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

MSDS NAME:ARCOS 307-15
NIIN:00-246-9545
MSDS Number: BDNKK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ARCOS CORPORATION
Emergency Phone Num:215-727-1500
CAGE:KO832
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG CO
Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE
Box:308
City:MTCARMEL
State:PA
ZIP:17851
Country:US
Phone:717-339-5200, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:03805
Company:ARCOS CORPORATION
CAGE:KO832

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

Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Name:SODIUM SILICATE (CAS #6834-92-0)
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 3%

Name:FERRO ALLOYS
Fraction by Wt: 6%

Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.0%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 14%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Effects of Overexposure:PULMONARY IRRITATION FROM DUST INHALATION.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF DUST INHALED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT WELD NEAR COMBUSTIBLE OR
    FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.USE WELDER'S PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.DO NOT STORE
    NEAR CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:ARC AND SPARKS COULD BE SOURCE OF IGNITION OF
    COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINE RESPIRATOR IF
    TLV EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR POOR VENTED SPACE,MECH FOR NATURAL VENT.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD/SAF.GLAS #12
Other Protective Equipment:WELDER'S CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
    SPARKS,HOT MATERIAL
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 1 AND TYPE-MIL-307L-15 UNDER MIL SPEC
    MIL-E-13080.MIL-307L-15 REFERS TO THE TYPE OF ELECTRODE.PER MFR
    7-15-83:INGREDIENTS APPROXIMATION;REASON TOTAL %= 102.

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

HCC:N1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE,OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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