Product ID:AWS 16-8-2
MSDS Date:01/04/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F027895
MSDS Number: BRPJN

THERMACOTE WELCO

HWY 161 S YORK RD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-6421

Info Phone: 704-739-6421

Cage: 0AES5

THERMACOTE WELCO CO

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Cage: 0AES5

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (SUSPECTED A1 HUMAN

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM (CEILING)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SOLUBLE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC,

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC

MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MOLYBDENUM (SOLUBLE COMPOUND), LEAD MOLYBDATE

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN: BURNS.
INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS IN
CHEST, FEVER. ELECTRICK SHOCK CAN KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSIT IN LUNGS).
MAY AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.

First Aid:EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:READ & UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS & THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE
COMPOSITION/QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS
TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE FROM INSIDE THE WELDER'S HELMET IF WORN OR IN
THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE .

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATORY OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST
OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW THE RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO KEEP THE FUMES & GASES
FROM THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:HELMET, FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SCREENS, FLASH GOGGLES, ARM PROTECTORS,
APRON, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, AS WELL AS SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPOSITION & QUALITY OF WELDING FUMES & GASES ARE DEPENDENT UPON METAL
BEING WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURE & ELECTRODES USED. DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCT OF NORMAL OPERATION INCLUDE THOSE ORIGINATING FROM VOL
ATILIZATION, REACTION, OXIDATION OF MATERIALS IN INGREDIENTS, PLUS
THOSE FROM THE BASE METAL & COATING, ETC.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2. OZONE & NITROGEN OXIDES MAY
BE FORMED BY THE RADIATION FROM THE ARC, SHIELDING GASES

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCA L REGULATIONS.

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