HOBART BROTHERS COMPANY -- WELDING ELECTRODE, AWS A5.1, "GROUP A"  -- 3438-00-262-2669
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WELDING ELECTRODE, AWS A5.1, "GROUP A"
MSDS Date:12/01/1988
FSC:3438
NIIN:00-262-2669
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HOBART BROTHERS COMPANY
Address:600 W. MAIN STREET
City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Info Phone Num:(513) 332-4000
Emergency Phone Num:(513) 332-4000
CAGE:28835
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOBART BROTHERS CO
Address:600 W MAIN ST HOBART SQUARE
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Phone:513-339-6000
CAGE:28835

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 70-90%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-6%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2-10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SILICATE
CAS:1312-76-1
Fraction by Wt: <5%

Ingred Name:SILICATE BINDERS (SODIUM SILICATE)
CAS:1344-09-8
Fraction by Wt: 3-15%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. MAY LEAD TO
    SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNGS), AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTIONS,
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, MUSCULAR WEA KNESS & TREMORS SIMILAR TO
    PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
    DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS
    (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNGS), AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTIONS, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM & MUSCULAR TR EMORS SIMILAR TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
    ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES/BURN SKIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED
    BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. SKIN/EYE: IF IRRITATION OR FLASH BURNS
    DEVELOP AFTER EXPOSURE, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. WASH W/WATER TO REMOVE
    DUSTS.  INHALATION: REMOVE FROM OVEREXPOSURE/APPLY ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION, IF NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON FLAMMABLE. WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN
    IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN.
    ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Other Precautions:ONE RECOMMENDED WAY TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION &
    QUANTITY OF FUMES & GASES 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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT/AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC TO KEEP
    <TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS 14
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER
    PROTECTION. PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREEN/FLASH GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN WELDER TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK &
    GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OZONE, NOX, IRON OXIDE,
    MANGANESE, SILICON OXIDE, TITANIUM OXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATION SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
    W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOC AL REGULATIONS.

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