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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS
AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499. STANDARD
SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION I (IDENTIFICATION)
MANUFACTURER/ EUTECTIC CORPORATION TELEPHONE NUMBER:
SUPPLIERS NAME: N94 W14355 Garwin Mace Drive 1-800-558-8524
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA
PRODUCT NAME: EUTECTO-MASK
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Chemical Aid
SECTION II (HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which these products are manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during normal use of these
products are covered in Section V. The term "Hazardous" in "Hazardous Ingredients" should not only be interpreted as a term required and defined in OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200), but also as defined by other regulatory agencies. The chemicals or compounds subject to
reporting under Title III, in Section 313, of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) are marked by the symbol #.
WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and cancer.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)
Exposure Limit (mg/m3)
CAS
INGREDIENTS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV Percent Ingredients (by Weight)
Zirconium silicate (zircon) 14940-68-2 5 (as Zr) 5 (as Zr) 40 鈥? 70
Water 7732-18-5 Not listed Not listed 10 鈥? 30
Silica, amorphous, fumed 7631-86-9 6 10 1鈥?5
Glycerin 56-81-5 5 10 1鈥?5
SECTION III (PHYSICAL DATA) - water soluble compound
SECTION IV (FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA)
Non-Flammable: Flames can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during welding. These products as
shipped are non-hazardous, nonflammable, non-explosive, and non-reactive.
Rating under National Fire Protection 704: Health, 1: Flammability, 0: Reactivity, 0.
SECTION V (REACTIVITY DATA)
Welding and brazing fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being worked on , the process,
procedure, and the filler material or product 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 worked on (such as paint, plating, or galvanizing), the number of welders and the volume of the
work area, the quality and the amount of ventilation, position of the welder's head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in
the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and degreasing activities).
When used as intended, fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in Section II. Fume and
decomposition products, not the ingredients in the consumable, are important. Decomposition products include those originating from the volatilization,
reaction, or oxidation of materials in Section II, plus those from the base metal and coating, etc., as noted above. These components are virtually always
present as complex oxides and not as metals (Characterization of Arc Welding Fume: American Welding Society). Reasonably expected fume constituents
of the fume could include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Monitor fume levels. One recommended way to determine the composition and quantity of fumes and gas to which workers are exposed is to take an air
sample inside the welder's helmet if worn, or in the worker's breathing zone (see ANSI/AWS F1.1, F1.2, F1.3, F1.4, and F1.5, available from the "American
Welding Society," 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126).
SECTION VI (HEALTH HAZARD DATA)
Threshold Limit Value (TLV): The ACGIH recommended general limit for welding fume NOS (not otherwise specified) is 5 mg/m鲁. The ACGIH 1999
preface states: "The TLV-TWA should be used as guides in the control of health hazards and should not be used as firm lines between safe and dangerous
concentrations." See Section V for specific fume constituents that may modify the TLV.
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EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - Used as intended, product may create one or more of the following health hazards:
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY are the respiratory system. Other possible routes of entry are eyes, ingestion, and/or skin contact.
PREEXISTING respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals (i.e. asthma, emphysema).
SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE to welding fumes may result in discomfort such as metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, or dryness or
irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY is the respiratory system. Exposure of glycerin to high temperatures may generate vapor
levels sufficient to cause irritation of the respiratory system.
LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary functions. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY is
the respiratory system. Repeated inhalation of amorphous silica can cause pneumoconiosis or non-disabling fibrosis of the lung.
See Section VII for precautions.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American Red Cross.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration.
If no detectable pulse, begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (CPR). Call for medical aid.
SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water. If a rash develops, see a physician.
EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
CARCINOGENICITY
WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC.
SILICON DIOXIDE (silica)- is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a potential occupational
carcinogen (with no further categorization).
SECTION VII (PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/APPLICABLE CONTROL MEASURES)
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary label on this product.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, published by the "American Welding Society," 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL
33126 and OSHA Publication 2206 (29CFR 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954 for more detail on the following:
Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in the workers breathing
zone and the general area. Train the employee to keep his or her head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed permissible exposure limits
or values.
Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when working in a confined space or where local exhaust or ventilation
does not keep exposure below the TLV's.
Eye Protection: Wear appropriate chemical goggles and face shield when using this product.
Protective Clothing: Wear head, hand, and body protection which help to prevent injury. See ANSI Z49.1.
Waste: Dispose of any waste residues in accordance with EPA or local regulations.
Storage: Keep product sealed before use. Keep this product away from children.
Spills/Leaks: For small spills, clean up and dispose of in DOT approved waste containers. For larger spills, shovel into DOT approved waste containers.
Keep large amounts from entering sewers, storm drains, surface water and soil.
Transport Information: US Ground: not regulated for transportation. Canada: not regulated for transportation
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IARC: International Agency for the Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
OSHA: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
Exposure limits are subject to change. Contact ACGIH, OSHA, NIOSH, and IARC for current values.
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources we believe are reliable. However, this information is provided without any representation or
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy or correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use, and disposal of the product are
beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability of loss,
damage, or expense arising from it or any way connected with the handling, storage, use, or disposal of the product.
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