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

MSDS NAME:SANDVIK
NIIN:00-460-7632
MSDS Number: CGDSR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SANDVIK STEEL CO
Box:1220
City:SCRANTON
State:PA
ZIP:18501-1220
Country:US
Info Phone Num:717-587-5191
Emergency Phone Num:717-587-5191
CAGE:1BT93
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SANDVIK INC WELDING AND WIRING DIVISION
Address:INTERSTATE 81 EXT 59
Box:1220
City:SCRANTON
State:PA
ZIP:18501
Country:US
Phone:717-587-5191
CAGE:61005
Company:SANDVIK STEEL CO.
Box:1220
City:SCRANTON
State:PA
ZIP:18501-1220
Country:US
Phone:717-587-5191
CAGE:1BT93

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

Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (CACO*3)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:CALCIUM FLUORIDE (CAF*2) (AS F)
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 (F) (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 (F) (MFR)

Name:CHROMIUM (CR) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 5-30%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:COPPER (CU) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 3-4%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:IRON (FE)
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)

Name:MANGANESE (MN) (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 DUST, C
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST

Name:MOLYBDENUM (MO)
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM

Name:NICKEL (NI) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 1-35%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Name:NIOBIUM (NB) (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)
CAS:7440-03-1
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:POTASSIUM, METAL; (POTASSIUM) (K)
CAS:7440-09-7
RTECS #:TS6460000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SODIUM (NA) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-23-5
RTECS #:VY0686000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SILICON (SI)
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:CRYOLITE; (SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE) (NA*3ALF*2)
CAS:15096-52-3
RTECS #:WA9625000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 (F) (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 (F) (MFR)

Name:TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) (TIO*2)
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-20%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:SUPP DATA:THIS MAY INCLUDE ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS,
    SHOULDER PROTECTION & DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:HAZ DECOMP PROD:WELDED, & PROCESS, PROCS & ELECTRODES USED.
    WHEN ELECTRODE IS CONSUMED, FUME & GAS DECOMP PRODS (ING 17)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 16:GENERATED ARE DIFF IN PERCENT & FORM THAN INGS
    LISTED. DECOMP PRODS OF NORMAL OPERATION INCLUDE THOSE (ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 17:ORIGINATING FROM VOLATILIZATION RXN/OXIDATION OF
    MATLS SHOWN IN INGS SECTION PLUS THOSE FROM BASE METAL &(ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 18:COATING, ETC, AS NOTED. ONE REC WAY TO DETERMINE
    COMPOSITION & QTY OF FUMES & GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE (ING 20)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 19:EXPOS IS TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE INSIDE WELDER'S
    HELMET IF WORN/IN WORKER'S BRTHG ZONE. INDIVIDUAL FUME (ING 21)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 20:CONSTITUENTS FOR GASES LIKELY TO BE PRESENT ARE AS
    FOLLOWS: CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, DINITROGEN (ING 22)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 21:TETROXIDE, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, NITRIC OXIDE, NITROGEN
    DIOXIDE, OZONE, PHOSGENE (MAY RESULT FROM CONT W/ (ING 23)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 22:CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON VAPS), PHOSPHINE (MAY RSLT
    FROM WELDING ON PHOSPHATE COATED STEELS). INDIVIDUAL (ING 24)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 23:FUME CONSTITUENTS FOR SOLIDS LIKELY TO BE PRESENT
    ARE AS FOLLOWS:CALCIUM FLUORIDE, CHROMATES, COPPER, (ING 25)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 24:MANGANESE, NICKEL, SILICON OXIDE. FOR MORE SPECIFIC
    INFO REGARDING HAZARDOUS DECOMP PRODUCTS CONTACT NEHC .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
    YOUR HEALTH. ACUTE:SHORT-TERM OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY
    RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA OR DRYNESS OR
    IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. CHR ONIC:LONG-TERM OVEREXPOSURE
    TO WELDING FUMES CAN LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON PRODUCTS IN LUNGS),
    CNS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOL 49, PG 257,
    1990:GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE
    CARCIN. (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DAMAGE, SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS AND
    BELIEVED BY SOME INVESTIGATORS TO AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION. ARC
    RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
    NOTE:CHROMIUM IS LISTED IN N TP ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS & FOUND TO BE
    POTNTL CARCIN IN IARC MONOGRAPHS & LISTED BY OSHA/ACGIH AS POTNTL
    CARCIN (MFR).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF RESPIRATORY OR
    ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY AFFECT SOME EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE & CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID
    TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. INGEST:CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*
    2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM
    OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE - WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN
    IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLES. REFER TO ANSI Z49.1 FOR FIRE
    PREVENTION DURING USE OF WELDING & ALLIED PROCEDURES.

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

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TRAIN EACH WELDER TO KEEP HIS/HER HEAD
    OUT OF FUMES. TRAIN EACH WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELEC PARTS & TO
    INSULATE HIM/HER PERSON FROM WORK & GROUND.
Other Precautions:READ & UNDERSTAND MFR'S INSTRUCTIONS & PREC LBL ON
    PROD. SEE ANSI Z49.1, "SFTY IN WELDING & CUTTING", PUBLISHED BY
    AWS, P.O. BOX 351040, MIAMI, FL 33135 & OSHA PUBLICATION 2206
    (29CFR1910), U.S. GOVT  PRINTING OFC, WASHINGTON, DC, 20402.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR
    AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE
    LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENT, LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC, OR BOTH, TO KEEP
    FUMES & GASES BELOW TLV/PEL IN WORKER'S BRTHG ZONE & GEN AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS &(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
    SHOWER. WEAR HEAD, HAND & BODY PROT TO HELP PVNT INJURY FROM
    RADIA,(SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR:SOLID CORE WIRE & FLUX COATING. EXPLAN OF
    CARCIN:ANIMAL:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES. EYE PROT:FULL LGTH FSHLD 
    W/FILTER LENS. LENS FILTER SHOULD BE AS DARK AS POSS W/OUT
    OBSTRUCTING VIEW O F WELD ZONE. PROVIDE PROT SCREENS & FLASH GOGGS,
    IF NEC, TO SHIELD OTHERS. OTHER PROT EQUIP:SPKS & ELEC SHOCK. (ING
    15)

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

Appearance and Odor:CHROME-NICKEL COATED ELECTRODES ARE WELDING
    CONSUMABLES CONSISTING OF A (SUPDAT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE
    CLASSIFED SIMPLY. COMPOSITION & QTY OF BOTH ARE DEPENDENT UPON
    METAL BEING (ING 16)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTED MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
    W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL  REGULATIONS.

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