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

MSDS NAME:GMAW WIRE,TYPE A5556
NIIN:01-111-2098
MSDS Number: BGMGS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ARICO WELDING PRODUCTS
Emergency Phone Num:(201)464-8100
CAGE:MO945
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
Company:ARICO WELDING PRODUCTS
CAGE:MO945

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

Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: <94%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: <6%

Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: <0.5%
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:TITANIUM,CAS#7440-32-6
CAS:7440-32-6
RTECS #:XR1700000
Fraction by Wt: <0.5%
ACGIH TLV:10MG/CUM(NUISA)

Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: <0.4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE,NAUSEA,TIGHTNESS OF
    CHES,FEVER,DIZZINESS.EYE,NOSE,THROAT DRYNESS AND IRRITTION.

=======================  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:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
    AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED DISPOSAL CONTAINER

======================	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 DRY WORK AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESP.OR AIR SUPPLIED RESP.IN CONFINED
    SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHLD W/FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBST.DK.CLOTH,ARM
    PROTECTOR,APRON,HAT,SHOULDR.PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 11-15-79/OTHER INGRED:IRON <0.4%;CHROMIUM <0.3%
    (CARCINOGEN);ZINC <0.3%;MANGANESE <0.2%/

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WELDING WIRE IN SPOOL 0.030 IN DIA.

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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