Product ID:SILICON BRONZE
MSDS Date:03/01/1988
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F008799
MSDS Number: BGYSW

J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.

10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242

Emergency Phone: (513) 891-2000

Info Phone: (513) 891-2000

Cage: FO371

J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.

CINCINNATI, OH 45242 US

Telephone: (513) 891-2000

Cage: FO371

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: >94%

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

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DUST

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 2.8-4.0%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 8990

BORON OXIDE

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

SODIUM TETRABORATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: VZ2240000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: METAL FUME
FEVER/DRYNESS/IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, SKIN &
PULMONARY SYS./PNEUMOCONIOSIS/NAUSEA/BODY
ACHE/CHILLS/HEADACHE/COUGHING/SHORTNESS OF BREATH. ARC RAYS:
ELECTRIC ARC W ELDING OPERATIONS CAN INJURE EYES/BURN SKIN.
ELECTRIC SHOCK: ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT CAN KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: METAL FUME FEVER/DRYNESS/IRRITATION
OF THE NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, SKIN & PULMONARY
SYS./PNEUMOCONIOSIS/NAUSEA/BODY
ACHE/CHILLS/HEADACHE/COUGHING/SHORTNESS OF BREATH. REPEATED
EXPOSURE OF TOL UENE CAN CAUSE NEUROTOXIC/EMBRYOFETOTOXIC EFFECTS.
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.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON FLAMMABLE. WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP HEAD OUT OF FUMES.
Other Precautions:TRAIN THE EMPLOYEE NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS/TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND. ARC RAYS: ELECTRIC
ARC WELDING OPERATIONS CAN INJURE EYES/BURN SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN WELDING, BRAZING, OR SOLDERING IN CONFINED SPACE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT THE ARC TO KEEP Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:FACESHIELD W/FILTER LENS SHADE NUMBER
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS & SHOULDER
PROTECTION. PROVIDE PROTECTION SCREENS/FLASH GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:DETERMINE EXPOSURE BY MONITORING FUMES IN THE
BREATHING ZONE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE CONCENTRATION OF A GIVEN COMPONENT MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE BY MANY
TIMES THE CONCETRATION IN THE FUMES.

Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE/ROD. RODS MAY BE COATED W/CHEMICAL FLUX.
FLUX COATING MAY BE WHITE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES &
METAL OXIDE FUMES.

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