Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES.
ARC RAYS INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO
SIDEROSIS & IS TO AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY
AMERICAN RED-CROSS. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF POWER
PRIOR TO REMOVAL FROM EXPOSURE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPRAK CAN IGNITE
COMBUSIBLES
Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENTS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ARC & SPRAKS COULD BE SOURCE OF
IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HEAD OUT OF FUMES.
Respiratory Protection:WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINE RESPIRATOR FOR
CONFINED SPACE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC TO KEEP FUMES & GASES BELOW TLV'S
IN THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:5/32 DIA USE #10 LENS. 3/16 DIA #12 LENS
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED BY WELDING CONDITIONS
Supplemental Safety and Health
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMPLEX COMPOUNDS FROM THE INGREDIENTS
SUCH AS FLOURIDES & COMPLEX OXIDES OF IRON, CHROMIUM, NICKEL,
MANGANESE, SILICA
Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT RESIDUE. DISPOSE
DISPOSABLES/CONTAINER/LINER IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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