CLNBX - TITANIUM METAL, WELDING ROD

Product Identification

Product ID:TITANIUM METAL, WELDING ROD
MSDS Date:01/01/2001
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-412-6552
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLNBX

Responsible Party
U S ALLOY CO DBA WASHINGTON ALLOY CO
9809 160TH ST E
PUYALLUP, WA 98373
US

Emergency Phone: 253-848-2230

Info Phone: 206-848-2230

Cage: 0AZS7

Contractor
U S ALLOY CO DBA WASHINGTON ALLOY CO
73909 PUYALLUP, WA 98373 US

Telephone: 206-848-2230

Cage: 0AZS7

Ingredients

TITANIUM METAL

CAS: 7440-32-6

RTECS: XR1700000

Fraction By Weight: 85%OR MORE


WELDING ROD CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ALLOY


ALUMINUM


CHROMIUM


IRON

Fraction By Weight: /P


TIN


VANADIUM


ZIRCONIUM


MOLYBDENUM


PALLADIUM


TANTALUM

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FROM WELDING OR CUTTING.
MAY GENERATE OZONE AND/OR OXIDES OF ALLOY METALS; IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LUNG
AND THROAT IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: FROM WELDING OR CUTTING: IRRITATION
OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
LUNG AND THROAT IRRITATION.

First Aid

First Aid:EXPOSURE TO OZONE, ALLOY METAL OXIDES AND/OR FUMES: REMOVE
FROM EXPOSURE AND ADMINISTER OXYGEN. NOTIFY A PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:WILL NOT FLASH.
Extinguishing Media:USE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION CLASS D
EXTINGUISHER (SALT). USE SALT OR SAND TO REDUCE OXYGEN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT FLASH. SWARF OR FINES
MAY IGNITE BTWEEN 350C AND 400C.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DOES NOT APPLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WELDING AND CUTTING: USE WELDING FUME RESPIRATOR
(NIOSH APPROVAL NUMBER TC-21C-239). IN CONFINED AREAS, USE SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATORS OR HOODS. (NIOSH APPROVAL NUMBER TC-19C-72, 78,
90). IN ALL CASES R EAD THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ON
RESPIRATOR USE, FITTING, AND MAINTENANCE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL VENTILATION WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RECOMMENDED LEVELS.
Eye Protection:USE EYEWEAR TO PROTECT AGAINST WELDING, CUTTING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=1700.C, ######F
Appearance and Odor:TITANIUM WELDING ROD: 0.045 INCHES IN DIA. BY 36
INCHES LONG.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES AND/OR FUMES WHEN WELDING OR
CUTTING.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF METAL SCRAP AND SWARF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: NO TLV FOR TITANIUM
METAL. INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGENISTS
HAS CLASSIFIED TIO2 AS A NIUSANCE DUST. (10 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST, 5
MG/M3 RESPIRABLE DUST). ALU MINUM: NO TLV LISTED; IRON: NO TLV
LISTED; ACGIH HAS ISSUED A TLV FOR FE2O3: FUME 10 MG/M3;
MOLYBDENUM: NO TLV LISTED; PALLADIUM: NO TLV LISTED; TANTAIUM: 5
MG/M3; TIN: 2 MG/M3; VANADIUM:0.5 MG/M3; AC GIH HAS ISSUED A TLV
FOR V2O3 DUST = 0.5 MG/M3, FUME = 0.1 MG/M3.