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

MSDS NAME:308 STAINLESS STEEL
NIIN:00-294-0867
MSDS Number: BDVTL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS INC.
Address:1600 S CANAL STREET
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215
Emergency Phone Num:412-781-4255
CAGE:0ACE2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NATIONAL WELDING ALLOYS INC
Address:1600 SOUTH CANAL STREET
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15215-2624
Country:US
Phone:412-781-4255
CAGE:0ACE2

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

Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 20.53%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 9.72%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.84%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.35%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: BAL
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM (OXIDE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (OXIDE)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:METALLIC TASTE,NAUSEA,CHEST
    TIGHTNESS,FEVER,DIZZINESS,DRYNESS;EYE,NOSE,THROAT;ALLERGIC SKIN
    REACTION & DERMATITIS.  CHRONIC:BRONCHIAL ASTHMA,LUNG
    FIBROSIS,PNEUMOCONIOSIS,LUNG CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM VI IS A HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN.CHROMIUM III IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN.NICKEL IS A
    SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING RESPIRATORY
    OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG
    SMOKERS.

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

First Aid:INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION,IF
    NOT BREATHING,GIVE CPR,IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN;
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.SEE A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION PERSISTS;
    EYE:FLUSH WI TH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES;
    ING:DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,INDUCE VOMITING,SEE A DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF THIS MATERIAL IS REDUCED TO POWDER
    FORM,CAUTION MUST BE USED TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TO
    EXTINGUISH,USE GLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARCS & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP OR SWEEP UP.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WELDING FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR-LINE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MOVABLE HOODS OR FIXED ENCLOSURES.
Protective Gloves:FLAMEPROOF GAUNTLER GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET,GOGGLES,LENSE & SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FLAMEPROOF APRON,BOOTS,CAPES,ETC.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID,ROD OR WIRE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE STATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF DIFFERENT METALLIC
    INGREDIENTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF FUMES,FLUX OR WELD GRINDING RESIDUE
    FROM THE WORK AREA OR FROM FILTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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