Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE LESIONS OF
THE NASAL SEPTUM, ASTHMATIC ATTACKS, CHROME ULCERATION, SNEEZING,
REDNESS OF THROAT, PERFORATED SEPTUM, COUGHING & VOMITING. SKIN:
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL & CHROMIUM ARE SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE LESIONS OF THE NASAL
SEPTUM, ASTHMATIC ATTACKS, CHROME ULCERATION, SNEEZING, REDNESS OF
THROAT, PERFORATED SEPTUM, COUGHING & VOMITING. SKIN: IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGENIC
CONDITIONS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:TREATMENT IS SYMPTOMATIC.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER/TYPE "D" EXTINGUISHER. NEVER USE WATER
AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT MOLTEN METAL REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IF INVOLVED W/FIRE, DON'T ENTER FIRE AREA W/O
PROPER PROTECTION INCLUDING SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN METALS ARE SPRAYED, FINELY DIVIDED
DUST PARTICLES ARE PRODUCED, THESE ARE COMBUSTIBLE & MAY EXPLODE
WHEN EXPOSED TO A STRONG IGNITION SOURCE.
Spill Release Procedures:THE SOLID WIRE IS A NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID/NO
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED. DUST SHOULD BE VACUUMED UP OR
SHOVELED. THE DUST SHOULD BE DISCARDED IN A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL LY ACCEPTABLE MANNER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:IF MATERIAL (AS DUST) COMES IN CONTACT
W/WATER A GAS MAY BE GENERATED. IF THIS OCCURS IN A A SEALED
CONTAINER AN EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
Other Precautions:EXPOSURE LIMITS APPLY TO THOSE FUMES WHICH MAY BE
FORMED DURING SPRAYING. THE DUST SHOULD BE STORED IN A DRY, WELL
VENTILATED LOW FIRE RISK AREA.
Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA OR EQUIVALENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION W/GRADE "D" OR BETTER AIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: 250-300 FPM AIR (2500 CFM/ARC GUN).
MECHANICAL: APPROVED SPRAY BOOTH.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:USE SHADE 2 SAFETY GLASSES (SEE SUPP.)
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES,
ESPECIALLY BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE SHADE 5 IF LOOKING DIRECTLY AT ARC.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2600F
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC COLOR W/NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDE OF THE METALS, CHROMATES,
FLUORIDES, & COMPLEX METALLICS
Waste Disposal Methods:THE SOLID WIRE CAN BE TREATED AS SCRAP METAL IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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