Product ID:5556 BARE WIRE
MSDS Date:08/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-012-9289
MSDS Number: BPVPW

NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS, INC.

1600 SOUTH CANAL STREET
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

SILICONE

CAS: 63148-52-7

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.40%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.10%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <1.0%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: <5.5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

THALLIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-28-0

RTECS: XG3425000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL S, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALUMINIUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <92.2%

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: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. IF WIRE HAS
POWDERED; USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. HMIS:
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:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE, GREY TO SILVER IN COLOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLES
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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