Product ID:RBCUZN-A 0.062
MSDS Date:02/02/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-268-9668
MSDS Number: BKHLM

AUFHAUSER BROTHERS CORPORATION

39 WEST MALL
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803

Emergency Phone: (516) 694-8696

Info Phone: (516) 694-8696

Cage: 59401

AUFHAUSER CORP

PLAINVIEW, NY 11803-4209 US

Telephone: 516-694-8690

Cage: 59401

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 44-97%

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: 0-45%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.5%

OSHA PEL 10.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10.0 MG/CUM

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.5%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0-13%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0-3.5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.7%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

BORIC ACID, ORTHOBORIC ACID

CAS: 10043-35-3

RTECS: ED4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0-7%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

ACRYLIC COPOLYMER

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

RESIDUAL MONOMER

Fraction By Weight: 0.01%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: METAL FUME FEVER, DRYNESS
OF THROAT, HEAD, BODY ACHE, CHILL, AFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM LEADING TO EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES, GAIT, BALANCE
DIFFICULTIES, PARALYSIS, DISCOMFORT, DIZZINE SS, NAUSEA, IRRITATION
OF THE NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. SKIN/EYES: INJURY & BURN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN FOR
HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES CAN
LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNG) & AFFECT PULMOANRY
FUNCTION. ELECTRICK SHOCK CAN KILL. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
OVEREXPOSURE TO COPPER MAY RESU LT IN SKIN & HAIR DISCOLORATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

First Aid:INHALATION: IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT/TURN OFF POWER. IF NOT BREATHING,
BEGIN ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF NO
DETECTABLE P ULSE, BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE. ARCOR FLAME BURN,
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN AL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NEVER USE WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT AROUND
MOLTEN METAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:SCRAPE METAL CAN BE RECLAIMED FOR REUSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FUMES/GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. WELDING FUMES/GASES CAN'T BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.
Other Precautions:THE COMPOSITION/QUANTITY OF BOTH ARE DEPENDENT UPON
THE METAL BEING WELDED, THE PROCESS, PROCEDURES, & ELECTRODES USED.
PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS/FLASH GOGGLES, IF NECESSARY, TO SHIELD
OTHERS.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE, LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION
DOESN'T KEEP Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC, OR BOTH,
TO KEEP THE FUMES/GASES Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
PROTECTION, AS WELL AS DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS/TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES &
GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE INSIDE
THE WELDER'S HELMET IF WORN OR IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1600-1900F
Spec Gravity:8.3-8.5 G/CC
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SLIVER OR YELLOW TO RED SOLID AT ROOM TEMPS &
EXHIBITS NO ODOR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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