TECHALLOY MARYLAND INC, REID-AVERY DIV. -- 308-16, TECHALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES FOR MMAW  -- 3439-00-528-9064
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:308-16, TECHALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES FOR MMAW
MSDS Date:06/01/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-528-9064
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TECHALLOY MARYLAND INC, REID-AVERY DIV.
Address:2310 CHESAPEAKE AVE.
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21222-4012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-633-9300, 800-638-1458
Emergency Phone Num:301-633-9300, 800-638-1458
CAGE:59711
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NATIONAL TORCH TIP CO INC.
Address:50 FREEPORT RD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215-2906
Country:US
Phone:412-781-4200
CAGE:93009
Company Name:TECHALLOY COMPANY, INC.
Address:2310 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE
Box:City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21222
Country:US
Phone:410-633-9300; 800-638-1458
CAGE:59711

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 30-50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OXIDE FUME)

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 5 MG/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3; 9596

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 6-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9596

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
Fraction by Wt: 0-4.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM.
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM.

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 15-25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 5-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

Ingred Name:FLUORSPAR
CAS:14542-23-5
Fraction by Wt: 2-10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE; (FELDSPAR)
CAS:68476-25-5
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM TITANATE
CAS:12030-97-6
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:NIOBIUM (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)
CAS:7440-03-1
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CRYOLITE (SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE)
CAS:15096-52-3
RTECS #:WA9625000
Fraction by Wt: 0-5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM(III) OXIDE CR2O3
CAS:1308-38-9
RTECS #:GB6475000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 TWA AS CR

Ingred Name:SODIUM SILICATE
CAS:1344-09-8
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SILICATE
CAS:1312-76-1
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-15%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

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

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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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