ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG. CO. -- 300 SERIES ARCALOY AC-DC STAINLESS STEEL COVERED ELECTRODES -- 3439-00-878-2145 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:300 SERIES ARCALOY AC-DC STAINLESS STEEL COVERED ELECTRODES
MSDS Date:05/21/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-878-2145
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG. CO.
Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE
Box:308
City:MT.CARMEL
State:PA
ZIP:17851
Country:US
Info Phone Num:717-339-5200
Emergency Phone Num:717-339-5200, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:03805
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIV OF HOSKINS MFG CO
Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE
Box:308
City:MTCARMEL
State:PA
ZIP:17851
Country:US
Phone:717-339-5200, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:03805
Company Name:ARCOS ALLOYS DIVISION OF HOSKINS MFG. CO.
Address:#1 ARCOS DRIVE
Box:City:MT CARMEL
State:PA
ZIP:17851
Country:US
Phone:570-339-5200; 717-339-5200
CAGE:19270

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

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 AS FE2O3

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM COMPOUND
CAS:7439-98-7
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Ingred Name:SODIUM METASILICATE, ANHYDROUS
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 8HR
ACGIH TLV:C; 2 MG.M3

Ingred Name:NIOBIUM
CAS:7440-03-1
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3, DUST; 9394

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Ingred Name:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 AS F
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 AS F

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (FELDSPAR)
CAS:68476-25-5
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:COPPER (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE TO
    WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA OR
    DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. LONG-TERM (CHRONIC)
    OVER-EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO SIDE ROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNG) AND IS
    BELIEVED TO EFFECT AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM(6+) IS LISTED BY NTP,IARC AND
    OSHA;NICKEL IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR
    HEALTH. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
    KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS.

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

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED
    BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S
    INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z49.1, "SAFETY IN
    WELDING AND CUTTING" PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN WELDING SOCITY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR GENERAL WORK AREA WHEN
    LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURES BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO
    KEEP FUMES AND GASES BELOW TLV LEVEL.
Protective Gloves:WELDER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WELDER'S HELMET OR USE FACE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD, & BODY PROTECTION. INCLUDES
    ARM PROTECTION, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, DARK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO PERMIT LIVE PARTS OR
    ELECTRODES TO CONTACT SKIN...OR CLOTHING OR GLOVES IF THEY ARE WET.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRAIN THE WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. INSULATE FROM WORK
    AND GROUND.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES AND GASES CANNOT BE
    CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THE COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY DEPENDS ON METAL &
    PROCESS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER, OR
    LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
    WITH FEDERAL, STATE A ND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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