Product ID:AWS A5,13-80,CLASS RCOCR-A(BARE), ALLOY FM6
MSDS Date:08/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-246-0549
MSDS Number: BMTLZ

NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS,INC.

1600 S. CANAL ST.
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
US

Emergency Phone: 412-781-4255

Info Phone: 412-781-4255

Cage: 0ACE2

NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15215-2624 US

Telephone: 412-781-4255

Cage: 0ACE2

TUNGSTEN *

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: 3-6% %

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL *

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192

SILICON *

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST *

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

MOLYBDENUM *

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST *

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9192 *

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 *

IRON OXIDE *

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE) *

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9192

CHROMIUM (SARA III) *

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 26-32%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 *

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192 *

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COBALT (SARA III) *

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 *

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING
FUME,GASES OR DUST MAY CONTRIBUTE TO PULMONARY IRRITATION OR
PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM (+6) & NICKEL ARE LISTED AS
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH,DRYNESS OR
IRRITATION OF THE THROAT;COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,NAUSEA,ETC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM DUST OR FUME EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED,PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SUMMON MEDICAL AID
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING FLAME OR ARC MAY IGNITE THE
COMBUSTIBLES.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ARC AND SPARKS COULD BE SOURCE OF
IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:WELDING FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR-LINE RESPIRATOR
FOR CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE EXPOSURES ARE ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:FLAME PROOF GAUNTLER GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMETS,HAND SHIELD,GOGGLES & LENSES.
Other Protective Equipment:FLAMEPROOF APRONS,BOOTS,SHOULDER COVERS,
SCREENS,ETC.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE OR ROD.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THE WELDING FUMES OR VAPORS CANNOT BE
CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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