Product ID:SEA DRAGON ELECTRODE, 42-075-005
MSDS Date:01/01/1996
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N073091
MSDS Number: CBZNX

TWECO-ARCAIR PRODUCTS INC

4200 WEST HARRY ST
WICHITA, KS 67277
US

Emergency Phone: 316-648-5129;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 316-942-1421

Preparer: DENNIS WILSON

Cage: JO383

TWECO-ARCAIR PRODUCTS INC

12250 WICHITA, KS 67277 US

Telephone: 316-942-1421

Cage: JO383

STEEL

CAS: 12681-83-3

RTECS: NO4570200

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)

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:ACUTE: EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION FROM
THE CUTTING ARC CAN RESULT IN KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS, ALSO KNOWN AS
WELDERS FLASH. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMMATION, BLURRED VISION AND HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, PREFERABLY AN EYE SPECIALIST. EYES:
FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE MD . SKIN:
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE MD . INHALATION: REMOV E
TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVEOXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION) . INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . DOES NOT
READILY BURN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND 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 ONLY. USE NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: AS REQUIRED FOR UNDERWATER
OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE
SHOWER . SUIT CONSTRUCTED OF RUBBER TO MINIMIZE LIKELIHOOD FOR
SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:TOP PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID SURFACING FUMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE PLASTIC-COATED CYLINDRICAL ROD, NO NOTABLE
ODOR

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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