===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
NIIN:00-814-6031
MSDS Number: BMTXM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WORLD WIDE WELDING INC.
Address:3300-S WOODPARK BLVD
Box:217006
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28221
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-596-0123
Emergency Phone Num:704-596-0123
CAGE:59754
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WORLD WIDE WELDING INC
Address:3300-S WOODPARK BLVD
Box:217006
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28221
Country:US
Phone:704-596-0123
CAGE:59754
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:TUNGSTEN
CAS:7440-33-7
RTECS #:YO7175000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR WELDING FUMES IS 5 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES 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 CIRRHOSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES AND SKIN IRRITATION AND BURNS. IRRITATION
OF NOSE AND THROAT, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT COUGHING.
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. INGESTION: SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:FOR SURROUNDING FIRE, USE CLASS D (POWDER)
EXTINGUISHER.
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: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. ELECTRODES EXPOSED
TO MOISTURE MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY IF USED. DRY MOIST RODS BY BAKING
AT 300F FOR TEN HOURS.
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
NONE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3380F,1860C
Spec Gravity:19.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY WELDING ROD. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED.
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:CONSULT WITH YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF FUMES, FLUX OR WELD GRINDING RESIDUE FROM THE WORK AREA
OR FROM FILTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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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