FORM NO. MSDS #35-B
HMIS Ratings
DATE REVISED: 06/24/2003
Fire
0 Reactivity
Health
Material Safety Data Sheet
2 0
(Essentially Similar to U.S. Department of Labor Suggested
Hazard Ratings
Special
4 = Extreme
Form For Hazard Communication Compliance)
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
I. Product Identification
0 = Insignificant
Product Type - ALL-STATE CARBON STEEL WELDING RODS AND WIRES
Manufacturer - THE ESAB GROUP, INC. Telephone No. - 1-717-637-8911
Website: 1-800-933-7070
www.esab.com
Address - 801 Wilson Avenue Emergency No. - 1-717-637-8911
Hanover, PA 17331 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
Product Description: These Welding Electrodes for joining carbon steel are solid continuous coiled metal
wires and rods cut to standard lengths.
APPROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF STEEL WIRES AND RODS (Wt. %)
Product Trade Name C Mn Si Cu Al Ti Zr Fe
All-State 88-T 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State 616M 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State ER70S-2 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 0.1 X X X
All-State ER70S-3 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State ER70S-6 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State Easy Grind 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 0.1 X X X
All-State RG45 露 X <1 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State RG60 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
All-State RG65 露 X 1-2 X <0.5 -- -- -- X
NOTE: X indicates material is present.
聦 See Note in Section VI
THE ESAB GROUP requests the users of these products to study this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the product labels and
become fully aware of the product hazards and safety information. To promote the safe use of these products a user should (1) notify
and train its employees, agents and contractors concerning the information on this MSDS and any product hazards and safety
information, (2) furnish this same information to each of its customers for these products, and (3) request that such customers notify
and train their employees and customers, for these products, of the same product hazards and safety information.
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Product Identity: ALL-STATE CARBON STEEL WELDING RODS AND WIRES
FORM NO. MSDS #35-B
DATE REVISED: 06/24/2003
II. Hazardous Ingredients
IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which this product is manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during
normal use of these products are covered in Section V. The term HAZARDOUS should be interpreted as a term required and
defined by Laws, Statutes, or Regulations, and does not necessarily imply the existence of any hazard when the products are used
as directed by THE ESAB GROUP.
ACGIH TLV (1998) OSHA - PEL (1993)
TWA (mg/m3) TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Material (CAS No.) SARA
Aluminum (7429-90-5) * 5 (Welding Fume) 5 (Welding Fume) --
Carbon (7440-44-0) 3.5 (Carbon Black) 3.5 (Carbon Black) --
Copper (7440-50-8) * 0.2 (Fume) 0.1 (Fume) --
Iron (7439-89-6) 5 (Oxide Fume) 10 (Total Particulate) --
Manganese (7439-96-5) * 0.2 (Fume) 1 (Fume) 3
Silicon (7440-21-3) 10 (Dust) 5 (Respirable) --
Titanium (7440-32-6) 10 (Titanium Dioxide) 5 (Titanium Dioxide - Respirable) --
Zirconium (7440-67-7) 5 (as Zr) 10 (STEL) 5 (as Zr) 10
NOTE: In the ingredients table, an asterisk (*) after the 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.
Some of these products may not contain all of the materials listed. For details of composition, refer to the COMPOSITION TABLE in
Section I.
III. Physical Data
As shipped, these products are nonflammable, non-explosive, non-reactive, and non-hazardous.
Physical State: GAS ( ) LIQUID ( ) SOLID (X)
Odor and Appearance: Copper coated or bare, solid steel wire or rod, odorless.
IV. Fire & Explosion Hazard
Flammable/Explosive: NO (X) YES ( )
Under what conditions: Only the packaging for this product will burn.
Extinguishing Media: This product will not burn; however, welding arcs and sparks can ignite combustible and flammable
materials. Use the extinguishing media recommended for the burning materials and fire situation. See ANSI Z49.1 鈥淪afety in
Welding and Cutting鈥? and 鈥淪afe Practices鈥? Code: SP, published by the American Welding Society, P. O. Box 351040, Miami, FL
33135, and NFPA 51B 鈥淐utting and Welding Processes,鈥? published by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269 for additional fire prevention and protection information.
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DATE REVISED: 02/04/00
V. Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable (X) Unstable ( ) Polymerization will not occur
Incompatible products: None currently known
Hazardous decomposition products: Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of
both are dependent upon the material being worked, the process, procedures and consumables 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 material
being worked (such as paint, plating or galvanizing), the number of welding operations and the volume of the work area, the quality
and amount of ventilation, the position of the worker鈥檚 head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants
in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning or painting activities). When the materials are consumed,
the fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in Section II.
Decomposition products of normal operation include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of the ingredients,
plus those from the material being worked and the coatings etc. noted above.
Reasonably expected decomposition products from normal use of these products include a complex of the oxides of the
materials listed in Section II, as well as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and nitrogen oxides (refer to 鈥淐haracterization of
Arc Welding Fume鈥? available from the American Welding Society). THE TLV FOR MANGANESE (0.2 mg/m3) WILL BE REACHED
BEFORE THE GENERAL LIMIT FOR WELDING FUMES OF 5 mg/m3 IS REACHED. MONITOR FUMES FOR MANGANESE. The
only way to determine the true identity of the decomposition products is by sampling and analysis. The composition and quantity of
the fumes and gases to which a worker may be overexposed can be determined from a sample obtained from inside the welder鈥檚
helmet, if worn, or in the workers breathing zone. See ANSI/AWS F1.5 鈥淢ethods for Sampling and Analyzing Gases from Welding
and Allied Processes鈥? and ANSI/AWS F1.1 鈥淢ethod for Sampling Airborne Particles Generated by Welding and Allied Processes,鈥?
available from the American Welding Society.
VI. Physical and Health Hazard Data
Electric arc working may create one or more of the following health or physical hazards. Fumes and gases can be dangerous to
your health. Electric shock can kill you. Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Noise can damage hearing. An additional detailed
description of the Health and Physical Hazards and their consequences may be found in ESAB鈥檚 publications F52-529 鈥淧recautions
and Safe Practices for Electric Welding and Cutting鈥? and F2035 鈥淧recautions and Safe Practices for Gas Welding, Cutting and
Heating.鈥? You may obtain copies from your local supplier or by writing to the address in Section I.
Route of overexposure: The primary route of entry of the decomposition products is by inhalation. Skin contact, eye contact, and
ingestion are possible. Absorption by skin contact is unlikely. When these products are used as recommended by THE ESAB
GROUP, and ventilation maintains exposure to the decomposition products below the limits recommended in this section,
overexposure is unlikely.
Effects of acute (short-term) overexposure to the gases, fumes, and dusts may include irritation of the eyes, lungs, nose and
throat. Some toxic gases associated with welding may cause pulmonary edema, asphyxiation, and death. Acute overexposure may
include signs and symptoms such as watery eyes, nose and throat irritation, headache, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, frequent
coughing, or chest pain. The presence of copper in fume can cause metal fume fever. Short term symptoms may include a metallic
taste in the mouth, dryness or irritation of the throat followed by coughing, shortness of breath, nausea, fever, body ache, and chills.
Symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours. Prolonged or repeated overexposure to iron oxide produced in grinding or welding
may cause siderosis.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Individuals with allergies or impaired respiratory function may
have symptoms worsened by exposure to welding fumes; however, such reaction cannot be predicted due to the variation in
composition and quantity of the decomposition products.
Effects of chronic (long-term) overexposure to air contaminants may lead to their accumulation in the lungs, a condition which
may be seen as dense areas on chest X-rays. The severity of the change is proportional to the length of the exposure. The
changes seen are not necessarily associated with symptoms or signs of reduced lung function or disease. In addition, the changes
on X-rays may be caused by non-work factors such as smoking, etc. Inhalation of too much iron oxide fume over a long time can
cause siderosis, sometimes called 鈥渋ron pigmentation鈥? of the lung. It can be seen on a chest x-ray but causes little or no disability.
Long term exposure to welding fume, gases or dust may contribute to pulmonary irritation or pneumoconiosis. Overexposure to
manganese compounds may affect the central nervous system, symptoms of which are languor, sleepiness, muscular weakness,
emotional disturbances and spastic gait. The effect of manganese on the central nervous system is irreversible. Copper poisoning
has been reported in the literature from exposure to high levels of copper. Liver damage can occur due to copper accumulation in
the liver; the damage is characterized by cell destruction and cirrhosis. High levels of copper may cause central nervous system
damage characterized by nerve fiber separation and cerebral degeneration.
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Product Identity: ALL-STATE CARBON STEEL WELDING RODS AND WIRES
FORM NO. MSDS #35
DATE REVISED: 02/04/00
Exposure limits for the ingredients are listed in Section II. The ACGIH and the 1989 OSHA TWA for welding fume is 5 mg/m3. At
times the limit for a particular hazardous chemical is reached before the limit for welding fumes. TLV-TWAs should be used as a
guide in the control of health hazards and not as fine lines between safe and excessive concentrations. As noted in Section V, the
welding fume is a mixture of many components. Therefore, a statutory computation of the equivalent exposure is required. The
equivalent exposure value for the fume mixture shall always be less than one. When these products are used as recommended by
THE ESAB GROUP, and the preventive measures taught in this MSDS are followed, overexposure to hazardous substances will not
occur.
Emergency First Aid Measures: In case of emergency, call for medical aid. Employ first aid technique recommended by the Red
Cross. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, give oxygen and call for a physician. FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, disconnect and turn off the
power. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If no detectable pulse, begin Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR). Immediately call a physician. FOR ARC BURN, apply cold, clean compresses and call a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with water for at least fifteen minutes to remove all residue. If irritation persists, obtain medical
assistance.
Skin Contact: Promptly flush with soap and water to remove all residue. If irritation persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation: IMMEDIATELY obtain medical assistance, remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial
respiration and immediately obtain medical assistance!
Ingestion: Not likely.
Carcinogenic Assessment (NTP Annual Report, IARC Monographs, Other): None.
脢 WARNING: This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 搂25249.5 et
seq.)
VII. Precautions for Safe Handling and
Use/Applicable Control Measures
Read and understand the manufacturer鈥檚 instructions and the precautionary label on this product. See American National Standard
Z-49.1, 鈥淪afety in Welding and Cutting,鈥? published by the American Welding Society, P. O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135 and
OSHA Publication 2206 (29 C.F.R. 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954,
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 for more detail on many of the following:
Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep the exposure within legal limits. In the worker鈥檚
breathing zone and the general area, the fumes and gases must be kept below the TLVs and the equivalent exposure must
compute to less than one. Train the operator to keep his head out the fumes. Adequate ventilation should be used when
material is in dusty or molten state.
Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when welding in confined spaces or where
local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLVs. Where respiratory protection is necessary, NIOSH
approved respiratory protection should be used. The selection of the appropriate respiratory protection (dust respirator, etc.)
should be based on the actual and potential airborne contaminants and their concentrations present.
Eye Protection: Wear helmet or use face shield with filter lens. As a rule of thumb, start with a shade which is too dark to see
the weld zone. Then go to the next lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the weld zone. Provide protective screens and
flash goggles, if necessary, to shield others. Wear safety glasses or goggles when handling this material to prevent eye
contact. Do not wear contact lenses in any environment where dust or fumes are present. Readily available eye baths are
recommended in areas where operations may produce fumes and dusts.
Protective Clothing: Wear head, hand, and body protection which help to prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electrical
shock. See ANSI Z-49.1. At a minimum, this includes welder鈥檚 gloves and a protective face shield and may include arm
protectors, aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as dark substantial clothing. Train the welder not to touch live electrical
parts and to insulate himself from work and ground.
Procedure for Cleanup of Spills or Leaks: NOT APPLICABLE
Waste Disposal Method: Prevent waste from contaminating surrounding environment. Discard any product, residue,
disposable container, or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with Federal, State and Local
regulations.
The opinions expressed in this MSDS are those of qualified experts within THE ESAB GROUP. We believe that the information
contained herein is current as of the date of this MSDS. Since the use of this information and these opinions and the conditions of
use of these products are not within the control of THE ESAB GROUP, it is the user鈥檚 obligation to determine the conditions of safe
use of these products.
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