Product ID:4130 ALLOYS STEEL WELDING WIRE
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F008262
MSDS Number: BGTYX

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

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0.95%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 97.8%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 0.30%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.50%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0.20%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF THE THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A POSSIBLE
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUME, GASES OR
DUST MAY CONTRIBUTE TO PULMONARY IRRITATION OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS. LONG
TERM EXPOSURE TO IRON FUMES MAY PRODUCE SIDEROSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH 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:NON FLAMMABLE
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:USE RESPIRABLE FUME OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN WELDING, BRAZING OR SOLDERING IN A CONFINED SPACE, IF >TLV
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
PROTECTION. PROVIDE PROTECTION SCREENS & FLASH GOGGLES, IF
NECESSARY.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE EMPLOYEE NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS/TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE

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

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