THERMACOTE WELCO -- AWS 307  -- 3439-00F027882
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AWS 307
MSDS Date:01/04/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F027882
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THERMACOTE WELCO
Address:HWY 161 S YORK RD
Box:69
City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-739-6421
Emergency Phone Num:704-739-6421
CAGE:0AES5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THERMACOTE WELCO CO
Address:HWY 161 TORK RD
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
CAGE:0AES5

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

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (SUSPECTED A1 HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP & ACGIH)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SOLUBLE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC,
    ACGIH) INTENDED CHANGE (IC)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Other REC Limits:1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM IC

Ingred Name:MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM (SOLUBLE COMPOUND), LEAD MOLYBDATE
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN: BURNS.
    INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS IN
    CHEST, FEVER. ELECTRICK SHOCK CAN KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSIT IN LUNGS).
    MAY AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
    CROSS. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:READ & UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S
    INSTRUCTIONS & THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE
    COMPOSITION/QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS
    TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE FROM INSIDE THE WELDER'S HELMET IF WORN OR IN
    THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE .

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATORY OR AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST
    OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW THE RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO KEEP THE FUMES & GASES
    FROM THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:HELMET, FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SCREENS, FLASH GOGGLES, ARM PROTECTORS,
    APRON, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, AS WELL AS SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
    PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPOSITION & QUALITY OF WELDING FUMES & GASES ARE DEPENDENT UPON METAL
    BEING WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURE & ELECTRODES USED. DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCT OF NORMAL OPERATION INCLUDE THOSE ORIGINATING FROM VOL
    ATILIZATION, REACTION, OXIDATION OF MATERIALS IN INGREDIENTS, PLUS
    THOSE FROM THE BASE METAL & COATING, ETC.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2. OZONE & NITROGEN OXIDES MAY
    BE FORMED BY THE RADIATION FROM THE ARC, SHIELDING GASES

====================  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
    W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCA L REGULATIONS.

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