Product ID:EXT MAGNESIUM WELDING ROD AZ92A
MSDS Date:06/13/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-204-3203
MSDS Number: BKHHT

DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A., GOVERNMENT MARKETING

2020 DOW CENTER
MIDLAND, MI 48640-6030
US

Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400

Info Phone: 517-636-1000

Cage: 96717

INWELD MFG CORP

40 COPLAY, PA 18037-0040 US

Telephone: 610-261-1900

Cage: 66376

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 9.0%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.15%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: BAL.

LD50 LC50 Mixture:UNCLASSIFIED WELDING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. SKIN
CONTACT:MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY BURN SKIN.
INGESTION:INGESTION IS UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL STATE. HOWEVER,
INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY,
EVEN DEATH. INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT AT
0.1% OR GREATER THAT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:THE ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF MAGNESIUM IS
CONSIDERED MODERATE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
MFR.

First Aid:EYE:IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES.
SKIN:WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. INGESTION:INDUCE
VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL
PERSONNEL. I NHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALATION
EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE FOR DUST
INHALATION. SUPPORTIVE CARE. PHYSICIAN:USE JUDGEMENT AND TREAT PER
PATIENT REACTIONS.

Flash Point:NONE.
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER BURNING MAGNESIUM BY COVERING WITH AN
EXTINGUISHING POWDER APPROVED FOR USE ON MAGNESIUM FIRES SUCH AS
MET-L-X.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED IN AIR TO A TEMPERATURE NEAR
ITS MELTING POINT, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS IGNITE & BURN WITH A WHITE
FLAME.USE OF WATER WILL PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS & EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN OFF AND USE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE PRODUCT IN DRY LOCATION. WET,
MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CORROSION OF
THE PRODUCT. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
Other Precautions:PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING MAGNESIUM AND
MAGNESIUM ALLOY PRODUCTS FORMS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST
CONDITIONS. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY NE NECESSARY FOR SOME OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:HMIS: WELDERS GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES(NORMAL) OR WELDING LENSES
Other Protective Equipment:USE EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATE FOR WELDING
OPERATION. OTHER OPERATIONS USE NORMAL WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT SEE NFPA BULLETIN NFPA 48.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:830F,443C
Spec Gravity:1.82
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID, WATER. - REACTS TO RELEASE HYDROGEN: AN EXPLOSIVE GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL HANDLING CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE OR STORAGE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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