Product ID:ARCARI SEA-WELD ELECTRODE, 42-984-004
MSDS Date:07/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N058255
MSDS Number: BXCTM

TWECO PRODUCTS INC

4200 W HARRY ST
WICHITA, KS 67277
US

Emergency Phone: 316-942-1421

Info Phone: 316-942-1421

Cage: 89381

TWECO PRODUCTS, INC.

12250 WICHITA, KS 67277 US

Telephone: 316-946-8308;316-942-1421

Cage: 89381

STEEL

Fraction By Weight: 70-90%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)

IRON(III)OXIDE;(IRON OXIDE)

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2

ALUMINUM (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST

VINYL;(PLASTICIZED VINYL)

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION FOR THE
CUTTING ARC CAN RESULT IN KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS, ALSO KNOWN AS
WELDERS FLASH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMMATION, BLURRED VISION & HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SEEK MED ATTN, PERFERABLY AN EYE SPECIALIST. EYE: FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPO RT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP). INGEST: CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP SPENT ENDS WHEN COOL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:CUTTING WARNINGS: CAUTION! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES. TRAIN THE OPERATOR NOT TO TOUCH
ELECTRICAL PARTS. WEAR AN UNDERWATER SUIT.

Respiratory Protection:FOR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS ONLY. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED FOR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:SUIT CONSTRUCTED OR RUBBER TO MINIMIZE
LIKELIHOOD FOR SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:TOP PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID SURFACING FUMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: & FILTER ENS FOR U.V. PROTECTION, #$12 OR DARKER.

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW PLASTIC OVER ALUMINUM OVER LIGHT-BROWN
FLUX-COATED STEEL ROD.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRON OXIDE FUMES ARE GENERATED DURING
CUTTING OPERATIONS BUT POSE NO PROBLEM FOR THE DIVER/WELDER.

Waste Disposal Methods:SOLID LANDFILL IF LOCAL REGULATIONS ALLOW.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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