Product ID:SANDVIK
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-205-0970
MSDS Number: BKYJF

SANDVIK STEEL COMPANY

SCRANTON, PA 18501-1220

Emergency Phone: (717) 587-5191 OR (800) 233-4181

Info Phone: (717) 587-5191 OR (800) 233-4181

Cage: 1BT93

SANDVIK STEEL CO.

1220 SCRANTON, PA 18501-1220 US

Telephone: 717-587-5191

Cage: 1BT93

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 1-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

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

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: BAL.

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 1-35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.4-2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS,
NAUESA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE & THROAT, SIDEROSIS, & AFFECT
PULMONARY FUNCTION. SKIN/EYES: INJURY & BURN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM, NICKEL METALS & COMPOUNDS ARE
SUSPECTED TO BE HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE & THROAT, SIDEROSIS, & AFFECT
PULMONARY FUNCTION. SKIN/EYES: INJURY & BURN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUE
RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLES.

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. ELECTR IC SHOCK CAN KILL.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE 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:FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
PROTECTION, & DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FORM 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 WORK OR IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE.

Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE OR STRIP.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DINITROGEN TETROXIDE, NITRIC OXIDE,
NITROGEN DIOXIDE, OZONE, PHOSGENE, & PHOSPHINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PREVENT WASTE
FROM CONTAMINATING THE SURROUNDIN G ENVIRONMENT.

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