Product ID:FLEETWELD 35
MSDS Date:04/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-2657
MSDS Number: BKSLF

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO

22801 ST CLAIR AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44117-1199
US

Emergency Phone: 216-481-8100

Info Phone: 216-481-8100

Cage: HO076

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

EUCLID, OH 44117-1199 US

Telephone: 216-481-8100

Cage: HO076

IRON

CAS: 65996-67-0

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (NUISANCE)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (NUISANCE)

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 3%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

KAOLIN

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

Fraction By Weight: <0.5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

IRON/CARBON STEEL CORE WIRE

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 80%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (NUISANCE)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (NUISANCE)

CELLULOSE AND OTHER CARBONYDRATES

CAS: 65996-61-4

Fraction By Weight: 5%

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:ARC RAYS CAN INJURE
EYES & BURNS SKIN.INHALATION:WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT
(DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,DRYNESS/IRRITATION) OF NOSE,THROAT OR
EYES.CHRONIC-INHALATION:IRON MAY DEPOSI T IN LUNG AND AFFECTS
PULMONARY FUNCTION.CALCIFICATION OF LIGAMENTS OF THE
RIBS(FLUORIDES).
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTRIC ARC WELDING MAY CREATE FUMES AND GASES
THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO HEALTH. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN
SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES OR RESPIRATORY
TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FOLLOW FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, TUR N OFF POWER & FOLLOW RECOMMENDED TREATMENT. FOR SKIN
BURNS, INGESTION OF WELDING DUST AND PERSISTING BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
AND THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR
SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHILE WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR GENERAL WORK
AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND,HEAD AND BODY PROTECTION WHICH
HELP TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION,SPARKS & ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INSULATE FROM WORK AND GROUND.TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO PERMIT
ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS TO CONTACT SKIN OR CLOTHING OR GLOVES IF
THEY ARE WET.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:COVERED ROD

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE &
DIOXIDE,OZONE,NITROGEN OXIDE,IRON OXIDE,FLORIDES,OXIDES OF CALCIUM
AND MANGANESE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.