Product ID:KARALLOY GROOV/CHAMF/CUT
MSDS Date:01/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F027217
MSDS Number: BQZCX

KAR PRODUCTS, INC.

461 NORTH THIRD AVENUE
DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1160
US

Emergency Phone: 708-296-6111

Info Phone: 708-296-6111

Cage: GO206

KAR PRODUCTS, INC.

DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1160 US

Telephone: 708-296-6111

Cage: GO206

SILICATE BINDERS (SODIUM SILICATE) *93-1*

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: 2-12%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

POTASSIUM SILICATE, POTASSIUM METASILICATE *93-1*

CAS: 1312-76-1

Fraction By Weight: 25-35%

GRAPHITE

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 4-14%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

MAGNESITE (MAGNESIUM CARBONATE)

CAS: 546-93-0

RTECS: OM2470000

Fraction By Weight: 18-28%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1-3%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 29-39%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM IRON OXIDE

CELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-34-6

RTECS: FJ5691460

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

SILICON DIOXIDE, CELITE 322

CAS: 7631-86-9

RTECS: VV3100000

Fraction By Weight: 6-16%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT SUCH AS
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES.
SKIN: ARC RAYS CAN BURN. EYES: INJURY CAUSED BY ARC RAYS. ELECTRIC
SHOCK CAN KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN THE
LUNGS) AFFECTING PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. EMPLOY FIRST AID
TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TRAIN THE WELDER TO NOT TOUCH LIVE
ELECTRICAL PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND. ELECTRIC
SHOCK CAN KILL.
Other Precautions:READ/UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS/PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON
PRODUCT. TO DETERMINE COMPOSITION/QUANTITY OF FUMES & GASES TO
WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE INSIDE THE
WELDER'S HELMET. TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HEAD OUT OF FUMES.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR
VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION/LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC/OR BOTH TO KEEP
FUMES & GASES BELOW TLV'S IN WORKERS BREATHING ZONE.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELD (SEE SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:HEAD/HAND/BODY PROTECTION (ARM
PROTECTORS/APRONS/HATS/SHOULDER PROTECTION/DARK SUBSTANTIAL
CLOTHING).
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION (CONT'D): WEAR HELMET OR USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS.
AS A RULE OF THUMB, START W/SHADE DARKER TO SEE THE WELD ZONE. THEN
GO TO THE NEXT LIGHTER SHADE WHICH GIVES SUFFICIENT VIEW OF T HE
WELD ZONE. PROVIDE SCREENS & FLASH GOGGLES, TO SHIELD OTHERS. ARC
RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMPLEX OXIDES OF IRON & SILICON. CO,
CO2. OZONE & NITROGEN OXIDES FORMED BY RADIATION FROM THE ARC.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES
IN ACCORDANCE W/EPA OR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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