOYEE NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS/TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:SOLID ROD.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME & SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OZONE, OXIDES OF METALS &
NITROGEN.

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