Material Safety Data Sheets
Cr-Ni and Ni Alloy Coated Electrodes MSDS# WEL
SECTION 1 鈥? Manufacturer/Product Identification:
Manufacturer鈥? (Distributor鈥? Name
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(800) 424-9300 [Chemtrec]
AvestaPolarit Inc., Welding Products
3176 Abbott Road Information Telephone Number
Orchard Park, NY 14127 (800) 441-7343
Trade Name: AvestaPolarit Cr-Ni and Ni Alloy Coated Electrodes
Classification: AWS A5.4/ASME SFA5.4, Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes.
AWS A5.11/ASME SFA5.11, Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Electrodes.
Product Type: -15, -16, -17, type usability designations Shielded Metal Arc Welding Electrodes.
Date: 01/30/2001 Revision: 4 Prepared By: Elizabeth Torsner
(Signature on File)
SECTION II 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients Information:
Welding consumables covered by this MSDS are shipped as non-reactive, non-flammable, non-explosive, and essentially non-hazardous materials
until they are used in welding. The information in this section covers the chemicals from which this product is manufactured. The fumes and
gases which are produced as a by-product during normal use when welding with this product are discussed in Section V.
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS1:
(Specific Chemical Identity;
Common Name)
ACGIH TLV4 PERCENT5
OSHA
SARA2
CAS Number NOTES
PEL3(mg/m3) (mg/m3) By Weight
1317-65-3 15 10 Total Dust 1-10
Calcium Carbonate
NA6
5 Resp. Dust
7789-75-5 2.5 2.5 (Fluorides) 1-25
Calcium Fluoride
7440-47-3 * 0.01 Cr(VI) 2-35
Chromium
1 0.5 Metal
7440-50-8 * 0.1 0.2 Fume 0-4
Copper
(Fe2O3)
7439-89-6 10 5 Balance
Iron
57
7439-96-5 * 0.2 Fume 1-10
Manganese
Molybdenum8 7439-98-7 15 10 Insoluble 1-16
5 5 Soluble
7440-02-0 * 1 1.5 Metal 0.1-65
Nickel
0.1 Soluble
0.2 Insoluble
Niobium9 7440-03-1 NA NA
7440-09-7 NA NA 1-10
Potassium
7631-86-9 3 10 Total Dust 0-10
Silica, Amorphous
NA 3 Resp. Dust
7440-21-3 15 10 Total Dust 1-10
Silicon
5 NA Resp. Dust
7440-23-5 15 10 Total Dust 1-10
Sodium
5 3 Resp. Dust
Sodium Aluminum
15096-52-3 2.5 2.5 (Fluorides) 1-10
Fluoride
13463-67-7 15 10 1-20
Titanium Dioxide
NA NA 5
Welding Fumes (NOC)
Notes:
1. The term 鈥淗azardous鈥? should be interpreted as defined and required in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and
does not necessarily imply the existence of any hazard. Any components at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1 percent are listed in this
section, according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
2. An Asterisk (*) after the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number indicates a toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR Part 372.
3. These permissible exposure levels (PEL鈥? are based on OSHA鈥? rulemaking (29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z) adopted on May 29, 1971, and are the
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current regulatory limits.
4. These values are based on the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) 2000 TLVs and BEIs.
5. Approximate percent by weight values.
6. NA = Not Applicable; Not Available
7. Ceiling Limit.
8. Only in molybdenum 鈥? alloyed grades.
9. Only in niobium 鈥? alloyed grades
SECTION III 鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics:
NA NA
BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
NA NA
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg) MELTING POINT:
NA
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) EVAPORATION RATE
NA NA
pH (Butyl Acetate = 1):
Solid, stainless steel sheath with an
NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER APPEARANCE AND ODOR
alloy and flux inner filler; odorless.
SECTION IV 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
NA
FLASH POINT (Method Used):
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: NA UEL: NA
No special media required.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
None.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
This product is not flammable, combustible or explosive. Welding arc
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammables. Use the
extinguishing media recommended for the burning materials and fire
situation. Refer to ANSI Z49.1 and NFPA 51B standards for
additional fire prevention information for welding procedures.
SECTION V 鈥? Reactivity Data:
STABILITY: Stable: X Unstable:____
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur:___ Will not occur: X__
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Fumes and gases produced during the welding process cannot be simply classified.
The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, and the process, procedures, and welding consumables being
used. Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed include:
coatings on the metal being welded (such as paint, plating, galvanizing, and phosphate coatings), the number of welders and welding operations and
the volume of the work area, the quantity of welding consumables used, the design and amount of ventilation delivered, the position of the welders
head with respect to the fume plume, and the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from solvent,
cleaning, or painting activities) which may decompose by the arc into toxic gases such as phosgene.
When the electrode is consumed, the fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed
in Section II. Decomposition products from welding operations will include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of the
ingredients listed in Section II plus those from the base metal and coatings, etc. noted above. Reasonably expected decomposition products from
the normal use of this welding consumable include fluorides and complex oxides of the ingredients listed in Section II. Fumes from the use of this
product contain chromium compounds, including hexavalant chromium (Cr VI); nickel; manganese; iron; copper; and zirconium compounds.
Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may be formed by radiation from the arc.
The employer is required by OSHA to limit the worker鈥? level of exposure to chemicals for which OSHA has established a PEL in 29 CFR 1910
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Subpart Z. The only way to determine a worker鈥? exposure to welding decomposition products is by sampling and analyses using accepted
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industrial hygiene techniques. The composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which a worker is exposed can be established from an air
sample(s) obtained from inside the welder鈥? helmet, if worn, or in the worker鈥? breathing zone. Review ANSI/AWS F1.1 and F1.3 standards for
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further information on air sampling for welding decomposition products.
SECTION VI 鈥? Health Hazard Data:
Electric arc welding may create one or more of the following hazards:
Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health.
Electric shock can kill you.
Arc rays can injure the eyes and burn the skin.
Noise can damage hearing.
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation:Yes Skin/Eye Contact: Yes Skin Absorption: Unlikely Ingestion: Unlikely
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic):
Acute (Short-Term Effects): Short-term exposures to the fumes and gases generated by welding with this product may result in dizziness; nausea;
and irritation of the eyes, lungs, nose and throat. Metal fume fever, a flu-like illness lasting about 24 hours with chills, aches, cough, and fever can
be caused by overexposure to metal fumes, including chromium, copper, and manganese. Some toxic gases produced by welding may cause
pulmonary edema, asphyxiation, and death.
Chronic (Long-Term Effects): Long-term exposures to the fumes and gases generated by welding with this product may lead to their
accumulation in the lungs and may result in bronchial asthma, lung fibrosis, or pneumoconiosis. The severity of this condition is proportional to the
length of the exposure. Overexposure to iron oxide can cause siderosis (deposits of iron in the lungs) which may affect pulmonary function. Nickel
and chromium compounds are considered carcinogenic. Chromium and nickel can cause lung cancers. Nickel also causes nasal cancers.
Overexposure to chromium compounds may cause respiratory irritation with symptoms resembling asthma, and ulceration and perforation of the
nasal septum. Long-term overexposure to nickel fumes can cause pulmonary fibrosis and edema. Chromium and nickel compounds can cause skin
allergy upon contact. Overexposure to manganese can result in central nervous system effects referred to as manganism, including symptoms of
muscular weakness and tremors similar to Parkinson鈥? disease. Copper poisoning and liver damage can occur from overexposure to this metal.
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Anemia, jaundice, and central nervous system damage can also result.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: Yes* IARC: Yes* OSHA REGULATED: Yes* CAL. PROP. 65: Yes**
* Chromium and nickel metals and compounds are listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens and in the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs and are also considered carcinogens by OSHA.
** WARNING: This product contains or produces chemicals known to the State of California and other states, if applicable, to cause cancer.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation of fumes may cause irritation of the lungs, damage to the lungs and asthma-like
symptoms. Overexposure to metals in fumes can cause metal-fume fever which is a flu-like sickness including chills, fever, head and muscle ache,
tightness of chest, dryness of nose and mouth, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms occur within several hours of exposure lasting 6-24 hours.
Extreme overexposure can cause death. Chromium dust can burn eyes and form ulcers on skin. Absorption through the skin can affect kidney and
liver function. Long-term exposure to fluorides can mottle teeth and erode bones. Manganese can produce behavioral changes and changes in
hand writing.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Exposure to welding fumes may aggravate pre-existing
respiratory or allergic conditions in some workers. Some studies have shown a higher level of lung related problems among older welders who
smoked than those who did not smoke.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Remove victim from exposure area and call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques
recommended by the American Red Cross.
Electrical shock: Turn off power. Remove from exposure area. Immediately call for medical assistance. Administer first aid.
Eyes: In case of arc burn or irritation, immediately call for medical assistance. In case of irritation from particulate/vapor, immediately flush with
plenty of water for 15 minutes and call for medical assistance.
Skin: In case of arc burn or irritation apply cold compresses and immediately call for medical assistance. In case of skin contact causing irritation,
wash thoroughly with plenty of soap and water.
Inhalation: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, provide artificial respiration.
Ingestion: Accidental ingestion unlikely. If ingested, call for medical assistance.
SECTION VII 鈥? Control Measures:
Read and understand the manufacturer鈥? instructions and the precautionary label on the product. See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in
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Welding and Cutting, published by the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida, 33126 and OSHA Publication 2206
(29 CFR 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402, for more details on many of the following.
VENTILATION: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both to keep fumes and gases from the worker鈥? breathing zone and the
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general area. Train welders to keep their heads out of the welding plume. If the fumes are removed by filtration or some other means and the
air-gas stream is put back into the room, gases may build up to toxic or asphyxiation levels. Gas build-up should be monitored and if excessive,
should be removed or reduced to safe levels by some supplementary system and/or reduced by general ventilation.
Local Exhaust: Provide at source of fumes.
Mechanical: Use general mechanical ventilation to keep work area well vented.
Special: Hoods if necessary.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specific Type): Use a NIOSH approved respirator for fumes or an air supplied respirator where local exhaust
or general dilution ventilation does not keep exposures below the PEL or TLV for air contaminants. Lung function tests [Pulmonary function tests
(PFT)] are recommended for respirator users. Monitor the air quality inside the welder鈥? helmet, if worn, and/or the workers鈥檅reathing zone to
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determine if a respirator is required and the type needed.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear protective gloves to prevent metal cuts and skin abrasions and to prevent injury from radiation sparks and
electrical shock. A dry welder鈥? glove is recommended.
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EYE PROTECTION: Arcs produce ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Wear a welder鈥? helmet or use a face shield with protective filter lenses.
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As a rule start with a lens shade that is too dark to see the weld zone. Then go to a lighter shade (a lower number shade) which gives sufficient
view of the weld zone (e.g., Shade No. 14). Do not go below the minimum recommended in ANSI standard Z49.1. Provide protective screens and
flash goggles to shield others, if needed. Select welding lens shades from the American Welding Society (AWS) publication F2.2.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear head and body protection to help prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electrical shock. Refer to ANSI
Z49.1 for more information. At a minimum, this includes hand protection and a protective face shield and may include arm protectors, aprons,
hats, hard hats, and shoulder protectors as well as dark, substantial clothing.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective clothing such as uniforms, disposable coveralls, safety shoes, etc. may be required during
metal handling operations as appropriate to the circumstances of exposure.
ELECTRIC SHOCK: Welders should be trained to avoid electric shock by maintaining a dry work area, insulating themselves from the
workpiece and ground, and not touching live electrical parts.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Keep head out of fumes. Do not breathe the fumes and gases generated. Use adequate ventilation to control
exposures. Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear protective equipment. Wear appropriate respiratory protection in confined spaces during
welding and when the PEL/TLV may be exceeded. Do not eat, smoke, or drink in areas where welding is performed. Utilize good personal
hygiene including washing hands and face prior to eating or drinking.
SECTION VIII 鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: In solid form this material poses no special clean-up
problems. Clean up spilled material with shovel or vacuum. If this material is in powder or dust form, clean-up should be conducted with a
vacuum system utilizing a high efficiency particulate air filtration system. Caution should be taken to minimize airborne generation of powder or
dust and avoid contamination of air and water. Place material in a suitable waste container and properly label all containers.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of product, residue, liners, containers and waste material in accordance with state or federal
regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Use good personal hygiene and safe work practices. Keep out of reach of children. Always read and follow
directions on product label and other product information.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: In solid form this material poses no special environmental problems. Metal powders or dusts may have
significant impact on air and water quality. Airborne emissions, spills and releases to the environment (discharge to streams, sewer systems, ground
water, surface soil, etc.) should be controlled immediately. If such potential for a spill or release exists, it is advisable to develop an emergency spill
response plan.
SECTION IX 鈥? California Proposition 65:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: This product contains or produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer. [California Health and Safety Code 搂 25249.5 ET SEQ.]
END OF MSDS.
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