ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG. CO. -- 300 SERIES ARCALOY AC-DC STAINLESS STEEL COVERED ELECTRODES -- 3439-00-878-2145
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:300 SERIES ARCALOY AC-DC STAINLESS STEEL COVERED ELECTRODES MSDS Date:05/21/1992 FSC:3439 NIIN:00-878-2145 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG. CO. Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE Box:308 City:MT.CARMEL State:PA ZIP:17851 Country:US Info Phone Num:717-339-5200 Emergency Phone Num:717-339-5200, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 CAGE:03805 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG CO Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE Box:308 City:MTCARMEL State:PA ZIP:17851 Country:US Phone:717-339-5200, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 CAGE:03805 Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIVISION OF HOSKINS MFG. CO. Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE Box:City:MT CARMEL State:PA ZIP:17851 Country:US Phone:570-339-5200; 717-339-5200 CAGE:19270 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:IRON CAS:7439-89-6 RTECS #:NO4565500 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 AS FE2O3 Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA III) CAS:7440-02-0 RTECS #:QR5950000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394 Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM COMPOUND CAS:7439-98-7 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE) CAS:1317-65-3 RTECS #:EV9580000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394 Ingred Name:SODIUM METASILICATE, ANHYDROUS CAS:6834-92-0 RTECS #:VV9275000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 8HR ACGIH TLV:C; 2 MG.M3 Ingred Name:NIOBIUM CAS:7440-03-1 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (SARA III) CAS:7440-47-3 RTECS #:GB4200000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9394 EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA III) CAS:7439-96-5 RTECS #:OO9275000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:C 5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3, DUST; 9394 Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE CAS:13463-67-7 RTECS #:XR2275000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394 Ingred Name:CALCIUM FLUORIDE CAS:7789-75-5 RTECS #:EW1760000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 AS F ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 AS F Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (FELDSPAR) CAS:68476-25-5 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 Ingred Name:COPPER (SARA III) CAS:7440-50-8 RTECS #:GL5325000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9394 EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) OVER-EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO SIDE ROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNG) AND IS BELIEVED TO EFFECT AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM(6+) IS LISTED BY NTP,IARC AND OSHA;NICKEL IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC. Effects of Overexposure:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT. Other Precautions:SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z49.1, "SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING" PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN WELDING SOCITY. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR GENERAL WORK AREA WHEN LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURES BELOW TLV. Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO KEEP FUMES AND GASES BELOW TLV LEVEL. Protective Gloves:WELDER GLOVES. Eye Protection:WELDER'S HELMET OR USE FACE SHIELDS. Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD, & BODY PROTECTION. INCLUDES ARM PROTECTION, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, DARK CLOTHING. Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO PERMIT LIVE PARTS OR ELECTRODES TO CONTACT SKIN...OR CLOTHING OR GLOVES IF THEY ARE WET. Supplemental Safety and Health TRAIN THE WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. INSULATE FROM WORK AND GROUND. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES AND GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THE COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY DEPENDS ON METAL & PROCESS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER, OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE A ND LOCAL 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.