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/CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO METAL FUMES
AND VAPOR EMITTED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING W/THESE MATERIALS MAY
CAUSE DIZZINESS, CHILLS, FEVER, HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. THESE SYMPS
GENERALLY DISAPPEAR AFTER REMOVA L OF EXPOSURE. NOTE:STEEL PRODUCTS
IN NATURAL STATE DO NOT PRESENT INHALATION, INGESTION, CONTACT (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:IARC GROUP 2B. NTP GROUP 2
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HAZARD. HOWEVER, OPERATIONS SUCH AS
BURNING, WELDING, SAWING, BRAZING & GRINDING MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE
EFFECTS IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS PERMISSABLE LIMITS AS LISTED IN
INGREDIENTS SECTION. PUBLIS HED EXPOSURE LIMITS:TLV FOR WELDING
FUMES (TOTAL PARTICULATE) - 5 MG/M3 (8 HR TWA).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD SAFETY IN WELDING & CUTTING Z49.1-1967
(AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY PUBLICATION Z49.1-1967).
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FUME RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING
OR BURNING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING. MECH
EXHST SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO KEEP FUMES BELOW 5 MG/M3.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN
WELDING OR BURNING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .
HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID W/METALLIC LUSTER AND ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL FUMES (E.G.ZNO) & CERTAIN
NOXIOUS GASES (E.G.CO) MAY BE PRODUCED DURING WELDING & BURNING
OPERATIONS.
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