Product ID:GROUP A: 60AP
MSDS Date:09/01/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-2671
MSDS Number: BRQCF

HOBART BROTHERS CO

600 W MAIN ST HOBART SQUARE
TROY, OH 45373
US

Emergency Phone: 513-339-6000

Info Phone: 513-339-6000

Cage: 28835

HOBART BROTHERS CO

TROY, OH 45373 US

Telephone: 513-339-6000

Cage: 28835

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 70-90%

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-6%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: 2-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1312-76-1

Fraction By Weight: <5%

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: 3-15%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION OF WELDING FUMES MAY
CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER. ELECTRIC SHOCK, THERMAL BURNS, ULTRAVIOLET
RADIATION BURNS ARE ALSO HAZARDS. CHRONIC:SIDEROSIS, SILICOSIS AND
FIBROSIS OF THE LUNGS, AND MANGANISM EFFECTS OF THE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM ARE POSSIBLE CHRONIC EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
TO WELDING FUMES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT AT
0.1% OR GREATER THAT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE
NOTED. WATERY EYES, HEADACHE, BREA THING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT
COUGHING AND/OR CHEST PAINS MAY OCCUR FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE. TOXIC
GASES CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION (ASTHMA
LIKE ILLNESS) MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS EXACERBATED BY IRRITANTS CONTAINED
IN WELDING FUMES.

First Aid:ADMINISTER FIRST AID AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. SUPPORT OR RESTORE BREATHING
AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS NEEDED. ELECTRICAL SHOCK:TURN OFF
POWER, ADMINI STER FIRST AID AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
THERMAL AND RADIATION BURNS;SKIN:NORMAL FIRST AID. SEE DOCTOR IF
NEEDED. RADIATION BURNS;EYES:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH
MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ARCS, SPARKS OR HOT METAL FROM A WELDING
OPERATION MAY IGNITE NEARBY COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:MFR:NOT APPLICABLE. HMIS:CLEAN UP ANY
GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED
CONTAINERS FOR RECLAIM OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
HMIS:PRODUCT IS IN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINER; AFTER OPENING
STORE AS DIRECTED ON THE LABEL.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. REFER TO ANSI
Z49.1 AND OSHA 29CFR1900 FOR SAFETY IN WELDING INFORMATION.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR
SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL
EXHAUST DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC TO KEEP THE
FUMES & GASES AT THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE BELOW THE PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:FLAMEPROOF GAUNTLET GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD W/ ANSI APPROVED LENS
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN
TO RADIATION WHEN HOT CUTTING OR WELDING
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. WASH
AFTER USING THE PRODUCT AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, ETC.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID METAL ROD,5/32 IN DIA. X 14 IN LONG, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS MAY INCLUDE
ELEMENTAL METALS, OXIDES OF THE METALS, FUMES/GASES &
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ALL WELDING WAST IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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