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

MSDS NAME:7018-DIA5-32 WELDING ELECTRODE
NIIN:01-039-6407
MSDS Number: BGGZM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TELEDYNE MC KAY
Address:850 GRANTLEY ROAD
Box:1509
City:YORK
State:PA
ZIP:17405-1509
Info Phone Num:717-845-7581
Emergency Phone Num:717-845-7581
CAGE:JO784
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HOBART BROS CO  MCKAY WELDING PRODUCTS DIV
Address:400 TRADE SQ E
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373-2900
Country:US
Phone:513-332-5706
CAGE:76254
Company:SHAMROCK SUPPLY CO
Address:301 E. ALTON AVE
Box:City:SANTA ANA
State:CA
ZIP:92707
Country:US
Phone:714-556-4422
CAGE:48111
Company:TELEDYNE MC KAY
Address:850 GRANTLEY RD
Box:1509
City:YORK
State:PA
ZIP:17405
Country:US
CAGE:JO784

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

Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.10%
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: 0.50%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 98.34%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M*3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M*3

Name:OTHER INGRED: OXIDES OF AL, CA, MG, K, NA, AND TI IN
    VARIOUS COMPOUNDS, PLUS CALCIUM FLUORIDE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA,
    TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, FEVER, DIZZINSS, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF EYES,
    NOSE, THROAT. CHRONIC: EXCESSIVE LEVELS MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL ASTHMA,
    LUNG FIBROSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PREEXISTING
    RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED
    PROBLEMS AMONG SMOKERS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
    UNCONSCIOUS, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. EMPLOY FIRST
    AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS.

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARCS AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
    AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS.

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

Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
    MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
    BY MAINTAINING A DRY WORK AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN
    CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH, ARM PROTECTOR,
    APRON, HAT, SHOULDER PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WELDING ROD 5/32 INCH DIAMETER BY 14 INCHES LONG.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS AND METAL OXIDES, CO,
    NO*2, O*3, FLUORIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WELDING DUST OR RESIDUE IAW ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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