Product ID:308-16, TECHALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES FOR MMAW
MSDS Date:06/01/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-528-9064
MSDS Number: CDXKH

TECHALLOY MARYLAND INC, REID-AVERY DIV.

2310 CHESAPEAKE AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222-4012
US

Emergency Phone: 301-633-9300, 800-638-1458

Info Phone: 301-633-9300, 800-638-1458

Cage: 59711

TECHALLOY COMPANY, INC.

BALTIMORE, MD 21222 US

Telephone: 410-633-9300; 800-638-1458

Cage: 59711

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 30-50%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (OXIDE FUME)

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-3%

OSHA PEL C, 5 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3; 9596

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-1.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 6-20%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4.0%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM.

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM.

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

FLUORSPAR

CAS: 14542-23-5

Fraction By Weight: 2-10%

POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE; (FELDSPAR)

CAS: 68476-25-5

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

POTASSIUM TITANATE

CAS: 12030-97-6

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

NIOBIUM (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

CRYOLITE (SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE)

CAS: 15096-52-3

RTECS: WA9625000

Fraction By Weight: 0-5%

CHROMIUM(III) OXIDE CR2O3

CAS: 1308-38-9

RTECS: GB6475000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 TWA AS CR

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1312-76-1

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-15%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELECTRIC ARC WELDING MAY CREATE ONE OR
MORE OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTH HAZARDS:FUMES & GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS
TO YOUR HEALTH. ARC RAYS INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAN KILL. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSU RE MAY CAUSE SIDEROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL & CHROMIUM. SEE THE
INDIVIDUAL IARC & NTP REPORTS FOR DETAILS OF CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM OVEREXPOSURE:MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT,
DIZZINESS, RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, EYE IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS IN
CHEST, FEVER, ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED
BY AMERICAN RED CROSS. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. IN CASE
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT OR TURN OF POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING
AID.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/A.
Extinguishing Media:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES & FLAM. REFER TO ANSI STANDARD Z49.1 FOR FIRE
PREVENTION DURING USE OF WELDING & ALLIED PROCEDURES.

Spill Release Procedures:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO CLEAR WELDING
FUMES. MAKE SURE THAT INHALED AIR DOES NOT CONTAIN FUME
CONSTITUENTS ABOVE PERMISSABLE LEVEL.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. TRAIN
WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF
FROM WORK & GROUND.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR
VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION &/OR LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC, TO KEEP
FUMES & GASES FROM WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WELDING FACE SHIELD W/PROPER ANSI LENS
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD & BODY PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Viscosity:N/A.
Appearance and Odor:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES. COMPLEX MIXTURE OF
OXIDES OF THE INGREDIENTS OF THE WELDING ROD & ITEM BEING WELDED.

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

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