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Part 9 � Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Contents
Section Page
9-3
SupaGal® � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-5
KleenKote® � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-7
HotDipGal � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-9
LiteOil � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-11
NoKote � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-13
ClearKote � Material Safety Data Sheet
9-15
Comparative Weld Fume Testing Results
For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources. Notes:
Disclaimer � Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation
of this information, Smorgon Steel Tube Mills, and its agents accept
no liability for the accuracy of the information supplied. The company
expressly disclaims all and any liability to any person whether a
purchaser of any product, or otherwise in respect of anything done or
omitted to be done and the consequences of anything done or omitted
to be done, by any such person in reliance, whether in whole or in
part upon the whole or any part of this publication.
Product availability & other information � As the section, grade
and finish of all products are subject to continuous improvement,
reference should be made to the SSTM QUICK REFERENCE PRODUCT
AVAILABILITY GUIDE (QRPAG) for information on the availability
of listed sections and associated finishes. The QRPAG is found
at the beginning of this publication.
Always ensure that you are using current information on the SSTM
product range. This can be verified by comparing the document
version date (noted at the bottom of the page) with the current version
date of each publication. The current version date of the QRPAG,
this and other SSTM publications can be obtained by referring to
www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills or by contacting SSTM.
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DECEMBER 2006 9-2
SupaGal® � Material Safety Data Sheet Pre-Galvanized Tubular Steel Products
Identification Other Properties Long term exposure to iron oxide fumes may produce
a benign lung condition (siderosis).
Ingredients:
Product Name High concentrations of iron oxide fumes may increase
Structural CHS Grade C350L0 SupaGal® the risk of lung cancer in operators exposed to
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
Structural RHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 SupaGal® pulmonary carcinogens. Long term exposure to
Steel Alloy >60% None Allocated
Structural SHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 SupaGal® manganese fumes may result in disorders of the
Acrylic Coating <10% None Allocated
Structural RHS C350L0 SupaGal® nervous and reproductive systems.
Structural SHS C350L0 SupaGal® Zinc <10% (7440-66-6)
Occupational hygiene monitoring conducted by
UniRail Grade C350L0 SupaGal® Aluminium <10% (7429-90-5) Smorgon Steel Tube Mills using procedures outlined
StockRail Grade C350L0 SupaGal®
in Australian Standard AS 3853.1�1991 indicated air
SiloTube DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 SupaGal®
Health Hazard Information concentrations of trace components present in the
Other Names 1 Section
product to be well below current National Occupational
Health Effects
Galvanized clear coated steel pipe Health and Safety Council exposure standards during
2 Grade
Galvanized clear coated steel tube
Swallowed: Not applicable. welding operations. Individual MSDS’s should be
3 SupaGal®
Manufacturer’s Code consulted for potential air contaminants resulting
Eye: Cutting, grinding, sanding etc.
UN Number: None allocated from welding electrodes.
operations may generate metal particles
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated which are potentially injurious to eye tissue. First Aid General Description
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
Skin: Sharp edges on steel products can cause
Swallowed: Not applicable. SupaGal® Finish
Hazchem Code: None allocated lacerations to unprotected skin. During operations using
Poisons Schedule: None allocated Eye: Holding eyelids open, flood with
or producing heat (welding, grinding etc.) burns may SupaGal® products are manufactured from galvanized
Use: Used in a variety of construction water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
result from contact with hot surfaces. steel coil and comply with AS/NZS 4792 (Section 3).
applications where superior light galvanized corrosion assistance urgently. They are coated inside and out to an average mass
Inhaled: During welding operations fume emissions can
resistance is required. Skin: For lacerations clean and dress wound. of 100 g/m² each side. These high performance, low
cause metal fume fever with typical symptoms of sweating,
Physical Description/Properties Apply pressure bandage and elevate injured area. maintenance tubular steel sections offer basic protection
shivering, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea,
Obtain medical aid urgently. For burns apply copious for a range of exposed structural applications.
vomiting and lassitude. Recovery becomes apparent
Appearance: Silver coloured pipe
quantities of cool water. Do not apply creams. Seek
usually 24 hours after exposure. Fumes may also irritate See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
Melting Point (oC): >1500
medical attention urgently.
the eyes and mucous membranes. information on SupaGal® Products.
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg@ 25oC): Not Applicable
Inhaled: Remove from contaminated air.
Dust produced by some operations may cause
Density: 7850 kg/m3
Maintain breathing with artificial respiration
unpleasant deposition in the ears, eyes and nose and
Flash Point (oC): Not Applicable
if necessary. Seek medical assistance urgently.
may irritate the respiratory tract.
Flammability Limits (%): Not Applicable
Advice to Doctor: Refer to section on inhalation hazards
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not Applicable
for welding operations involving zinc coated steel.
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General Information Structural Products Piping Products Other Products Steel Grades Mill Finishes Mill Processing Fabrication
Availability Guide Data Sheets (MSDS)
SupaGal® � Material Safety Data Sheet Pre-Galvanized Tubular Steel Products
Precautions For Use Other
Personal Protection
Exposure Limits References
If ventilation is inadequate, utilise
respiratory protection for thermally 1.
Total particulate welding fume: Clayton, G.D., Clayton, F.E., Cralley, L.J. & Cralley,
5mg/m3(TWA)
generated particulates and fume L.V., Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology John
Zinc oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA)
complying with Australian Standard Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978�1985.
10mg/m3 (STEL)
AS 1716 and use in accordance with
Iron oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Fe) 2. International Labour Office, Encyclopedia of
Australian Standard AS 1715. Use eye
Occupational Health and Safety, International Labour
Manganese fume: 1mg/m3 (TWA) (as Mn)
protection during operations which may
Office, Geneva, 1983.
3mg/m3 (STEL) (as Mn)
produce metal particles. Wear cotton
Aluminium (welding fume): 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Al) 3. Lenga, R.E. (Ed), The Sigma-Aldrich Library of
gloves when handling this product.
Silica (fumed): 2mg/m3 (TWA) (respirable dust) Chemical Safety Data, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation,
1
Flammability Section
Milwaukee, 1985.
Engineering Controls 4. BHP Laboratories, Technical Report. 2 Grade
Not applicable.
During operations producing fumes or particulates 5. Standards Australia, AS 3853.1�1991 Fume
3 SupaGal®
ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air From Welding and Allied Processes Part 1: Guide to
concentrations of contaminants well below exposure Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Particulate
Safe Handling Information
standards. Operations in confined spaces require Matter, Sydney, 1991. Notes:
special procedures as defined in Australian Standard
6. Standards Australia, AS 2865�1986 Safe Working
Storage and Transport 1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
AS 2865. Guidance on ventilation systems is provided in
in a Confined Space Sydney, 1986. Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
Health and Safety in Welding Tech. Note 7 Welding Store in a stable configuration. 7. Standards Australia, AS 1715�1991 Selection, www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA). Evaluation of Avoid contact with corrosive agents such Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
contaminant concentrations should be undertaken in as acids, alkalies and salts. Transport in Devices, Sydney, 1991. offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3583.1. accordance with government regulations be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
8. Standards Australia, AS 1716�1991 Respiratory
and always ensure load is secure. representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
Protective Devices, Sydney, 1991.
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
Spills and Disposal 9. Welding Technology Institute of Australia, Health and
Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
Safety in Welding, Tech. Note No.7, Sydney, 1989.
Recycle scrap steel or dispose of at an approved site. his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
10. National Occupational Health and Safety suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
Fire/Explosion Hazard Commission, Exposure Standards for Atmospheric their proper use.
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment,
Irritant fumes may be produced during
AGPS, Canberra, 1991.
a fire situation. Decomposition products
include oxides of carbon.
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DECEMBER 2006 9-4
KleenKote® � Material Safety Data Sheet Primer Painted Tubular Steel Products
Identification Other Properties Long term exposure to manganese fumes may result
in disorders of the nervous and reproductive systems.
Ingredients:
Product Name
Occupational hygiene monitoring conducted by
Pipe Grade C250L0 KleenKote®
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills and analysed by BHP
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
Structural CHS Grade C350L0 KleenKote®
Environmental Health Laboratories using procedures
Steel Alloy >60% None Allocated
Structural RHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 KleenKote®
outlined in Australian Standard AS 3853.1 � indicated
Alkyd/Acrylic
Structural SHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 KleenKote® <10% None Allocated air concentrations of trace components present
Coating
Structural RHS C350L0 KleenKote®
in the product to be well below current Worksafe
Structural SHS C350L0 KleenKote®
Australia Exposure Standards for Welding Fumes
Health Hazard Information
UniRail Grade C350L0 KleenKote®
of 5mg/m3. Testing for solvents associated with the
StockRail Grade C350L0 KleenKote®
product’s coating also indicated concentrations
Health Effects
SiloTube DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 KleenKote®
well below Worksafe Australia exposure standards. 1 Section
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Other Names Individual MSDS’s should be consulted for potential
2 Grade
Primer coated steel pipe Eye: Cutting, grinding, sanding etc. air contaminants resulting from welding electrodes.
Primer coated steel RHS/SHS 3 KleenKote®
operations may generate metal particles
First Aid
Primer coated steel section hollow which are potentially injurious to eye tissue.
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Manufacturer’s Code Skin: Sharp edges on steel products can cause
General Description
UN Number: None allocated Eye: Holding eyelids open, flood with
lacerations to unprotected skin. During operations using
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated or producing heat (welding, grinding etc.) burns may water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical KleenKote® Finish
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated result from contact with hot surfaces. assistance urgently.
KleenKote® blue, red or black finish products are
Hazchem Code: None allocated Inhaled: During welding operations fume emissions can Skin: For lacerations clean and dress wound. coated with our exclusive primer paint. Its superior
Poisons Schedule: None allocated cause metal fume fever with typical symptoms of sweating, Apply pressure bandage and elevate injured area.
properties provide an excellent base for quality top
Use: Used in a variety of construction applications shivering, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, Obtain medical aid urgently. For burns apply copious
coat paint finishes.
Physical Description/Properties vomiting and lassitude. Recovery becomes apparent quantities of cool water. Do not apply creams.
See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
usually 24 hours after exposure. Fumes may also irritate Seek medical attention urgently.
Appearance: Steel pipe (Various colours) information on KleenKote® Products.
the eyes and mucous membranes. Inhaled: Remove from contaminated air.
Melting Point (oC): >1500
Dust produced by some operations may cause Maintain breathing with artificial respiration
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg@ 25oC): Not Applicable
unpleasant deposition in the ears, eyes and nose and if necessary. Seek medical assistance urgently.
Density: 7850 kg/m3
may irritate the respiratory tract.
Flash Point (oC): Not Applicable Advice to Doctor: Refer to section on inhalation
Long term exposure to iron oxide fumes may produce a
Flammability Limits (%): Not Applicable hazards for welding operations.
benign lung condition (siderosis). High concentrations
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not Applicable
of iron oxide fumes may increase the risk of lung cancer
in operators exposed to pulmonary carcinogens.
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills A.B.N. 22 010 469 977. PO Box 246 Sunnybank, Queensland 4109 Australia Telephone +61 7 3246 2600 Facsimile +61 7 3246 2660 E-mail tubemills@smorgonsteel.com.au Internet www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills
DECEMBER 2006 9-5
PART 0 PART 9
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 PART 8
Quick Reference Product Material Safety
General Information Structural Products Piping Products Other Products Steel Grades Mill Finishes Mill Processing Fabrication
Availability Guide Data Sheets (MSDS)
KleenKote® � Material Safety Data Sheet Primer Painted Tubular Steel Products
Precautions For Use Other
Personal Protection
Exposure Limits References
If ventilation is inadequate, utilise respiratory
protection for thermally generated particulates
1.
Total particulate welding fume: Clayton, G.D., Clayton, F.E., Cralley, L.J. & Cralley,
5mg/m3(TWA)
and fume complying with Australian Standard
L.V., Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology John
Iron oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Fe) AS 1715 and use in accordance with
Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978�1985.
Manganese fume: 1mg/m3 (TWA) (as Mn) Australian Standard AS 1715. Use eye
2. International Labour Office, Encyclopedia of
3mg/m3 (STEL) (as Mn) protection during operations which may
Occupational Health and Safety, International
Aluminium (welding fume): 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Al) produce metal particles. Wear cotton
Labour Office, Geneva, 1983.
Silica (fumed): 2mg/m3 (TWA) (respirable dust) gloves when handling steel products.
3. Lenga, R.E. (Ed), The Sigma-Aldrich Library of
Engineering Controls Flammability Chemical Safety Data, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation,
1
During operations producing fumes or particulates Section
Milwaukee, 1985.
Not applicable.
ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air 4. BHP Laboratories, Technical Report. 2 Grade
concentrations of contaminants well below exposure
5. Standards Australia, AS 3853.1�1991 Fume From
3 KleenKote®
standards. Operations in confined spaces require
Welding and Allied Processes Part 1: Guide
Safe Handling Information
special procedures as defined in Australian Standard
to Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of
AS 2865. Guidance on ventilation systems is provided
Particulate Matter, Sydney, 1991.
Storage and Transport Notes:
in Health and Safety in Welding Tech. Note 7 Welding
6. Standards Australia, AS 2865�1986 Safe Working in
Technology Institute of Australia. Evaluation of 1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Store in a stable configuration. Avoid
a Confined Space Sydney, 1986.
contaminant concentrations should be undertaken in Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
contact with corrosive agents such as
7. Standards Australia, AS 1715�1991 Selection, www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3583.1. acids, alkalies and salts. Transport in
Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
accordance with government regulations
Devices, Sydney, 1991. offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
and always ensure load is secure.
be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
8. Standards Australia, AS 1716�1991 Respiratory
Spills and Disposal representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
Protective Devices, Sydney, 1991.
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
9. Welding Technology Institute of Australia,
Recycle scrap steel or dispose of at an approved site. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
Health and Safety in Welding, Tech. Note No.7, his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
Fire/Explosion Hazard Sydney, 1989. suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
10. National Occupational Health and Safety
During a fire situation irritant fumes their proper use.
Commission, Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
may be expected from the acrylic coating.
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment,
Other decomposition products include
AGPS, Canberra, 1991.
oxides of carbon.
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills A.B.N. 22 010 469 977. PO Box 246 Sunnybank, Queensland 4109 Australia Telephone +61 7 3246 2600 Facsimile +61 7 3246 2660 E-mail tubemills@smorgonsteel.com.au Internet www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills
DECEMBER 2006 9-6
HotDipGal � Material Safety Data Sheet Hot-dip Galvanized Tubular Steel Products
Identification Other Properties of iron oxide fumes may increase the risk of lung
cancer in operators exposed to pulmonary carcinogens.
Ingredients:
Product Name Long term exposure to manganese fumes may result in
Pipe Grade C250L0 HotDipGal disorders of the nervous and reproductive systems.
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
Structural CHS Grade C250L0 HotDipGal
Occupational hygiene monitoring conducted by Smorgon
Steel Alloy >60% None Allocated
Structural CHS Grade C350L0 HotDipGal
Steel Tube Mills using procedures outlined in Australian
Acrylic Coating <10% None Allocated
Other Names Standard AS 3853.1 indicated air concentrations of
Zinc <10% (7440-66-6)
Clear coated Hot-dip trace components present in the product to be well
Galvanized steel pipe below current National Occupational Health and Safety
Health Hazard Information
Manufacturer’s Code Council exposure standards during welding operations.
UN Number: None allocated Individual MSDS’s should be consulted for potential air
Health Effects contaminants resulting from welding electrodes.
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated 1 Section
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
First Aid 2 Grade
Hazchem Code: None allocated Eye: Cutting, grinding, sanding etc.
3 HotDipGal
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Poisons Schedule: None allocated operations may generate metal particles
Use: Used in a variety of construction applications Eye: Holding eyelids open, flood
which are potentially injurious to eye tissue.
where superior corrosion resistance is required. with water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Sharp edges on steel products can cause
General Description
Seek medical assistance urgently.
Physical Description/Properties lacerations to unprotected skin. During operations using
HotDipGal Finish
Skin: For lacerations clean and dress wound.
or producing heat (welding, grinding etc.) burns may
Appearance: Silver coloured pipe
Apply pressure bandage and elevate injured area.
result from contact with hot surfaces. HotDipGal hot-dip galvanized Pipe has an average
Melting Point (oC): >1500
Obtain medical aid urgently. For burns apply copious
Inhaled: During welding operations fume emissions can coating of 300 g/m2 both inside and out and comply
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg@ 25oC): Not Applicable quantities of cool water. Do not apply creams.
cause metal fume fever with typical symptoms of sweating, with AS/NZS 4792 (Section 2). This heavy duty coating
Density: 7850 kg/m3 Seek medical attention urgently.
shivering, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, provides an excellent protection against the forces of
Flash Point (oC): Not Applicable
Inhaled: Remove from contaminated air.
vomiting and lassitude. Recovery becomes apparent nature and chemical degradation.
Flammability Limits (%): Not Applicable
usually 24 hours after exposure. Fumes may also irritate Maintain breathing with artificial respiration See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not Applicable
if necessary. Seek medical assistance urgently.
the eyes and mucous membranes. information on HotDipGal Products.
Advice to Doctor: Refer to section on inhalation hazards
Dust produced by some operations may cause
unpleasant deposition in the ears, eyes and nose and for welding operations involving zinc coated steel.
may irritate the respiratory tract.
Long term exposure to iron oxide fumes may produce a
benign lung condition (siderosis). High concentrations
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills A.B.N. 22 010 469 977. PO Box 246 Sunnybank, Queensland 4109 Australia Telephone +61 7 3246 2600 Facsimile +61 7 3246 2660 E-mail tubemills@smorgonsteel.com.au Internet www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills
DECEMBER 2006 9-7
PART 0 PART 9
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 PART 8
Quick Reference Product Material Safety
General Information Structural Products Piping Products Other Products Steel Grades Mill Finishes Mill Processing Fabrication
Availability Guide Data Sheets (MSDS)
HotDipGal � Material Safety Data Sheet Hot-dip Galvanized Tubular Steel Products
Precautions For Use Other
Personal Protection
Exposure Limits References
If ventilation is inadequate, utilise respiratory
protection for thermally generated particulates
1.
Total particulate welding fume: Clayton, G.D., Clayton, F.E., Cralley, L.J. & Cralley,
5mg/m3(TWA)
and fume complying with Australian
L.V., Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Zinc oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) Standard AS 1716 and use in accordance
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978�1985.
10mg/m3 (STEL) with Australian Standard AS 1715. Use
Iron oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Fe) 2. International Labour Office, Encyclopedia of
eye protection during operations which
Occupational Health and Safety, International Labour
Manganese fume: 1mg/m3 (TWA) (as Mn) may produce metal particles. Wear cotton
Office, Geneva, 1983.
3mg/m3 (STEL) (as Mn) gloves when handling steel products.
Aluminium (welding fume): 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Al) 3. Lenga, R.E. (Ed), The Sigma-Aldrich Library of
Flammability
Silica (fumed): 2mg/m3 (TWA) (respirable dust) Chemical Safety Data, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation,
1 Section
Milwaukee, 1985.
Engineering Controls Not applicable.
4. BHP Laboratories, Technical Report. 2 Grade
During operations producing fumes or particulates
5. Standards Australia, AS 3853.1�1991 Fume From
3 HotDipGal
ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air
Welding and Allied Processes Part 1: Guide to
Safe Handling Information
concentrations of contaminants well below exposure
Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Particulate
standards. Operations in confined spaces require
Matter, Sydney, 1991.
Storage and Transport Notes:
special procedures as defined in Australian Standard
6. Standards Australia, AS 2865�1986 Safe Working in
AS 2865. Guidance on ventilation systems is provided 1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Store in a stable configuration. Avoid contact
a Confined Space Sydney, 1986.
in Health and Safety in Welding Tech. Note 7 Welding Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
with corrosive agents such as acids, alkalies
7. Standards Australia, AS 1715�1991 Selection, Use www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
Technology Institute of Australia. Evaluation of and salts. Transport in accordance with
and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices, Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
contaminant concentrations should be undertaken in government regulations and always ensure
Sydney, 1991. offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3583.1. load is secure.
be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
8. Standards Australia, AS 1716�1991 Respiratory
Spills and Disposal representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
Protective Devices, Sydney, 1991.
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
9. Welding Technology Institute of Australia,
Recycle scrap steel or dispose of at an approved site. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
Health and Safety in Welding, Tech. Note No.7, his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
Fire/Explosion Hazard Sydney, 1989. suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
10. National Occupational Health and Safety
During a fire situation irritant fumes their proper use.
Commission, Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
may be expected from the acrylic coating.
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment,
Other decomposition products include
AGPS, Canberra, 1991.
oxides of carbon.
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills A.B.N. 22 010 469 977. PO Box 246 Sunnybank, Queensland 4109 Australia Telephone +61 7 3246 2600 Facsimile +61 7 3246 2660 E-mail tubemills@smorgonsteel.com.au Internet www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills
DECEMBER 2006 9-8
LiteOil � Material Safety Data Sheet Oil Coated Tubular Steel Products
Identification Other Properties of iron oxide fumes may increase the risk of lung
cancer in operators exposed to pulmonary carcinogens.
Ingredients:
Product Name Long term exposure to manganese fumes may result in
Structural CHS Grade C350L0 LiteOil disorders of the nervous and reproductive systems.
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
Structural RHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 LiteOil
Occupational hygiene monitoring conducted by
Steel Alloy >60% None Allocated
Structural SHS DualGrade® C350L0/C450L0 LiteOil
Smorgon Steel Tube Mills using procedures outlined
Acrylic Coating <10% None Allocated
Other Names in Australian Standard AS 3853.1 indicated air
Oil Coated Steel Pipe/CHS concentrations of trace components present in the
Health Hazard Information
Oil Coated Steel RHS/SHS product to be well below current National Occupational
Oil Coated Steel Tube Health and Safety Council exposure standards during
Health Effects
welding operations. Individual MSDS’s should be
Manufacturer’s Code
Swallowed: Not applicable. consulted for potential air contaminants resulting 1 Section
UN Number: None allocated
from welding electrodes.
Eye: Cutting, grinding, sanding etc.
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated 2 Grade
operations may generate metal particles
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated First Aid 3 LiteOil
which are potentially injurious to eye tissue.
Hazchem Code: None allocated
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Skin: Sharp edges on steel products can cause
Poisons Schedule: None allocated
Eye: Holding eyelids open, flood with
lacerations to unprotected skin. During operations using
Use: Used in a variety of construction applications
General Description
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
or producing heat (welding, grinding etc.) burns may
Physical Description/Properties assistance urgently. LiteOil Finish
result from contact with hot surfaces. Some individuals
Appearance: Oily Metallic Coloured Tube may experience dermatitis with prolonged contact. Skin: For lacerations clean and dress wound. LiteOil tubular products have a lightly oiled
Melting Point (oC): >1500 Apply pressure bandage and elevate injured area.
Inhaled: During welding operations fume emissions can external coating that protects the product during
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg@ 25oC): Not Applicable Obtain medical aid urgently. For burns apply copious
cause metal fume fever with typical symptoms of sweating, transportation and handling.
Density: 7850 kg/m3 quantities of cool water. Do not apply creams. Seek
shivering, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
Flash Point (oC): Not Applicable medical attention urgently.
vomiting and lassitude. Recovery becomes apparent information on LiteOil Products.
usually 24 hours after exposure. Fumes may also irritate
Flammability Limits (%): Not Applicable Inhaled: Remove from contaminated air.
the eyes and mucous membranes.
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not Applicable Maintain breathing with artificial respiration
if necessary. Seek medical assistance urgently.
Dust produced by some operations may cause
unpleasant deposition in the ears, eyes and nose and Advice to Doctor: Refer to section on inhalation
may irritate the respiratory tract. hazards for welding operations.
Long term exposure to iron oxide fumes may produce a
benign lung condition (siderosis). High concentrations
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LiteOil � Material Safety Data Sheet Oil Coated Tubular Steel Products
Precautions For Use Other
Personal Protection
Exposure Limits References
If ventilation is inadequate, utilise respiratory
protection for thermally generated particulates
1.
Total particulate welding fume: Clayton, G.D., Clayton, F.E., Cralley, L.J. & Cralley,
5mg/m3(TWA) and fume complying with Australian
L.V., Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology John
Iron oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Fe) Standard AS 1716 and use in accordance
Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978�1985.
Manganese fume: 1mg/m3 (TWA) (as Mn) with Australian Standard AS 1715. Use eye
2. International Labour Office, Encyclopedia of
3mg/m3 (STEL) (as Mn) protection during operations which may
Occupational Health and Safety, International Labour
Aluminium (welding fume): 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Al) produce metal particles. Wear impervious
Office, Geneva, 1983.
Silica (fumed): 2mg/m3 (TWA) (respirable dust) gloves when handling this product.
3. Lenga, R.E. (Ed), The Sigma-Aldrich Library of
Engineering Controls Flammability Chemical Safety Data, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation,
1
During operations producing fumes or particulates Section
Milwaukee, 1985.
Oil coating is combustible.
ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air 4. BHP Laboratories, Technical Report. 2 Grade
concentrations of contaminants well below exposure
5. Standards Australia, AS 3853.1�1991 Fume From
3 LiteOil
standards. Operations in confined spaces require
Welding and Allied Processes Part 1: Guide to
Safe Handling Information
special procedures as defined in Australian Standard
Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Particulate
AS 2865. Guidance on ventilation systems is provided
Matter, Sydney, 1991.
Storage and Transport Notes:
in Health and Safety in Welding Tech. Note 7 Welding
6. Standards Australia, AS 2865�1986 Safe Working
Technology Institute of Australia. Evaluation of 1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Store in a stable configuration. Avoid
in a Confined Space Sydney, 1986.
contaminant concentrations should be undertaken in Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
contact with corrosive agents such as
7. Standards Australia, AS 1715�1991 Selection, Use www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
accordance with Australian Standard AS 3583.1. acids, alkalies and salts. Transport in
and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices, Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
accordance with government regulations.
Sydney, 1991. offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
Always ensure load is secure.
be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
8. Standards Australia, AS 1716�1991 Respiratory
Spills and Disposal representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
Protective Devices, Sydney, 1991.
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
9. Welding Technology Institute of Australia,
Recycle scrap steel or dispose of at an approved site. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
Health and Safety in Welding, Tech. Note No.7, his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
Fire/Explosion Hazard Sydney, 1989. suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
10. National Occupational Health and Safety
Product is oil coated. Irritant fumes their proper use.
may be produced during a fire situation. Commission, Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
Decomposition products include oxides of Contaminants in the Occupational Environment,
AGPS, Canberra, 1991.
carbon, nitrogen and sulphur.
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NoKote � Material Safety Data Sheet Uncoated Tubular Steel Products
Identification Other Properties Long term exposure to iron oxide fumes may produce
a benign lung condition (siderosis). High concentrations
Ingredients:
Product Name of iron oxide fumes may increase the risk of lung cancer
Available on all Smorgon Steel Tube Mills tubular in operators exposed to pulmonary carcinogens. Long
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
steel products on request. term exposure to manganese fumes may result in
Steel Alloy >60% None Allocated
Other Names disorders of the nervous and reproductive systems.
Uncoated Steel Pipe
First Aid
Health Hazard Information
Uncoated Steel Tube
Swallowed: Not applicable.
Uncoated Steel RHS & SHS Health Effects
Eye: Holding eyelids open, flood
Manufacturer’s Code Swallowed: Not applicable.
with water for at least 15 minutes.
UN Number: None allocated
Eye: Cutting, grinding, sanding etc. 1 Section
Seek medical assistance urgently.
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
operations may generate metal particles
Skin: For lacerations clean and dress wound.
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated 2 Grade
which are potentially injurious to eye tissue.
Apply pressure bandage and elevate injured area.
Hazchem Code: None allocated
3 NoKote
Skin: Sharp edges on steel products can cause Obtain medical aid urgently. For burns apply copious
Poisons Schedule: None allocated
lacerations to unprotected skin. During operations quantities of cool water. Do not apply creams. Seek
Use: Used in a variety of construction applications
using or producing heat (welding, grinding etc.) medical attention urgently.
General Description
Physical Description/Properties burns may result from contact with hot surfaces.
Inhaled: Remove from contaminated air.
Appearance: Metallic coloured pipe NoKote Finish
Inhaled: During welding operations fume emissions can Maintain breathing with artificial respiration
Melting Point (oC): >1500 cause metal fume fever with typical symptoms of sweating, if necessary. Seek medical assistance urgently. NoKote products are the same as N.O.P products
.C.
Vapour Pressure (mm of Hg@ 25oC): Not Applicable shivering, headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea,
Advice to Doctor: Refer to section on inhalation hazards � i.e. bare tubular steel products with No Oil, Paint
vomiting and lassitude. Recovery becomes apparent
Density: 7850 kg/m3 for welding operations involving zinc coated steel. or Coating.
usually 24 hours after exposure. Fumes may also irritate
Flash Point (oC): Not Applicable
See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
the eyes and mucous membranes.
Flammability Limits (%): Not Applicable
information on NoKote Products.
Dust produced by some operations may cause
Solubility in Water (g/L): Not Applicable
unpleasant deposition in the ears, eyes and nose
and may irritate the respiratory tract.
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NoKote � Material Safety Data Sheet Uncoated Tubular Steel Products
Precautions For Use Other
Personal Protection
Exposure Limits References
If ventilation is inadequate, utilise respiratory
protection for thermally generated particulates
1.
Total particulate welding fume: Clayton, G.D., Clayton, F.E., Cralley, L.J. & Cralley,
5mg/m3(TWA)
and fume complying with Australian
L.V., Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology John
Iron oxide fume: 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Fe)
Standard AS 1716 and use in accordance
Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978�1985.
Manganese fume: 1mg/m3 (TWA) (as Mn) with Australian Standard AS 1715. Use
2. International Labour Office, Encyclopedia of
3mg/m3 (STEL) (as Mn) eye protection during operations which
Occupational Health and Safety, International Labour
Aluminium (welding fume): 5mg/m3 (TWA) (as Al) may produce metal particles. Wear cotton
Office, Geneva, 1983.
Silica (fumed): 2mg/m3 (TWA) (respirable dust) gloves when handling steel products.
3. Lenga, R.E. (Ed), The Sigma-Aldrich Library of
Engineering Controls Flammability Chemical Safety Data, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation,
1
During operations producing fumes or particulates Section
Milwaukee, 1985.
Not applicable.
ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air 4. BHP Laboratories, Technical Report. 2 Grade
concentrations of contaminants well below exposure
5. Standards Australia, AS 3853.1�1991 Fume From
3 NoKote
standards. Operations in confined spaces require
Welding and Allied Processes Part 1: Guide to
special procedures as defined in Australian Standard
Safe Handling Information Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Particulate
AS 2865. Guidance on ventilation systems is provided
Matter, Sydney, 1991. Notes:
Storage and Transport
in Health and Safety in Welding Tech. Note 7 Welding
6. Standards Australia, AS 2865�1986 Safe Working
Technology Institute of Australia. Evaluation of 1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Store in a stable configuration. Avoid in a Confined Space Sydney, 1986.
contaminant concentrations should be undertaken Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
contact with corrosive agents such as
7. Standards Australia, AS 1715�1991 Selection, Use www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3583.1. acids, alkalies and salts. Transport in
and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices, Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
accordance with government regulations
Sydney, 1991. offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
and always ensure load is secure. be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
8. Standards Australia, AS 1716�1991 Respiratory
representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
Spills and Disposal Protective Devices, Sydney, 1991.
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
9. Welding Technology Institute of Australia,
Recycle scrap steel or dispose of at an approved site. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
Health and Safety in Welding, Tech. Note No.7, his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
Fire/Explosion Hazard Sydney, 1989. suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
10. National Occupational Health and Safety
During a fire situation irritant fumes may be their proper use.
Commission, Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
expected. Decomposition products include
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment,
oxides of carbon.
AGPS, Canberra, 1991.
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ClearKote � Material Safety Data Sheet Clear Polymer Coating on HotDipGal Pipe Tubular Steel Products
Identification Health Hazard Information
Physical Description/Properties
Health Effects
Appearance & Odour
Product Name
Milky fluid with slight ammonia odour.
Structural CHS Grade C250L0 HotDipGal Acute Swallowed: May cause headache,
Structural CHS Grade C350L0 HotDipGal Boiling Point: 100ÂşC dizziness, dullness, gastric disorders and
Pipe Grade C250L0 HotDipGal Volatiles %: >60 symptoms of nervous system depression.
Chemical Name Acute Eye: May be moderately irritating.
Flash Point: Not available
Water-Based Paint
Acute Skin: May be moderately irritating.
Flammability Limits: Not available
Trade Names Acute Inhaled: Vapour or mist may case headache,
Vol. Solids: 14%
KKK-Base nausea and irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Viscosity: 11-12 Sec
Other Names Chronic Swallowed: Repeated or prolonged contact,
Ford Cup No4 1 Section
ClearKote liquid or vapour, may have toxic effects or exposure is
Melting Point: 0ÂşC
Manufacturers Code 2
higher than the recommended TLV. Grade
Vapour Press: Not available
KKKB Chronic Eye: Repeated or prolonged contact, liquid
3 Finish
Specific Gravity: .90-1.1
UN Number: None allocated or vapour, may have toxic effects or exposure is higher
than the recommended TLV.
V.O.C’S: <190gr/1000mL
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
General Description
Chronic Skin: Repeated or prolonged contact, liquid
pH: 9-10
Hazchem Code: Not applicable
or vapour, may have toxic effects or exposure is higher
Autoignition: Not available
Subsidiary Risk: None allocated ClearKote Finish
than the recommended TLV.
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Poisons Schedule: Not applicable Chronic Inhaled: Repeated or prolonged contact, Smorgon Steel Tube Mills galvanized (HotDipGal)
Water Solubility: Dilutes in water
Use: Applied to Smorgon Steel Tube Mills galvanized liquid or vapour, may have toxic effects or exposure is products generally have a clear polymer coating
products e.g. HotDipGal higher than the recommended TLV. applied to the outside surface. The mill-applied coating
Other Properties
Packaging Group: Not applicable is a water dispersible resin emulsion which is used to
First Aid
Ingredients: protect the zinc surface from corrosion (White Rust)
Class: Not applicable
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. after manufacture through to transport and distribution.
Chemical Entity Proportion CAS No.
Sub Risk: Not applicable Keep patient quiet and warm.
See Part 6 of this Product Manual for further
Water-based Seek immediate medical assistance.
>20% None Allocated
Acrylic Resin information on HotDipGal Products.
Eye: Irrigate with water for 15min.
Butoxy Ethanol <20% None Allocated
Seek medical assistance.
Propylene Glycol <20% None Allocated Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash
Water <50% None Allocated skin thoroughly with water. Seek medical assistance
if effects persist.
Inhaled: Remove patient from exposure.
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
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ClearKote � Material Safety Data Sheet Clear Polymer Coating on HotDipGal Pipe & SupaGal® Tubular Steel Products
Precautions for Use Safe Handling Information Other Information
Exposure Limits Storage and Transport ClearKote is a water based, non-flammable,
non-toxic, acrylic/styrene resin specifically designed
TLV � none established, but treat as per Butoxy Ethanol Floor may be slippery when spilt. Use good
as a fast drying inhibitive primer for the steel tube
(less than 20% of volume) � 25 ppm. occupational work practice. Keep away
manufacturing industry. The very quick “wetting� and
from freezing or product may coagulate.
Engineering Controls penetrative qualities along with the extremely tough
Spills and Disposal surface finish also include aluminium, galvanizing,
Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists, fibro and timber as desirable substrates. The product
wear respirator or air wash hood. Dike and contain liquid. Remove sources of ignition. is designed for use directly from the can with a simple
Absorb with dry earth or similar absorbent material. Refer water cleanup. On clean dense (steel) surface a
Personal Protection to local Metropolitan Waste Disposal Authority for disposal. 2
coverage rate of 18 m cold be expected dropping
Wear impervious PVC gloves, safety 1 Section
proportionately as the porosity of the protected
Fire/Explosion Hazard
glasses and respirator where ventilations product increases. 2 Grade
is not adequate. Liquid not considered a fire or
3 Finish
explosion hazard, though concentrated
Flammability vapours may support a fire. Fire fighters
to wear full protective clothing, including
Use in well ventilated area. Vapours may
Notes:
self-contained breathing apparatus.
support a fire if allowed to concentrate.
1. For the latest information on Material Safety Data
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical or fog
Sheets, refer to the Smorgon Steel Tube Mills website,
extinguishers can be used.
www.smorgonsteel.com.au/tubemills/resources.
Disclaimer � All information given by Smorgon Steel Tube Mills is
offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to
be accurate. However, this information is offered without warranty,
representation, inducement, or licence and Smorgon Steel Tube Mills
does not assume any legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at
his own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of
suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure
their proper use.
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Comparative Weld Fume Testing Results
Introduction Summary Methodology
Sampling was conducted during GMAW welding of Apart from HotDipGal products, the organic and Sampling was conducted in accordance with
AS 3853.1 except for the type of sampling device
uncoated steel (NoKote), galvanized steel (SupaGal®), metallic constituents of fume which were detected
hot-dip galvanized steel (HotDipGal) and steel with a from personal sampling are well within Worksafe used. For this project a sampling device developed
blue alkyd primer coating (KleenKote®) for metallic and exposure standards. See the SSTM Product Solutions by EHL was used.
organic emission to quantify personal exposure. Guide for further information. Analysis to determine organic constituents was
1. Australian Standards AS 3583.1 Guide to methods
A sampling device was used for particulate and performed by gas chromatography and mass
vaporous components of emission. It was positioned for the sampling and analysis of particulate matter. spectrometry (GC-MS).
inside the welders headshield as outlined in AS 3853.1. 2. Australian Standards AS 3640 (1989), Workplace Analysis to determine metals was performed by inductively
This location is necessary to determine the level of atmosphere � Methods for sampling and gravimetric coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES).
personal exposure to welding fume over 60 minutes determination of inspirable dust, Standards Australia,
(actual arc time). North Sydney.
Notes:
Filter and
Sampling was also carried out next to the fume 3. Worksafe (1991). Exposure standards for atmospheric Support
Screen 1. Weld testing was conducted at a National Association
source for 10 minutes (actual arc time), and a contaminants in the occupational environment,
of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory.
background sample conducted for half an hour second edition. Guidance Note and National Exposure Charcoal
2. See the SSTM Product Solutions Guide for further information.
(secondary
before and after welding. Standards. Worksafe Australia, October 1991. absorbent)
3. Contact the Welding Technology Institute
Graphtrap GB
Apart from HotDipGal products, the results noted
(primary to pump Australia (WTIA) for further information:
WORKSAFE EXPOSURE STANDARDS COMPARISON
that organic and metallic constituents of fume detected absorbent)
FUME CONCENTRATION INSIDE WELDERS HELMET
PO Box 6165, Silverwater NSW 1811;
from personal sampling are well within Worksafe 15
Telephone +61-2-9748 4443;
Australia exposure standards. Additional information Facsimile +61-2-9748 2858;
on these Weld Fume Tests are presented in the Worksafe Australia sets E-mail info@wtia.com.au; or
a personal exposure limit
SSTM Product Solutions Guide. Internet www.wtia.com.au
of Fume Concentration
10
during welding at 5
Further information on managing welding fumes can be Sampling device developed by
milligrams per cubic metre
(mg/m3) for an 8-hour
EHL illustrated conforms to AS 3640
obtained from the Welding Technology Institute of Australia Time Weighted Average
(TWA) exposure.
(WTIA) � specifically their Technical Note 7 and Fume 5
Sampling in accordance
Minimisation Guidelines (see also www.wtia.com.au). with AS 3853.1.
4
3
2
1
0
SupaGal® HotDipGal
KleenKote® NoKote 100 g/m2 each side 300 g/m2 each side
mg/m2
1.7 mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3 13 mg/m3
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Comparative Weld Fume Testing Results
Personal Exposure to Organic Emission Organic Emission Adjacent to Source*
SupaGal® Worksafe Exposure SupaGal® Worksafe Exposure
Background NoKote KleenKote® NoKote KleenKote®
(100g/m 2 each side) (100g/m 2 each side)
Standards (TWA) Standards (TWA)
Compound
mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3
1,1,1 � Trichloroethane 0.11 0.04 680 0.13 680
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
0.19 0.20 1030 0.46 1030
Cyclohexane <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
0.01 0.01 16 0.09 16
Benzene <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
0.04 410 0.01 0.01 2.39 410
Methyl Methacrylate <0.001 <0.01 <0.01
0.15 0.17 1610 0.42 1610
Methyl Cyclohexane <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
0.04 0.12 0.88 0.07 377 0.42 0.41 0.14 377
Toluene
0.21 0.19 0.14 0.76 0.15 0.16 2.09
Total Hydrocarbons - -
Notes:
Personal Exposure to Metals Metallic Emission Adjacent to Source*
1. * Comparing results achieved from sampling adjacent
Worksafe Worksafe Worksafe Worksafe to the fume source with Worksafe exposure standards should
SupaGal® SupaGal®
Exposure Exposure Exposure Exposure
(100g/m 2 (100g/m 2
Background NoKote KleenKote® NoKote KleenKote® be made with caution. These results are not representative
Standards Standards Standards Standards
Metal each side) each side) of personal exposure.
(TWA) (STEL or peak) (TWA) (STEL or peak)
mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 mg/m 3
0.15 0.15
Lead (Pb) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.2 <0.2 <0.11 -
0.01 0.06 5 0.90 5
Aluminium (Al) <0.02 <0.01 - <0.2 <0.2 -
0.5 0.5
Chromium (Cr) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
0.01 1.75 5 0.2 147 5
Iron (Fe) <0.02 <0.01 - <0.1 -
0.30 1 3 27.8 1 3
Manganese (Mn) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1 <0.1
10 10
Molybdenum (Mo) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
1 1
Nickel (Ni) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
2 2
Tin (Sn) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
0.2 5 (as ZnO) 10 (as ZnO) 0.2 1.16 5 (as ZnO) 10 (as ZnO)
Zinc (Zn) <0.02 <0.01 <0.02 <0.1
0.5
Barium (Ba) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 - -
0.05 0.05
Cobalt (Co) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
0.23 0.08 2 (as CaO) 0.1 1.06 2 (as CaO)
Calcium (Ca) <0.01 <0.01 - <0.1 -
0.04 0.2 2.36 0.2
Copper (Cu) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 - <0.1 <0.1 -
0.01 0.05 0.05 0.05
Cadmium (Cd) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 <0.1 <0.1 <0.11
0.05 0.05
Arsenic (As) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
0.05 (as V2O 5) 0.05 (as V2O 5)
Vanadium (V) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 - <0.1 <0.1 <0.11 -
10 (as MgO) 10 0.12 10 (as MgO) 10
Magnesium (Mg) <0.02 <0.01 <0.01 <0.02 <0.2 <0.2
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