=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:GROUP A,335 A
NIIN:00-165-4185
MSDS Number: CCBYK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HOBART BROTHERS CO
Address:600 W MAIN ST HOBART SQUARE
City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-332-4000
Emergency Phone Num:513-332-4000
CAGE:28835
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HOBART BROTHERS CO
Address:600 W MAIN ST HOBART SQUARE
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Phone:513-339-6000
CAGE:28835

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 70 - 90%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OXIDE FUME)

Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1 - 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 5 MG/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3; 9596

Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

Name:CELLULOSE (PAPER FIBER)
CAS:9004-34-6
RTECS #:FJ5691460
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9596

Name:MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

Name:MAGNESITE/MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
CAS:546-93-0
RTECS #:OM2470000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

Name:SILICATE BINDERS
CAS:10006-28-7
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, CNS, EYES, SKIN.
    ACUTE- FUMES, GASES, DUSTS MAY CAUSE EYES, NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS
    IRRITATION. SOME TOXIC GASES MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA,
    ASPHYXIATION, DEATH. CHRONIC- ACCUMULATION	OF IRON COMPOUNDS IN
    LUNGS, REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION/DISEASE. MANGANESE COMPOUNDS MAY
    AFFECT CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA.
Effects of Overexposure:PRODUCT NOT HAZARDOUS AS STORED/SHIPPED. HAZARD
    OCCURS WHEN USED IN WELDING PROCESS. IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, WATERY
    EYES, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, COUGHING, CHEST
    PAINS, FEVER, BODY ACHE , CHILLS. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN
    SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. IR RADIATION CAN INJURE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
    FUNCTION, AIRWAY DISEASES AND CONDITIONS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA,
    CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ETC... CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EMPLOY FIRST AID
    TECHNIQUE RECOMMENDED BY RED CROSS. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    PROVIDE OXYGEN AND CALL PHYSICIAN. PROVIDE CPR IF NEEDED. FOR
    ELECTRIC SHOCK,  DISCONNECT POWER. FOR ARC BURNS, APPLYCOLD, CLEAN
    COMPRESSES AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:USE CHEMICAL OR SAND FOR MOLTEN METALS. COOL FIRE-
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN. HOWEVER,
    WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE
    MATERIALS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IN SOLID FORM THIS MATERIAL POSES NO SPECIAL
    CLEAN-UP PROBLEMS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF FUMES. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING AND
    DRINKING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION OR RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING, BRAZING OR
    SOLDERING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION
    DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE B ELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST AT FLAME TO KEEP FUMES AND
    GASES BELOW TLV'S IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:FLAME-PROOF WELDING GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACE SHIELD WITH DARK FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, HEAD, HAND
    & BODY PROTECTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS &
    ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A, SAME NSN.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVENT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:NOT GIVEN
Appearance and Odor:ELECTRODE WELDING

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:WELDING ARCS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES (OXIDES OF METAL BEING
    WELD) AND GASES SUCH AS OZONE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES.. .

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. KEEP PERSONNEL AWAY. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE,
    DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE
    MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE W ITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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