BRRJT - 718 (4047),ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE AND ROD

  • MSDS: BRRJT
  • Manufacturer: HARRIS J W CO INC
  • Product Name: 718 (4047),ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE AND ROD
  • National Stock Number: 3439-00-262-4175
Product Identification

Product ID:718 (4047),ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE AND ROD
MSDS Date:06/01/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-262-4175
MSDS Number: BRRJT

Responsible Party
HARRIS J W CO INC
10930 DEERFIELD RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 513-891-2000

Preparer: KARL T. L???

Cage: JO820

Contractor
J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.
CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110 US

Telephone: 513-891-2000

Cage: 27911

Ingredients

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 11 - 13%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 0.8%


COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.30%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: O.15%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293


ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2-0.6%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.10%


ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 85.4-87%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ONLY IN THE
FORM OF WELDING FUMES.INHAL:MAY CAUSE PULMONARY IRRITATION,LUNG
DISEASE OR SIDEROSIS(FROM IRON FUMES).COPPER FUMES MAY CAUSE METAL
FUME FEVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:DISCOMFORT,DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,DRYNESS OR
IRRITATION OF THE THROAT.METAL FUME FEVER:FEVER,BODY ACHE,CHILLS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTION, AIRWAY DISEASES AND CONDITIONS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA,
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ETC... CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WA TER.INGEST:GET MEDICAL HELP.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CLASS "D" DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE WATER. WATER MAY
REACT WITH BURNING ALUMINUM VIOLENTLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOLTEN METAL ALLOYS MAY EXPLODE ON
CONTACT WITH WATER. RUST AND CERTAIN METAL OXIDES (OXIDES OF
COPPER,IRON) MAY ALSO REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL
VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM MOISTURE,ACIDS & FLAMES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF FUMES. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING AND
DRINKING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION OR RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING, BRAZING OR
SOLDERING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION
DOES NOT KEEP EXPOS URE BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SHOULD BE USED TO CONTROL
EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE FUMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:FLAME-PROOF WELDING GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES UNDER WELDING HELMET
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N B UNDER THE SAME
NSN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE - ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE
AND NITROGEN OXIDES MAY BE FORMED BY THE RADIATION FROM THE ARC
DURING WELDING.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PRIOR TO DISPOSAL, CONSIDER IF MATERIAL HAS
RECOVERY VALUE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING ENVIRONMENT.

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