LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THESE PROD IN NATURAL ST DO NOT
PRESENT AN INHAL, INGEST/CONT HAZ, HOWEVER, OPERATIONS SUCH AS
BURN, WELD, SAW, BRAZ & GRIND MAY REL FUMES &/OR DUSTS WHICH MAY
PRESENT HLTH HAZ IF TLV'S ARE EXCEEDED. ACUTE: SHORT TERM EXPOS TO
FUMES/DUST MAY PRDCE IRRIT OF EYES & RESP SYS. INHAL OF HIGH CONC
OF FRESHLY(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT & NICKEL: GROUP 2B(IARC),
ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN(NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: FORMED OXIDE FUMES OF COPPER MAY
CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER CHARACT BY A METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH, DRY &
IRRIT OF THROAT & INFLUENZA-LIKE SYMPS. CHRONIC: CHRONIC INHAL OF
HIGH CONC OF IRON OXIDE FUMES/DUST MAY LEAD TO A BENIGN
PNEUMOCONIOSIS (SIDEROSIS). EXPOS TO HIGH CONC OF DUST & FUMES CAN
CAUSE (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THESE PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT
NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:IN WELDING, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY ORIGINATE FROM COMPONENTS
OF THE WELDING ROD.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST & FUME RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF PARTICULATES WHEN
EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT SHOULD BE UTILIZED WHEN WELD, BURN, SAW,
BRAZ, GRIND/MACHINING WHEN EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
UTILIZED AS REQUIRED BY THE WELDING STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP: >4172F,>2300C. EFTS OF OVEREXP: SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS,
INFLAMMATION &/OR ULCERATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. RECENT
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF WORKERS MELTING AND WORKING ALLOYS
CONTAINING N ICKEL/CHROMIUM HAVE FOUND NO INCREASE RISK OF CANCER.
TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYES/NOSE, SKIN.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:7
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK SOLID, ODORLESS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH STRONG ACIDS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST/FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED
DURING WELDING, BURNING, GRINDING & MACHINING. REFER TO ANSI Z49.1
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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