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

MSDS NAME:NICKEL BRONZE WELDING WIRE
NIIN:00-255-7757
MSDS Number: BDPFD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.W. HARRIS COMPANY
Address:10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-4110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:SAME
Emergency Phone Num:513-891-2000
CAGE:27911
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.
Address:10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45242-4110
Country:US
Phone:513-891-2000
CAGE:27911

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

Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 58%.
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.25%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Fraction by Wt: 0.09%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL COMPONENT OF WELDING ROD IS
    POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC IF INGESTED AS THE FUME.
Effects of Overexposure:INHL:DIZZ,NAUS,URI IRRT,WELD FUME FEVER-
    BODY:ACHE,CHILLS,FEVER.WELDING ARC:POSS EYE & SKN BURNS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ART RESP OR OXYGEN AS REQD. CALL
    PHYSICIAN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS REQD FOR NEARBY FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS REQD FOR NEARBY FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF
    WELDING GEAR,INSULATE BODY FROM WORK & GROUND.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS, FLASH GOGGLES TO NEARBY
    WORKERS AS REQD. AVOID DIRECT EYE, SKIN EXPOSURE TO WELD ARC.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST,FUME RESPIRATOR AS REQD
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, WELDING BOOTH
Protective Gloves:WELDERS GLOVES
Eye Protection:WELD MASK W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:USE HEAD,BODY PROTECTION AS
    REQD,APRON,HAT,SHOULDER PROTEC
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS #21782 NON-STD DATED NOV 85.ADDED INGRED:IRON OXIDE
    FUME,0.75%(EST),5 MG/CUM(RESP);NICKEL (SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS), 0.5%;
    0.1 MG(NI)/CUM.NI IS SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN,IARC,NIOSH,NTP.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID METAL WIRE.WHITE FLUX COATING ON SOME.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELD FUMES; CARBON, NITROGEN OXIDES,
    OZONE

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