zinc (sara 313) (cercla) aluminum (sara 313) copper (sara 313) (cercla) supdat:of welder's head w/respect to the fume plume, as ing 4: chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and haz decomp prod: section. fume & gas decomp prods, ing 6:prod included those originating from the ing 7:plus those from the base metal, coating. these ing 8: and not as metals. gaseous reaction products may ing 9:nitrogen oxides may be formed by radia from the arc ing 10: one rec way to determ composition & qty of fumes & ing 11:sample inside welder's helmet, if worn,/in worker's ing 12: welding society. p.o. box 351040, miami, fl 33135. vent: train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes. eye prot:w/filter lens. as rule of thumb, start w/shade ing 15: which gives sufficient view of the weld zone. other prot equip:this includes welder's gloves and a ing 17: aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as dark
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. ACUTE:OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
DISCOMFORT SUCH AS: DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF
NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES. CHRONIC:MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON
DEPOSITS IN THE LUNGS) AND IS BELIEVED BY SOME INVESTIGATORS TO
AFFECT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: PULMONARY FUNCTION. ARC RAYS CAN
INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC
CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED IN SOME INDIVIDUALS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .
EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES,
SEEK ASSIS TANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
CALL MD . CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
NONFLAMMABLE-WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REFER TO AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z49.1
FOR FIRE PREVENTION DURING WELDING.
Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE
ELECTRICAL PARTS AND TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPIRABLE FUME
RESPIRATOR/AIR SUPPLIES RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED
SPACE/WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENT, LOCAL EXHST AT ARC,/BOTH TO KEEP FUMES &
GASES BELOW TLV'S IN WORKERS BRTHG ZONE & GEN AREA. (ING 14)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:WEAR HELMET/USE FACE SHIELD (ING 15)
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HEAD, HAND & BODY PROT WHICH HELP TO
PVNT INJURY FROM RADIA, SPARKS & ELEC SHOCK. SEE ANSI Z-49. AT
MIN,(ING 17)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:WELDED, THE PROCESS, PROCS & ELECTRODES USED. OTHER
CNDTNS WHICH ALSO INFLUENCE THE COMPOSITION & QTY OF FUMES & GASES
TO WHICH WORKERS MAY BE EXPOSED INCLUDE: COATINGS ON METAL BEING W
ELDED (SUCH AS PAINT, PLATING/GALVANIZATION), NUMBER OF WELDS & VOL
OF WORK AREA, QTY & AMT OF VENT, POSITION (ING 4)
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WELDING FUMES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THE COMPOSITION & QTY OF
BOTH ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE METAL BEING (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN THE ELECTRODE IS CONSUMED, THE
FUME & GAS DECOMP PRODS ARE DIFF IN PERCENT & FORM FROM INGREDS
LISTED IN (ING 6)
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . DISPOSE OF ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EPA OR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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