X-ERGON A PARTSMASTER -- STAINLESS ELECTRODE 1/8, 12440000  -- 3439-00N022692
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STAINLESS ELECTRODE 1/8, 12440000
MSDS Date:04/15/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N022692
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:X-ERGON A PARTSMASTER
Box:152170
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015
Country:US
Info Phone Num:214-438-1381;800-442-7950
Emergency Phone Num:214-438-1381;800-442-7950
Preparer's Name:LINDA M SILAS
CAGE:65650
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:X-ERGON A PARTSMASTER CO DIV OF NCH CORP
Box:152170
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015
Country:US
Phone:214-438-1381
CAGE:65650
Company Name:X-ERGON A PARTSMASTERS CO DIV NCH CORP
Address:Box:152170
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015
Country:US
Phone:972-438-1381
CAGE:55649

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 30%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE)FUMES & GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS
    TO YOUR HLTH. SHORT TERM OVEREXP TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
    DISCOMFORT SUCH AS: DIZZ, NAUS/DRYNESS/IRRIT OF NOSE, THROAT/EYES.
    INHAL OF MANGANESE FUMES MAY CA USE DROWS, SPASTIC GAIT, PARALYSIS
    & OTHER NEUROLOGICAL EFT SIMILAR TO PARKINSONISM, EXCESSIVE  (SEE
    EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IARC - GROUP 1; NTP GROUP 2.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: INHAL MAY CAUSE "METAL FUME FEVER"
    WITH ITS FLU-LIKE SYMP. EYE EXPOS MAY CAUSE IRRIT, REDNESS, TEARING
    & BLURRED VISION. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & SKIN. ELECTRICAL SHOCK
    CAN KILL. CHROMIUM- CONTAINING FUMES CAN TRIGGER
    EXZEMATOUSERUPTIONS ON THE HANDS OF SOME CHROMIUM-SENSITIVE
    INDIVIDUALS. (SEE SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA & CALL MD. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
    BRTHG DFCLT. IF NOT BRTHG BEGIN ARTF RESP. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE,
    BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
    RECOMMENDED BY  THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. IN CASE OF ELEC SHOCK, TURN
    OFF POWER PRIOR TO REMOVAL FROM EXPOS AREA & ADMINISTER FIRST AID.
    EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. 
    (SUPP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . DO NOT USE WATER ON MOLTEN METAL. HAZ METAL FUMES MAY BE
    GENERATED. USE WATER ON METAL TO KEEP COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAM, WELDING ARC & SPARK CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP PRODUCT. SWEEP OR MOP ARE AS NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:WELDING ARC AND SPARK CAN BE A SOURCE OF IGNITION FOR
    COMBUSTIBLES. SUCH MATERIALS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE WORK AREA.
    TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR
    AIRLINE RESPIRATOR FOR CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE EXPOSURE ARE BELOW
    TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENT, LOC EXHST AT ARC/BOTH TO KEEP TLV & GASES
    <TLV IN WORKERS BRTHG ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WELDER'S SHADED LENS #10 OR DARKER.
Other Protective Equipment:WELDER'S HELMET AND NON-FLAMMABLE DARK
    CLOTHING TO COVER ALL SKIN AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: (CHRONIC) LONG TERM OVEREXP MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS
    (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNG) & IS BELIEVED BY SOME INVESTIGATORS TO
    AFFECT PULM FUNCTION. FIRST AID PROC: WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. I NGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY SOLID WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN FILLER METAL IS CONSUMED, FUME &
    GAS DECOMP PRODS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN PERCENT & FORM FROM
    PROD INGREDS.

====================  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.

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