===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE
NIIN:00-178-8590
MSDS Number: BLVZW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CYC HOLDINGS INC DBA HI-TECH ALLOYS
Address:25 WEST ST
Box:536
City:STAFFORD SPRINGS
State:CT
ZIP:06076
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-448-3229
Emergency Phone Num:203-684-6326
CAGE:0B491
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CYC HOLDINGS INC DBA HI-TECH ALLOYS
Address:25 WEST ST
Box:536
City:STAFFORD SPRINGS
State:CT
ZIP:06076
Country:US
Phone:203-684-6326
CAGE:0B491
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ALUMINUM (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 94-95.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192
Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 4.5-6.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR WELDING FUMES IS 5 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: FUMES AND GASES CAN CAUSE EYES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES
AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
CHRONIC: LUNG FIBROSIS, PNEUMO CONIOSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: NAUSEA, FEVER, DIZZINESS,
DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE AND THROAT, SKIN SENSITIVITY.
ACUTE EXPOSURE: SAME SYMPTOMS TO HIGHER DEGREE AS WELL AS WATERY
EYES, HEADACHE, BREATHIN G DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT COUGHING, CHEST
PAINS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING RESPIRATORY
OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG
SMOKERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE,
GIVE HEART MASSAGE. EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT SCRAP FOR REMELTING. CLEAN UP ANY
GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. AVOID INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSURE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
BY MAINTAINING DRY WORK AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN
CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH, ARM PROTECTOR,
APRON, HAT AND SHOULDER PROTECTION. AIR SAMPLING TO DETERMINE
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, SMOKING OR
USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALUMINUM IS WELDED IN A PROTECTIVE, INERT ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS ARGON OR
HELIUM USING THE MIG OR TIG PROCESS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>970F,>521C
Spec Gravity:2.8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, STRAIGHT LENGTH WELDING ROD. 0.062 INCHES
DIAMETER BY 36 INCHES LONG.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS AND METAL OXIDES FROM
ELECTRODE AND BASE METAL, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE,
NITROGEN OXIDES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE THAT CANNOT BE REUSED OR RECYCLED MAY BE
DISPOSED OF IN A SANITARY LANDFILL. COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL 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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