Product ID:ARCAIR SEA-WELD ELECTRODE, 42-984-004
MSDS Date:10/01/1997
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-378-6703
MSDS Number: CHFXD

TWECO PRODUCTS INC

4200 WEST HARRY ST
WICHITA, KS 67277
US

Emergency Phone: 316-946-8303

Info Phone: 316-946-8303

Preparer: DENNIS WILSON

Cage: 89381

TWECO PRODUCTS, INC.

12250 WICHITA, KS 67277 US

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

Cage: 89381

PLASTICIZED VINYL

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

STEEL INCLUDING INGS 2,3 & 4

Fraction By Weight: 70-90%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2.50%

OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST

IRON (III) OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG(FE)/M3 FUME, 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

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0056%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES 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. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: INFLAMMATION,
BLURRED VISION AND HEADACHE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL: IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVALUATION OF
CARCINOGENIC RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOLUME 49, PAGE 256, 1990:
GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1994: ANTICIPATED
TO BE CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, PREFERABLY AN EYE SPECIALIST.
INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
WATE R FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH 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. CUTTING WARNINGS:
CAUTION! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES.
Other Precautions:TRAIN OPERATOR NOT TO TOUCH ELEC PARTS. WEAR AN
UNDERWATER SUIT. WHEN PLACED INTO UNDERWATER SERVICE, AN ELEC ARC
IS FORMED AS IN WELDING, GENERATING INTENSE HEAT, ULTRA-VIOLET (UV)
RAYS, FUMES & GASE S. WHEN USED AS INTENDED FOR UNDERWATER WELDING,
EXPOS TO UV RAYS & ELEC SHOCK POTNTL ARE THE MOST L IKELY (SUPDAT)

Respiratory Protection:FOR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS ONLY. AS REQUIRED FOR
UNDERWATER OPERATIONS. NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: AS REQUIRED FOR UNDERWATER OPRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS . FILTER LENS FOR UV
PROT, #12 OR DARKER..
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . SUIT
CONSTRUCTED OF RUBBER TO MINIMIZE LIKELIHOOD FOR SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:TOP WATER PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID SURFACING
FUMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: SOURCES OF RISK TO HEALTH. WHEN NOT IN SERVICE, THE
ELECTRODES POSE NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARD.

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:NOT APPLICABLE.
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.
DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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