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

MSDS NAME:ARCAIR SEA-WELD ELECTRODE, 42-024-002
NIIN:00N086702
MSDS Number: CHFRP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TWECO PRODUCTS INC
Address:4200 WEST HARRY STREET
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
Info Phone Num:316-942-8303
Emergency Phone Num:316-942-8303
Preparer's Name:DENNIS WILSON
CAGE:89381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TWECO PRODUCTS, INC.
Address:4200 WEST HARRY ST.
Box:12250
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
Phone:316-946-8308;316-942-1421
CAGE:89381

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

Name:STEEL (INCLUDING INGS 2 - 4)
Fraction by Wt: 70-90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 0.18%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Name:CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1856%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 DUST, C
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST

Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (IRON OXIDE)
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 5-15%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME (FE)

Name:ALUMINUM (SARA 313)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST

Name:VINYL; (PLASTICIZED VINYL)
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 0.0056%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:WHEN PLACED INTO UNDERWATER SERVICE,
    ELEC ARC IS FORMED AS IN WELDING, GENERATING INTENSE HEAT, UV RAYS,
    FUMES & GASES. WHEN USED AS INTENDED FOR UNDERWATER WELDING, EXPOS
    TO UV RAYS & ELEC SHOCK POTN TL ARE MOST LIKELY SOURCES OF RISK TO
    HLTH. WHEN NOT IN SERVICE, ELECTRODES POSE NO SIGNIFICANT HAZ.
    (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. (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:THIS PROD CONTAINS CHEMS KNOWN TO
    STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER/REPRO TOX. EXPOS TO UV RADIA
    FROM CUTTING ARC CAN RESULT IN KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS, ALSO KNOWN AS
    WELDER'S FLASH. CAUTION!  ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. ARC RAYS CAN
    INJURE EYES. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOS:INFLAMMATION, BLURRED VISION
    & HEADACHE.

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

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, PREFERABLY AN EYE SPECIALIST.
    INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATE R 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:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP SPENT ENDS WHEN COOL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:CUTTING WARNINGS: CAUTION! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
    ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES. TRAIN OPERATOR NOT TO TOUCH ELECTRICAL
    PARTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED FOR
    UNDERWATER OPERATIONS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION:AS REQUIRED FOR UNDERWATER
    OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR AN UNDERWATER SUIT. CLTHG:SUIT CONSTRUCTED OF RUBBER
    (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:TOP WATER PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID SURFACING
    FUMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANIMAL:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH
    FACESHIELD	W/FILTER LENS FOR U.V. PROTECTION, #12 OR DARKER. OTHER
    PROT EQUIP:TO MINIMIZE LIKELIHOOD FOR SHOCK.

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

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, YELLOW PLASTIC OVER ALUMINUM OVER
    LIGHT-BROWN FLUX-COATED STEEL ROD.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRON OXIDE FUMES ARE GENERATED DURING
    CUTTING OPERATIONS BUT POSE NO PROBLEM FOR DIVER/WELDER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . SOLID LANDFILL IF LOCAL REGULATIONS ALLOW.

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