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

MSDS NAME:4145(716), ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE AND METALLIZING WIRE
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWQW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALCOTEC WIRE CO SUB OF ALCOA WELD WIRE INC.
Address:2750 AERO PARK DR.
Box:1320
City:TRAVERSE CITY
State:MI
ZIP:49685
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-941-4111 / 616-941-9154
Emergency Phone Num:717-637-8911
Preparer's Name:HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CAGE:7Z608
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALCOTEC WIRE CO SUB OF ALCOA WELD WIRE INC.
Address:2750 AERO PARK DR.
Box:1320
City:TRAVERSE CITY
State:MI
ZIP:49686
Country:US
Phone:412-553-4649; 616-941-4111
CAGE:7Z608
Company:OXARC INC
Address:7615 LEMHI ST
Box:City:BOISE
State:ID
ZIP:83709
Country:US
Phone:208-376-0377
CAGE:0S2A2

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

Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Minumum % Wt:9.3
Maxumum % Wt:10.7
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST/5 RES
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
= Wt:.8
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 AS FE
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 AS FE

Name:COPPER
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Minumum % Wt:3.3
Maxumum % Wt:4.7
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME/1 DUS
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:MANGANESE
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
= Wt:.15
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:DUST(CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3

Name:ZINC
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
= Wt:.2
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 FUME/15 DUS
ACGIH TLV:5,10(STEL) MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:OTHER EACH
= Wt:.05
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:OTHER TOTAL
= Wt:.15

Name:ALUMINUM
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: REMAINDER
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
= Wt:.15
OSHA PEL:15 ,G/M3 TOTAL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:CHROMIUM
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
= Wt:.15
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: FUME CAN CAUSE IRRITATION.
    ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION FROM WELDING CAN CAUSE FLASH BURNS. SKIN: CAN
    CAUSE IRRITATION. ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION FROM WELDING CAN CAUSE
    FLASH BURNS. INHALTION: CAN CAUSE RE SPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
    METAL FUME FEVER, AND OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS LISTED BELOW. CANCER
    HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:WELDING FUMES ARE CARCINOGENIC & ARE
    LISTED AS AN IARC GROUP 2B. "SEE MSDS FOR DETAILS."
Effects of Overexposure:ALUMINUM IS WELDED IN A PROTECTIVE, INERT
    ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS ARGON OR HELIUM USING THE MIG OR TIG PROCESS.
    WELDING PROCESSES GENERATE WELDING FUMES AND AN INTENSE ULTRAVIOLET
    RADIATION THAT RESULTS IN  THE FORMATION OF OZONE, AND OXIDES OF
    NITROGEN. ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION FROM WLEDING CAN ALSO CAUSE FLASH
    BURNS TO THE EYES AND SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, SKIN RASHES,
    AND ASTHMA.

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

Eyes: FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER OR SALINE FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:  WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALTION:
    REMOVE  TO FRESH AIR. CHECK FOR AIRWAY, BREATHING, AND PRESENCE OF
    PULSE. PROVIDE CPR FOR PERSONS WITHOUT PULSE OR RESPIRATION.
    CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE METHODS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE
    COARSE WATER SPRAY ON CHIPS OR TURNINGS. FOR FINES, DUST, MOLTEN
    ALUMINUM, USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH APPROVED,
    POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN APPROPRIATE. SMALL CHIPS & DUST FROM
    PROCESSING MAY IGNITE READILY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE A POTENTIAL HAZARD UNDER THE
    FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: DUSTS OR FINES DISPERSED IN THE AIR CAN BE
    EXPLOSIVE. CHIPS, FINES & DUST IN CONTACT WITH WATER CAN GENERATE
    FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF MOLTEN, CONTAIN THE FLOW USING DRY SAND OR
    SAIL FLUX AS DAM. DO NOT USE SHOVELS OR HAND TOOLS TO HALT THE FLOW
    OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM. ALLOW THE SPILL TO COOL BEFORE REMELTING AS
    SCRAP.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT SHOULD BE KEPT DRY. AVOID
    GENERATING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SHARP EDGES OR HEATED METAL.
    HOT AND COLD ALUMINUM ARE NOT VISUALLY DIFFERENT.
Other Precautions:USE NON-SPARKING HANDLING EQUIPMENT. COVER AND RESEAL
    PARTIALLY EMPTY CONTAINERS. PROVIDE GROUNDING AND BONDING WHERE
    NECESSARY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF STATIC CHARGES DURING ALUMINUM
    DUST HANDLING  AND TRANSFER OPERATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (DUST,
    FUME,HIGH EFFICIENCY DUST/FUME MASK FOR LEAD, OR OTHER (ORGANIC
    VAPOR) AS SPECIFIED BY AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR OTHE RQUALIFIED
    PROFESSIONAL IF CONCE NTRATIONS EXCEED THE LIMITS LISTED IN SECTION
    2.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE EXPLOSION PROOF VENTILATION TO MEET
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN INJURY.
Eye Protection:WELDERS HELMET, FACE SHIELD, FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE
    PROVIDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PERSONAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GOOD INDUSTRIAL
    HYGIENE PRACTICES, INCLUDING REDUCING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES TO AS
    LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE, ARE RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: ALCOTEC ALMIGWELD(ALUMINUM SPOOLED ELECTRODE), ALCOTEC
    ALTIGWELD (ALUMINUM STRAIGHT LENGTH WELDING ROD), ALUMINUM
    METALLIZING WIRE (COILS AND SPOOLS).

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:970F-1215F
Spec Gravity:NOT DETERMINED
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY COLOR, SOLID WELDING ELECTRODE, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOLTEN OR FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER, HEAT,
    STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS AND ALKALIES,HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS, IRON
    OXIDES(RUST) AND OTHER METAL OXIDES AND IRON POWDER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF SUE,
    STORAGE, & TRANSPORTATION AS SHIPPED.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:LD50 OR LC50 FOUND FOR ORAL, DERMAL OR
    INHALATION ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION: NICKEL-ORA RAT LD50 9000 MG/KG
    BODY WEIGHT. SILICON-ORAL RAT LD50 3160 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT.
    MANGANESE-ORAL RAT LD50 9000 MG/KG	BODY WEIGHT.
    IRON-INTRAPERIYIONEAL RABBIT LDLO 20 MG/KG - NO TOXIC EFFECTS
    NOTED.  *POSSIBLE HAZARDS DURING PROCESSING BY WELDING, OR ARC
    SPRAY METALLIZING: OZONE, ACGIH TLV=0.1 PPM )CEILING), OSHA P
    EL=0.1 PPM. NITRIC OXIDE, ACGIH TLV=25 PPM, OSHA PEL=25 PPM.
    NITROGEN DIOXIDE, ACGIH TLV=3,5 PPM 9STEL), OSHA PEL=5 PPM
    (CEILING). WELDING FUMES, ACGIH=5 MG/M3.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: NOT AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT SCRAP FOR REMELTING AND RECYCLING. TO
    MAINTAIN METAL PURITY, IT MAY BE DESIRABLE TO SEGREGATE THIS SCRAP
    FROM OTHER ALLOYS. RCRA STATUS: CHARACTERIZE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40
    CFR 261 OR STATE EQU IVALENT.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:USA DOT: NOT EGULATED - ENTER THE PROPER FREIGHT
    CLASSIFICATION, "MSDS NUMBER" AND "PRODUCT NAME" ON THE SHIPPING
    PAPERWORK. CANADIAN TDG HAZARD CLASS & PIN: NOT REGULATED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 311/312 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
    CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE), DELAYED (CHRONIC) IF
    PARTICULATES/FUMES ARE GENERATED DURING PROCESSING. SECTION 313
    TOXIC CHEMICALS: ALUMINUM (FUME/DUST), BE RYLLIUM, CHROMIUM,
    COPPER, LEAD, MANGANESE, NICKEL, VANADIUM (FUME/DUST) AND ZINC
    (FUME/DUST).
Federal Regulatory Information:U.STSCA STATUS: ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS
    PRODUCT ARE LISTE ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES: BERYLLIUM, CHROMIUM, CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS, COPPER, LEAD,
    MANGANESE, NICKEL, ZINC.
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINA OR PRODUCES
    A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER & BIRTH
    DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM). (CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY
    CODE 25249.5 EL SEQ). P ENNSYLVANIA "SPECIAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES":
    BERYLLIUM, NICKEL, CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS, HEXAVALENT.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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