Product ID:BAG-3(S-50 N) GRADE V
MSDS Date:08/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-224-3561
MSDS Number: BKSJV

NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS, INC.

1600 SOUTH CANAL STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
US

Emergency Phone: 412-781-4255,CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 412-781-4255

Cage: 0ACE2

NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15215-2624 US

Telephone: 412-781-4255

Cage: 0ACE2

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 15.5%

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

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 15.5%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 16.0%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING/BRAZING
FUMES, GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES.
SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. ACUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC
GASES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP,
IARC AND EPA. AND CADMIUM IS LISTED AS ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT, DIFFICULTY IN
BREATHING, ASPHYXIATION AND PULMONARY EDEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASE OF THE SKIN AND LUNG.

First Aid:REMOVE INDIVIDUAL FROM EXPOSURE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. FOR
METAL BURNS, EXPOSURE AREAS SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER, AND
MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
INHALATION:RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET
MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL., OR CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS METAL
FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP METAL RODS. VACUUMING OF IS DUST IS
RECOMMENDED. DRY SWEEPING OF DUST MAY RESULT IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
OF AIRBORNE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID ACCIDENTAL INGESTION BY USING
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALING FUMES OR DUST.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHS APPROVED LEAD DUST/FUME RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN WHERE APPLICABLE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS
ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:CANVAS, LEATHER OR HEAT RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH A FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FACE SHIELD AND IMPERVIOUS APRON WHEN
SPLASHING OF MOLTEN METAL IS LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED, AND PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED, NOR
COSMETIC APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE METAL EXPOSURE ARE POSSIBLE.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1170F,632C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC WIRE, ROD OR STRIP. NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE/METAL FUMES MAY BE
EVOLVED.

Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP OR WASTE SHOULD BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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