===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:WELCO 15 WELDING ROD
NIIN:00F014789
MSDS Number: BJVSF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:THERMACOTE-WELCO CO.
Address:HWY 161 YORK ROAD
City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Info Phone Num:(704) 739-6421
Emergency Phone Num:(704) 739-6421
CAGE:24559
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:THERMACOTE-WELCO CO SUB OF FOSTER WHEELER CORP
Address:YORK RD
Box:828
City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
CAGE:24559
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:COPPER (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: <60%
Other REC Limits:1 MG(CU)/M3 (DUST)
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
Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: <1.5%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM
Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192
Name:ZINC (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: ARC RAYS CAN BURN. EYE: ARC RAYS
CAN INJURE & IRRITATE. INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS,
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN
THE LUNG), & AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: ARC RAYS CAN BURN. EYE: ARC RAYS CAN
INJURE & IRRITATE. INHALATION: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS,
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN
THE LUNG), & AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. INHALATION: IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT
BREATHING, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.
IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE, BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE. IN CASE OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT & TURN OFF POWER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE. WELDING ARCS & SPARKS CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. FUMES & GASES
CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
Other Precautions:ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION &
QUANTITY OF FUMES & GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE
AN AIR SAMPLE INSIDE THE WELDER'S HELMET, IF WORN, OR IN THE
WORKER'S BREATHING ZON E.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC, OR BOTH,
TO KEEP THE FUMES & GASES
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
PROTECTION. PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS & FLASH GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF FUMES, NOT
TOTOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS, & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK &
GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WELDING FUMES CANN'T BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OR
BOTH ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE METAL BEING WELDED, THE PROCESS,
PROCEDURE & ELECTRODES BEING USED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Appearance and Odor:BARE, SOLID BRONZE RODS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF COPPER, ZINC, COMPLEX OXIDES
OF IRON, TIN, BORON, SODIUM, CO, CO2, OZONE, & NITROGEN OXIDES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER, OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & 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.
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