Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE/THROAT/EYES. LONG
TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES: SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN THE
LUNGS) & AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTIO N. EYES: ARC RAYS CAN INJURE.
SKIN: BURNS. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE/THROAT/EYES. LONG
TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES: SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN THE
LUNGS) & AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTIO N. EYES: ARC RAYS CAN INJURE.
SKIN: BURNS. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY/ALLERGIC
CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:MONITOR FUMES FOR THESE ELEMENTS WHEN
INDICATED. WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INJURY FROM
RADIATION/SPARKS/ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS &
INSULATE THEMSELVES FROM WORK & GROUND. TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS
HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR/AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE, WHERE LOCAL
EXHAUST/VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP EXPOSURE < TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC TO KEEP FUMES/GASES < TLV IN WORKERS
BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE SCREENS & FLASH GOGGLES, ARM
PROTECTORS, APRON, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, DARK SUBSTANTIAL
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS NON-HAZARDOUS UNTIL USED AS IN WELDING PURPOSES. THE
COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES DEPENDS ON METAL BEING
WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURES, ELECTRODES USED, COATINGS, POSITION OF
WELDERS HEAD W/RESPECT TO THE PLUME & AS WELL AS THE PRESENCE OF
CONTAMINANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:(SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDES & COMPLEX OXIDES OF METALS,
CO, CO2, OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES.
Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER/LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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