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

MSDS NAME:AMS5825D
NIIN:00-368-8535
MSDS Number: BDXGS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NATIONAL-STANDARD COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:616-683-8100
CAGE:IO802
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NATIONAL STANDARD CO SPECIALTY PRODUCTS DIV
Address:1618 TERMINAL ROAD
Box:City:NILES
State:MI
ZIP:49120
Country:US
Phone:616-683-8100
CAGE:48979
Company:NATIONAL-STANDARD CO
Address:1618 TERMINAL RD
Box:City:NILES
State:MI
ZIP:49120
Country:US
Phone:616-683-8100
CAGE:IO802

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

Name:IRON ION (FE +2)
CAS:15438-31-0
RTECS #:NO6925000
Fraction by Wt: 75%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 16.4%
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: 4.8%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 3.4%
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:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZ,NAU,IRRIT OF NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES. ARC
    RAYS CAN BURN SKIN & INJURE EYES. ELECTRIC SHOCK DEADLY

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

First Aid:RMV TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFF. GIVE CPR IF
    NOT BREATHING. GET MED ATTN IF REQD.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC&SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA
Other Precautions:USE ARM PROTECT,APRONS,HATS,SHOULDER PROTECTION &
    SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING, WELDER SHOULD INSULATE HIMSELF FM WORK &
    GROUND.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESP FOR RESP FUMES OR SCBA FOR
    CONFINED SPACE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL AT ARC & MECHANICAL TO KEEP FUMES BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:WELDING
Eye Protection:HELMET W/#10 SHADE LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:BODY PROTECTION FOR RADIATION,SPARKS & ELECT
    SHOCK
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS NOT DATED & SUPPLIED BY SHAMROCK SUPPLY CO.,INC. CAGE 48111.

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:7.86
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:STEEL GRAY METAL RODS. NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES & ARC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES WHEN WELDING,
    CO,CO*2,OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS METAL SCRAP. CONSIDERED NON-HAZARDOUS
    WASTE.

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