Product ID:T
MSDS Date:05/30/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-465-1908
MSDS Number: BJMYL

ALLOY RODS CORPORATION

WILSON AVENUE
HANOVER, PA 17331
US

Emergency Phone: 717-637-8911

Info Phone: 717-637-8911

Cage: 84021

ESAB GROUP INC

517 HANOVER, PA 17331 US

Telephone: 717-637-8911 OR 800-933-7070

Cage: 84021

THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS COVER THE MATERIALS FROM WHICH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IRON (LIMITS FOR IRON OXIDE AS FE)

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3, TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3, FUME

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

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

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1312-76-1

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-75-5

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG(F)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG(F)/M3

POTASSIUM FELDSPAR

CAS: 68476-25-5

ZIRCONIUM SILICATE

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3;10 MG/M3STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3;10 MG/M3STEL

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOS TO WELDING FUMES MAY
RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, OR DRYNESS OR
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES. ( SEE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:IARC CLASS 1, NTP CLASS 2.
CHROMIUM: IARC/NTP:CLASS 1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOS MAY LEAD
TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN THE LUNG) AND IS BELIEVED BY SOME
INVESTIGATORS TO AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE
EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELE CTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (O2/ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION). INGEST:GET MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE: WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES. THESE PRODUCTS AS SHIPPED ARE NONHAZARDOUS,
NONFLAMMABLE, NONEXPLOSIVE, AND NONREACTIVE.

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TRAIN THE WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT
OF THE FUMES. TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS &
TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR.
IF TLV EXCEEDED OR IN CONFINED SPACE USE AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENT,LOC EXHST AT ARC, OR BOTH,TO KEEP FUMES &
GASES < THE TLV'S IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE AND GEN AREA.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WELDERS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACESHIELD W/FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS,APRONS,HATS,SHOULDER PROT,AS
WELL AS DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLTHG.FLASH GOGGLES & PROT SCREEN TO
SHIELD OTHERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ DECOMP PROD:(TLV/PEL = 5 MG/M3 TOTAL PARTICULATES).

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WELDING ELECTRODE

NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDES, COMPLEX OXIDES OF FE, MN,
SI, NI, CR, MO, CO, CO2, OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES, WELDING FUMES NOC
(SEE SUPP DATA)

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER, OR
LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AN D LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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