Product ID:E4043 ALUMIWELD COVERED ELECTRODE
MSDS Date:01/31/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-255-9321
MSDS Number: BNTYY

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO

22801 ST CLAIR AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44117-2524
US

Emergency Phone: 216-481-8100

Info Phone: 216-481-8100

Cage: HO076

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

CLEVELAND, OH 44117-2524 US

Cage: HO076

SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

Fraction By Weight: 20-25%

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS: 7789-75-5

RTECS: EW1760000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 AS F

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 AS F

LITHIUM COMPOUNDS

CAS: 554-13-2

Fraction By Weight: <5%

POTASSIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7757-79-1

RTECS: TT3700000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 5%

FERROSILICON, WITH >= 30% BUT <= 70% SILICON

CAS: 8049-17-0

RTECS: LK1400000

Fraction By Weight: <0.5%

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
"METAL FUME FEVER",OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF THROAT, NOSE, AND
EYES. CHRONIC: EXCESSIVE CALCIFICATION OF BONES AND LIGAMENTS OF
RIBS, PELVIS AND SPINAL COLUMN, MAY CAUSE SKIN RASH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF 0.1% OR GREATER
CONCENTRATION IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING. DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA. EYES: REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF
POWER A ND FOLLOW RECOMMENDED TREATMENT. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER OR SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINIUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY
HEAT WITH LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURES.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. IF DUST
CREATED SWEEP UP DUST AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST. DO NOT WET ANY DUST CREATED;
THIS MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE IN WELL VENTILATED
AREA.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:WELDERS FACESHIELD/SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT BURNS FROM WELDING
OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUABLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC SOLID WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AND HALOGEN AS EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS. ANHYDROUS BROMINE, SODIUM
HYDROXIDE, IODATES, AND AMMONIUM NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN ON WETTING AND HEATING OR
MIXING WITH INCOMPATIBLES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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