Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name Classification Classification
Blueshield: CSA: AWS:
1.5% Lanthanum; - EWLa-1.5;
Description : GTAW - Tungsten electrodes. Generic Code : AL-J-006-3
In case of emergency : 1-514-878-1667 Date of issue : 01/30/2008
Supplier : Air Liquide Canada Inc. 1250, Ren茅-L茅vesque West, Suite 1700, Montreal, QC H3B 5E6
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Physical state and Appearance : Solid.
Emergency overview : These hazards relate to welding fumes (electrodes in use) and not to the electrodes as sold.
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Contains material that can cause target organ damage.
Routes of entry : Inhalation.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Very hazardous by the following route of exposure: of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness,
watering and itching.
Skin
: Skin contact may produce burns.
Inhalation : Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of inhalation.
Ingestion : Since the product (welding fumes) is a gas and that it is mostly probable that it will be inhaled more than ingested, please consider
first to look at the preventive measures in case of inhalation.
Potential chronic health effects : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions aggravated : Repeated exposure to the fumes emitted while using this material may produce general deterioration of health.
by over-exposure
(*) See Abbreviations (section 16).
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS # % by weight UN number
Name
Tungsten 7440-33-7 60 - 100 Not applicable.
The fumes emitted by the electrodes, in use, are hazardous. This MSDS is written for workers using these electrodes.
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits of the oxides found in the welding fumes.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin contact : Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
potentially dangerous quantities of this material have been swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable. Emits toxic fumes when heated.
Explosibility : Not available.
Fire-fighting media and : Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
instructions
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small/Large Spill and Leak : Use appropriate tools to transfer the spilled solid to a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling : Avoid breathing dusts, vapors or fumes from burning materials. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Do not ingest. Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : All filler metals in their original, unopened containers should be kept in a relatively dry storage area at temperatures between 15掳C
(60掳F) and 30掳C (80掳F) and 50% maximum relative humidity.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering controls : Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants
below any recommended or statutory limits. If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety glasses with side shields. Face shield with radiation shielding.
Body : Full suit. (Fire resistant.)
Respiratory : Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear a canister breathing apparatus (respirator) or a
supplied-air respirator, when required, to weld in a confined space or when room exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure
below the acceptable values.
Hands : Gloves. (Fire resistant.)
Feet : Metal cap, safety boots.
Exposure limits
Product name Exposure limits
Tungsten (VI) Oxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). STEL: 10 mg/m鲁, (W) 15 minute(s). Form: Insoluble TWA: 5 mg/m鲁, (W) 8 hour(s).
Form: Insoluble
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989). STEL: 10 mg/m鲁, (W) 15 minute(s). Form: Insoluble TWA: 5 mg/m鲁, (W) 8
hour(s). Form: Insoluble
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and Appearance : Solid.
Color : Grayish-white.
Odor : Odorless.
Melting/freezing point : 3407.05掳C (6164.7掳F)
Specific gravity : 19.3
Solubility : Insoluble in the following materials: cold water, hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Hazardous decomposition : Metallic oxides. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Arc radiation can support the production of ozone and nitrogen oxides.
products
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Chronic effects and other toxic : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: See Section 2.
effects on humans
Acute exposure to welding fumes may result in discomfort such as: dizziness, nause or dryness of nose, throat or the eyes.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Products of degradation : Some metallic oxides.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste information : Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Recycle, if possible.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
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Section 14. Transport Information
No transport class is found applicable to this product.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
HCS Classification : These hazards relate to welding fumes (electrodes in use) and not to the electrodes as sold.
Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Tungsten
United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Tungsten
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Tungsten: Immediate (acute) health hazard,
Delayed (chronic) health hazard
SARA 313
Form R - Reporting : No products were found.
requirements
Supplier notification : No products were found.
State regulations : Massachusetts Substances: The following components are listed: Tungsten
New Jersey Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed: Tungsten
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed: Tungsten
California prop. 65: No products were found.
WHMIS (Canada) : These hazards relate to welding fumes (electrodes in use) and not to the electrodes as sold.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
CEPA Toxic substances: None of the components are listed.
Canadian ARET: None of the components are listed.
Canadian NPRI: None of the components are listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
Section 16. Other Information
Label requirements : See Section 2.
Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.) : Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) : Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
References : - 29CFR Part1910.1200 OSHA MSDS Requirements. - 49CFR Table List of Hazardous Materials, UN#, Proper Shipping Names,
PG. - Canadian Transport of Dangerous Goods, Regulations and Schedules, Clear Language version 2005. - CRC Handbook of
chemistry and physics, 67th edition. CRC Press inc., Boca Raton, Florida. - Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. ANSI
Z400.5, MSDS Standard, 2004. ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting, The American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040,
Miami, FL 33135. Canadian Standard Association, CSA W117.2, Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, 2003.
Abbreviations : ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene.
ACGIH-A4-Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen.
Responsible name : Atrion Regulatory Services, Inc.
Date of previous issue : 09/30/2006
Version :3
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