FORM NO. 7960-N
NFPA Ratings
DATE REVISED: 10/31/2005
Fire
0 Reactivity
Health
Material Safety Data Sheet
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(Essentially Similar to U.S. Department of Labor Suggested
Hazard Ratings
Form For Hazard Communication Compliance)
Special
4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
I. Product Identification
0 = Insignificant
Product Type - SUBMERGED ARC WELDING FLUXES
Manufacturer - THE ESAB GROUP, INC. Telephone No. - 1-717-637-8911
Website: 1-800-933-7070
www.esabna.com
Address - 801 Wilson Avenue, P. O. Box 517 Emergency No. - 1-717-637-8911
Hanover, PA 17331 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
APPROXIMATE FLUX COMPOSITIONS (Weight %)
Fused Grades 鉃? * MnO Al2O3 CaO FeO Fluorides MgO SiO2 TiO2 ZrO2
OK Flux
20 -- X X X X X X -- --
50 40 X X X X -- X -- --
55 45 X -- X X -- X X --
80 8 X X X X X X -- --
852 -- X X -- X -- X -- X
Si Silicate
Bonded Grades 鉃? * Mn MnO Al2O3 SiO2 CaO MgO TiO2 ZrO2 Alloys Binder Fluorides
OK Flux
-- -- X
231 <1 12 X X -- X X X
281 2 10 X X X X X X X X X
282 <1 15 X X -- -- X X X X X
350 3 15 -- X -- X X -- X X X
350M 3 21 -- X -- X -- -- X X X
429 <1 10 X X -- X -- -- X X X
601 <1 -- X X -- X -- -- X X X
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Note: X indicates material is present See Note in Section VI
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* A5.17 and A5.23 Specifications 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
their employees and customers, for these products, of the same product hazards and safety information.
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Product Identity: SUBMERGED ARC WELDING FLUXES
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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 OSHA - PEL
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Material (CAS No.) SARA TWA (mg/m ) TWA (mg/m ) STEL (mg/m )
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) (1344-28-1) 10 5 (Respirable) --
Calcium Oxide (CaO) (1305-78-8) 2 5 --
Fluorspar (CaF2) (7789-75-5) 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) --
Iron Oxides (Fe2O3) (7439-89-6) 5 (Oxide Fume) 10 (Total Particulate) --
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) (1309-48-4) 10 (Fume) 15 (Fume, Total Particulate) --
Manganese (Mn) (7439-96-5) * 0.2 (Fume) C5 (STEL) 1 (Fume) 3
Manganese Oxide (MnO) (1344-43-0) * 0.2 C5 --
Silica, Use Quartz Formula (14808-60-7) 0.1 0.05 (Respirable Dust) --
(SiO2)
Silicate Binder (1344-09-8) 10 5 (Respirable) --
(H2O3Si 2Na) & (1312-76-1)
(H2O3Si 2K)
Silicon (Si) (7440-21-3) 10 (Dust) 5 (Respirable) --
Sodium Aluminum Fluoride (15096-52-3) 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) --
(F6Si 2Na)
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) (13463-67-7) 10 (Dust) 5 (Respirable) --
Zirconium Compounds (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.
In the table above, 鈥淐鈥? indicates 鈥淐eiling Limit.鈥?
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: Fused Fluxes are granulated glass-like particles. Odorless.
Bonded fluxes are agglomerated mineral and alloy particles. Odorless.
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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 鈥淪tandard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work,鈥? published by the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 for additional fire prevention and protection information.
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 and fluorides of
the materials listed in Section II, as well as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, 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) MAY BE REACHED
BEFORE THE GENERAL LIMIT FOR WELDING FUMES OF 5 mg/m3 IS REACHED. 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 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 17982 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. Dust generated from pouring or otherwise handling the flux may also cause irritation of the eyes, lungs, nose
and throat. Ingestion of barium oxide can result in severe pain, vomiting, paralysis, and death.
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.
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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. Chronic fluoride absorption can cause sclerosis of the bones and mottled
teeth. Overexposure to manganese compounds can affect the central nervous system, symptoms of which are languor, sleepiness,
muscular weakness, emotional disturbances, and spastic gait. The effect of manganese on the nervous system is irreversible.
Overexposure to respirable crystalline silica may result in silicosis, a disabling lung disease.
Exposure limits for the ingredients are listed in Section II. The 1989 OSHA TWA for welding fume is 5 mg/m3. 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 welding 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.
Carcinogenic Assessment (NTP Annual Report, IARC Monographs, Other): Respirable crystalline silica, which may be in bonded
fluxes, must be considered a possible carcinogen under OSHA (29CFR1910.1200). Exposure level must be kept below those levels
specified in Section II.
鉃? 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.)
鉃? WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or
other reproductive harm). (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, fumes and gases must be kept below the TLVs and the equivalent exposure must
compute to less than one. Train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes.
Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when welding in confined space or where
local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLVs.
Eye Protection: Wear correct eye protection such as safety glasses and eye shields for protection from sparks, spatter and
radiation.
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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