Product ID:AZ92A MAGNESIUM WELDING ROD
MSDS Date:08/06/2000
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-050-0973
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLNGX

INWELD MFG CORP

3962 PORTLAND ST
COPLAY, PA 18037-0040
US

Emergency Phone: 610-261-1900

Info Phone: 610-261-1900

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 66376

INWELD MFG CORP

40 COPLAY, PA 18037-0040 US

Telephone: 610-261-1900

Cage: 66376

ALUMINUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

ZINC

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

ACGIH TLV: NOT AVAILABLE

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MANGANESE

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL NOT AVAILABLE

ACGIH TLV: NOT AVAILABLE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-MECHANICAL. SKIN
CONTACT-MECHANICAL. SKIN ABSORPTION-UNLIKELY. INGESTION-UNLIKELY.
INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, EVEN
DEATH, BECAUSE ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF MAGNESI UM IS MODERATE.
INHALATION-DUST IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. SYSTEMS & OTHER
EFFECTS-EXPOSURES INCIDENTAL TO INDUSTRIAL HANDLING ARE NOT
ANTICIPATED TO CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS. REPEATED EXCESSIVE EX POSURE
TO FUMES OR DUST OF A NUMBER OF METALS, INCLUDING ALUMINUM, MAY
CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-DUST IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES.
SKIN: WASH OFF DUST IN FLOWING WATER OR SHOWER. INGESTION: INDUCE
VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST ARE INGESTED. CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
INHAL ATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALATION. CALL PHYSICIAN.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE FOR DUST INHALATION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER BURING MAGNESIUM BY COVERING WITH AN
EXTINGUISHING POWDER APPROVED FOR USE ON MAGNESIUM FIRES SUCH AS
MET-K-X, ETC. CONSULT NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE WEARING
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED IN AIR TO TEMP NEAR ITS
MELTING POINT, MAGNESIUM ALLOYS IGNITE AND BURN WITH WHITE FLAME.
WATER ON BURNING MG. WILL PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS AND MAY CAUSE
EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN OFF AND USE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ATMOSPHERES, USE AN APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT FOR MOST
CONDITIONS. LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SOME
OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:AS APPROPRIATE
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES IF DUST EXPOSURE CAUSES EYE
DISCOMFORT, USE CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY, BE CERTIFIED FOR AND
WEAR A RESPIRATOR AT ALL TIMES WHEN WELDING OR BRAZING. WEAR CLEAN,
LONG-SLEEVED, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT DETERMINED
Melt/Freeze Pt:=443.3C, 830.F
M.P/F.P Text:APPROXIMATELY
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:1.52
Appearance and Odor:SILVER SOLID. NO ODOR.
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID, WATER. REACTS WITH ACID TO FORM HYDROGEN GAS. IN FINELY DIVIDED
FORM. WILL REACT WITH WATER OR ACIDS TO RELEASE HYDROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT PROVIDED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE OR STORAGE.

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

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

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.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED

SARA Title III Information:SEC 313: ALUMINUM, ZINC, MANGANESE
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED