BLHGQ - GROUP A: 60AP
- MSDS: BLHGQ
- Manufacturer: HOBART BROTHERS CO
- Product Name: GROUP A: 60AP
- National Stock Number: 3439-00-262-2670
Product Identification
Product ID:GROUP A: 60AP
MSDS Date:07/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-2670
MSDS Number: BLHGQ
Responsible Party
TROY, OH 45373
US
Emergency Phone: 216-339-5561
Info Phone: 216-339-5561
Cage: 28835
Contractor
Telephone: 513-339-6000
Cage: 28835
Ingredients
IRON
CAS: 7439-89-6
RTECS: NO4565500
Fraction By Weight: 70-90%
MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS: 7439-96-5
RTECS: OO9275000
Fraction By Weight: 1-6%
OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3, DUST; 9394
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS: 13463-67-7
RTECS: XR2275000
Fraction By Weight: 2-10%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394
POTASSIUM SILICATE
CAS: 1312-76-1
Fraction By Weight: <5%
SODIUM SILICATE
CAS: 1344-09-8
Fraction By Weight: 3-15%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING 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. L ONG TERM EXPOSURE TO
FUMES/GASES/DUST MAY CAUSE PULMONARY IRRITATION OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS;
& SIDEROSIS FROM IRON FUMES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:RESPIRATORY CANCER FROM WELDING IS
UNCONFIRMED.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE
NOTED. WATERY EYES, HEADACHE, BREA THING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT
COUGHING AND/OR CHEST PAINS MAY OCCUR FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE. TOXIC
GASES CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTION OR ILLNESS MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS EXACERBATED BY IRRITANTS
CONTAINED IN WELDING FUMES.
First Aid
First Aid:IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF POWER PRIOR TO REMOVAL
FROM EXPOSURE AREA AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID. REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE AREA AND CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS D IFFICULT. IF NOT BREATHING, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE, BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE.
EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES
AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. AVOID
INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSU RE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR GLOVES AND FLAME RETARDANT
CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO
RADIATION WHEN HOT CUTTING OR WELDING.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO SHIELD OTHERS. WHEN
ELECTRODES AND FLUXES ARE CONSUMED, THE FUME AND GAS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN FORM FROM THE INGREDIENTS
LISTED. NEW COMPOUNDS NOT IN THE ELECTRODES MAY FORM.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR
WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE
BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS. USE ONLY NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING TO
KEEP THE DUST, FUMES & GASES FROM THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE
Protective Gloves:FLAMEPROOF GAUNTLER GLOVES
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD W/LENS
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING,
GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO RADIATION WHEN HOT
CUTTING OR WELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WELDING AND HOT CUTTING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.
THEIR COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL BEING
WELDED, THE PROCEDURES, PROCESSES AND THE TYPE OF WIRE OR
ELECTRODES USED. OTHER INFLUENCING FACTORS ARE THEPRESENCE OF
CONTAMINANTS. CHLORINATED SOLVENTS MAY DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC GASES.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID ROD, NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS MAY INCLUDE
ELEMENTAL METALS, OXIDES OF THE METALS, FUMES/GASES &
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
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