ITW HOBART BROTHERS -- GROUP B, AWS WELDING ELECTRODE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEE SUPPL) -- 3439-01-343-3854 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GROUP B, AWS WELDING ELECTRODE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEE SUPPL)
MSDS Date:07/01/1999
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-343-3854
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ITW HOBART BROTHERS
Address:400 TRADE SQUARE EAST
City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Info Phone Num:937-332-4000
Emergency Phone Num:937-332-4000
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED.
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO486
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRGAS
Address:100 MATSONFORD ROAD
Box:City:RADNOR
State:PA
ZIP:19087
Country:US
Phone:215-687-5253
CAGE:0DHP5
Company Name:ITW HOBART BROTHERS
Address:400 TRADE SQUARE EAST
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Phone:937-332-4000
CAGE:TO486

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

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Minumum % Wt:2.
Maxumum % Wt:50.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3(R)

Ingred Name:NICKEL
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Minumum % Wt:25.
Maxumum % Wt:80.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:6.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:FLUORSPAR
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3(AS F)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3(AS F)

Ingred Name:MANGANESE
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
< Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:C5 MG/M3(DUST)
OSHA STEL:3 MG/M3(FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3(DUST&FUME)

Ingred Name:SILICA
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:10.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3(R)

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA FUME
CAS:69012-64-2
RTECS #:VV7312000
OSHA PEL:0.8 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3(R)

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:10.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:COPPER
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
< Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3(DUST)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3(DUST)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICATE BINDERS
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:10.

Ingred Name:ZIRCONIUM
CAS:7440-67-7
RTECS #:ZH7070000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
OSHA STEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM CARBONATE
CAS:1633-05-2
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:25.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3(R)

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
< Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
< Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3(R)
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3(R)

Ingred Name:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE
CAS:1309-64-4
RTECS #:CC5650000
< Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3(AS SB)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3(AS SB)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:BARIUM CARBONATE
CAS:513-77-9
RTECS #:CQ8600000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:15.
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3(AS BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3(AS BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE
    EFFECTS : WELDING FUMES-MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. NICKEL
    FUMES MAY CAUSE TIGHTNESS IN CHEST,  METAL FUME FEVER, ALLERGIC
    REACTION.  LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: WELDING FUMES:
    EXCESS LEVELS MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, LUNG FIBROSIS,
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS OR "SIDEROSIS". STUDIES OF NICKEL  REFINERY WORKERS
    INDICATED HIGHER INCIDENCE OF LUNG AND NASAL CANCERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL COMPOUNDS MUST BE CONSIDERED
    CARCINOGENS ACCORDING TO OSHA (29CFR 1910.1200).  NICKEL COMPOUNDS
    ARE CLASSIFIED AS IARC GROUP 1 AND NTP GROUP 2 CARCINOGENS. WELDING
    FUMES MUST BE CONSIDERED AS P OSSIBLE CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA (29
    CFR 1910.I200).
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTRIC ARC WELDING MAY CREATE ONE OR MORE OF
    THE FOLLOWING HEALTH HAZARDS: ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN
    SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
    YOUR HEALTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING IMPAIRED
    LUNG FUNCTIONS (ASTHMA-LIKE CONDITIONS).

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

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED
    BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. EYES & SKIN: IF IRRITATION OR FLASH
    BURNS DEVELOP AFTER EXPOSURE, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT PROVIDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT PROVIDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING CONSUMABLES APPLICABLE TO THIS
    SHEET AS SHIPPED ARE NONREACTIVE, NONFLAMMABLE, NONEXPLOSIVE AND
    ESSENTIALLY NONHAZARDOUS UNTIL WELDED. WELDING ARCS AND SPARKS CAN
    IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMM ABLE PRODUCTS.  SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL
    STANDARD Z49.I

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

Spill Release Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT PROVIDED.
Other Precautions:NOT PROVIDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT FUME RESPIRATOR
    OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE
    LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLVS.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO
    KEEP THE FUMES AND GASES BELOW PEL/TLVS IN THE WORKERS BREATHING
    ZONE AND GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:AT THE MINIMUM, WELDERS GLOVES. MAY INCLUDE ARM
    PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:WEAR HELMET OR USE FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS. BEGIN
    WITH SHADE 14.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD AND BODY PROTECTION WHICH
    HELP TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
    SEE ANSI Z49.1. MAY INCLUDE APRON, HAT, SHOULDER PROTECTION, DARK
    NONSYNTHETIC CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME: CONTD: ENI-C1; ENIFE-C1.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WELDING CONSUMABLES APPLICABLE AS SHIPPED ARE SOLID
    AND NONVOLATILE AS SHIPPED.

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

NOT PROVIDED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT PROVIDED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRIMARILY OXIDES OF NICKEL. GASEOUS
    REACTION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
    OZONE AND NITROGEN OXIDES MAY BE FORMED BY THE RADIATION FROM THE
    ARC.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED.

====================  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 AN D LOCAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:REPORTABLE  NICKEL, MANGANESE, COPPER,
    ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE, BARIUM CARBONATE. REPORTABLE ONLY UNDER FIBROUS
    FORM ALUMINUM OXIDE. REPORTABLE ONLY IN FUME OR DUST FORM ALUMINUM.
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: THESE
    PRODUCTS CONTAIN OR PRODUCE CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
    CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
    HARM). (CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND  SAFETY CODE SECTION 25249.5 ETSEQ.)

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