Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE TO DUSTS, FUMES, GASES
FROM WELDING MAY CAUSE LUNG, NOSE, THROAT & EYE IRRITATION;
PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION OR DEATH. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES, GAS ES, DUSTS MAY CAUSE REDUCED
LUNG FUNCTION OR DISEASE; MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:WATERY EYES, NOSE & THROAT IRRITATION,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, FREQUENT COUGHING,
CHEST PAIN, LANQUOR, SLEEPINESS, MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, EMOTIONAL
DISTURBANCES AND SPASTIC GAIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIES OR
IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS WORSENED BY
EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. EMPLOY
FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY RED CROSS. GIVE OXYGEN IF
BREATHING DIFFICULT. FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK; TURN-OFF ELECTRICAL
POWER. GIVE ARTIF ICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED.IF NO
PULSE, BEGIN CPR. IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. FOR ARC
BURN; APPLY COLD, CLEAN COMPRESSES AND CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. PRODUCT
WILL NOT BURN BUT, SPARKS FROM WELDING CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOOUSLY
HEAT & LIBERATE HYDROGEN GAS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURES.DO NOT
USE WATER OR HALOGEN ON DUST FIRES-USE DRY POWDER/SAND.
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR PICK-UP SPILLED MATERIALS AND PLACE
IN A CONTAINER FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS.
WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS RECOMMENDED IN ANSI Z-49.1.
Other Precautions:TRAIN THE WELDER TO NOT TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS
AND TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND. ACIDS AND BASES IN
CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM MAY GENERATE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH
HYDROGEN.
Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC
TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WLEDERS LENSES ON GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT, DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHES, ARM
PROTECTORS, APRONS, SHOULDER PROTECTION. PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO
SHIELD OTHERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC SILVER SOLID; ODORLESS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANHYDROUS BROMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE EASILY
CLASSIFIED.COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF BOTH DEPENDENT ON MATERIAL
BEING WELDED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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