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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:                                    Eutectic Tig AMoL



PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION:                          GTAW Electrode



                                         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)

Iron                     7439-89-6       10 (as Fe)     5 (as Fe)                                 40 � 70

Chromium #               7440-47-3           1             0.5                                    15 � 40

Nickel #                 7440-02-0           1             0.2                                    10 � 30

Manganese #              7439-96-5       5 (ceiling)         0.2                                    1�5

Molybdenum               7439-98-7           5                5                                     1�5





                                                       SECTION III (PHYSICAL DATA) - Solid wire



                                               SECTION IV (FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA)

Non-Flammable: Welding arc and sparks 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 fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, the process, procedure, and

the wire type 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, 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 the wire is consumed, 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 electrode, 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: complex oxides of iron and manganese. Chromium and nickel oxides may also be present. The table on page two lists reasonably

expected fumes that may be generated:

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                                                                                           Exposure Limit (mg/m3)

                                         CAS

Substance                             NUMBER                              OSHA PEL                                    ACGIH-TLV

Iron Oxide                            1309-37-1                            10 (as Fe)                                    5 (as Fe)

Nitric Oxide                          10102-43-9                               30                                           31

Chromium (VI)                          not listed                             0.005                                   0.05 (as Cr VI)

Nickel Oxide #                        1313-99-1                             1 (as Ni)                                   0.2 (as Ni)

Manganese fume #                       7439-96-5                                5                                     0.2 (NIC 0.03)

NIC = notice of intended change



Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may also be formed by radiation from the arc. The

fume limit for Cr VI (5 micrograms/m³) may be reached before the ACGIH recommended general welding fume limit of 5 mg/m³ is reached. Monitor fume

levels and Cr VI level. Train workers about the hazards of Cr (VI). Read and comply with the OSHA permissible exposure limits for hexavalent

chromium (CrVI), Fed. Reg. 71 � 10099 (specifically 29 CFR 1910.1026, 29 CFR 1915.1026, and 29 CFR 1926.1126). For CrVI, OSHA requires: “The

employer shall perform initial monitoring to determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of a sufficient number of personal breathing

zone air samples to accurately characterize full shift exposure on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area�. Specialized equipment is required

for monitoring Cr (VI) concentration in the workplace. OSHA Analytical Method Number ID-215 for area and breathing zone sampling and OSHA

Analytical Method Number W4001 for wipe samples are listed on the OSHA website - www.osha.gov -as methods for measuring Cr(VI). This standard is

complex and the employer should contact an occupational health professional for doing the Cr(VI) monitoring and all other fume monitoring.



                                                 SECTION VI (HEALTH HAZARD DATA)

Threshold Limit Value (TLV): The ACGIH recommended general limit for welding fume NOS (not otherwise specified) is 5 mg/m³. 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.



EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - Electric arc welding 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 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. IRON, IRON OXIDE, MANGANESE - Remove from

overexposure and apply artificial respiration if needed. CHROMIUM- Inhalation of chromium can cause irritation of nasal membranes and skin. NICKEL,

NICKEL OXIDE - May cause metallic taste, nausea, tightness in chest, fever, and allergic reactions.



LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE may lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lungs) and is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary

functions. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY is the respiratory system. IRON, IRON OXIDE - Long term overexposure to iron fumes can cause deposits

of iron in the lungs (siderosis). Lungs will clear in time when exposure to iron and its compounds cease. MANGANESE - Long term exposure may lead to

"Manganism.� Central nervous system is affected and symptoms include muscular weakness, impaired speech, impaired movement, and tremors. Exposed

workers should get quarterly medical examinations for manganism. Bronchitis and some lung fibrosis have been reported. NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDE -

Long term overexposure to nickel products may cause lung fibrosis or pneumoconiosis. Long term overexposure to HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (CrVI)

is reported to cause lung cancer in humans.



ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin. SKIN CANCER HAS BEEN REPORTED.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill! IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: turn off power and follow recommended treatment. Call a physician.

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 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.



CARCINOGENICITY

CHROMIUM - Chromium VI 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).

NICKEL - 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).

WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC.

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                      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 welder to keep his 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 welding in a confined space or where local exhaust or ventilation

does not keep exposure below the TLV's.

Eye Protection: Wear a helmet or face shield with a filter lens of shade 12 or darker. Provide screens and flash goggles to shield others.

Protective Clothing: Wear head, hand, and body protection which help to prevent injury from radiation, sparks, and electrical shock. See ANSI Z49.1. At a

minimum, this includes welders� 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 (or herself) from work and ground, especially if clothing and

gloves are wet.

Waste: Dispose of any grinding dust and waste residues in accordance with EPA or local regulations. Plastic containers and cardboard packaging can be

recycled.

Storage: Keep material sealed and dry before use. Keep remaining product sealed and dry.



SUPPLIMENTAL 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



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.