BRDHW - EXT MAGNESIUM WELDING ROD AZ92A
- MSDS: BRDHW
- Manufacturer: DOW CHEMICAL U S A GOVERNMENT MARKETING
- Product Name: EXT MAGNESIUM WELDING ROD AZ92A
- National Stock Number: 3439-00-204-3279
Product Identification
Product ID:EXT MAGNESIUM WELDING ROD AZ92A
MSDS Date:11/07/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-204-3279
MSDS Number: BRDHW
Responsible Party
MIDLAND, MI 48640-6030
US
Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Info Phone: 517-636-1000
Cage: 96717
Contractor
Telephone: 610-261-1900
Cage: 66376
Ingredients
ALUMINUM (SARA III)
CAS: 7429-90-5
RTECS: BD0330000
Fraction By Weight: 9.0%
OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293
ZINC (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: 2.0%
OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS: 7439-96-5
RTECS: OO9275000
Fraction By Weight: 0.15%
OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293
MAGNESIUM
CAS: 7439-95-4
RTECS: OM2100000
Fraction By Weight: BAL.
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:UNCLASSIFIED WELDING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. SKIN
CONTACT-MECHANICAL INJURY ONLY. MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY BURN SKIN.
INGESTION-INGESTION IS UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL STATE. HOWEVER,
INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY,
EVEN DEATH. INHALATION-DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A CANCER CAUSING AGENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:THE ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF MAGNESIUM IS
CONSIDERED MODERATE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE-IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES.
SKIN-WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. INGESTION-INDUCE
VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL
PERSONNEL. I NHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALATION
EFFECTS OCCUR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE.
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER BURNING MAGNESIUM BY COVERING WITH AN
EXTINGUISHING POWDER APPROVED FOR USE ON MAGNESIUM FIRES SUCH AS
MET-L-X.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED IN AIR TO A TEMPERATURE NEAR
ITS MELTING POINT, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS IGNITE & BURN WITH A WHITE
FLAME.USE OF WATER WILL PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS & EXPLODE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN OFF AND USE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE PRODUCT IN DRY LOCATION. WET,
MOIST OR HIGH HUMIDITY STORAGE CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CORROSION OF
THE PRODUCT. STORE AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
Other Precautions:PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING MAGNESIUM AND
MAGNESIUM ALLOY PRODUCTS FORMS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST
CONDITIONS. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY NE NECESSARY FOR SOME OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:NO PRECAUTION.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY COVERING CLOTHING SHOULD BE
NEEDED. MECHNAICAL INJURY ONLY - MOLTEN MATERIAL WILL BURN SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REACTS WITH ACID TO FORM HYDROGEN GAS. IN FINELY DIVIDED FORM, WILL
REACT WITH WATER OR ACID TO RELEASE HYDROGEN.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:830F,443C
Spec Gravity:1.82
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID. NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL HANDLING CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE OR STORAGE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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