METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC -- METEC 2080 NICKEL CHROME;WELDING POWDER  -- 3439-01-027-9242
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METEC 2080 NICKEL CHROME;WELDING POWDER
MSDS Date:07/01/1988
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-027-9242
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:14436 MAX RD RT 4 BOX 4752
Box:4752
City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77581-9709
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-485-7765
Emergency Phone Num:713-485-7765
CAGE:63726
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC
Address:14435 MAX ROAD
Box:City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77581
Country:US
Phone:713-485-7765
CAGE:63726

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 65.25%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20.0%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 14.75%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:UNCLASSIFIED WELDING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES,
    GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
    FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN
    SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. A CUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC
    GASES MAYCAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
    CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM ARE CONSIDERED
    POSSIBLE CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA. RESPIRATORY CANCER FROM WELDING IS
    UNCONFIRMED.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
    DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR
    IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE
    NOTED. WATERY EYES, HEADACHE, BREA THING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT
    COUGHING AND/OR CHEST PAINS MAY OCCURE FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE. TOXIC
    GASES CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SOME WORKERS MAY BE AFFECTED BY A
    PRE-EXISTING CONDITION OR OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS BECAUSE OF THE
    WIDE VARIATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUSCEPTIBILITIES.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF POWER PRIOR TO REMOVAL
    FROM EXPOSURE AREA AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID. REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE AREA AND CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING IS D IFFICULT. IF NOT BREATHING, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE, BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE.
    EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:GRAPHITE,DOLOMITE,OR SODIUM CHLORIDE;DO NOT USE
    WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.POWDER CAN BE
    IGNITED BY AND IGNITION SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES
    AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN
    FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. AVOID
    INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSU RE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR GLOVES AND FLAME RETARDANT
    CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO
    RADIATION WHEN HOT CUTTING OR WELDING.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO SHIELD OTHERS. WHEN
    ELECTRODES AND FLUXES ARE CONSUMED, THE FUME AND GAS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN FORM FROM THE INGREDIENTS
    LISTED. NEW COMPOUNDS  NOT IN THE ELECTRODES MAY FORM.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR
    WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE
    BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS.  USE ONLY NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING TO
    KEEP THE DUST, FUMES & GASES FROM THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE
Protective Gloves:WELDERS LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD W/LENS
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING,
    GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO RADIATION WHEN HOT
    CUTTING OR WELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
    LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WELDING AND HOT CUTTING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.
    THEIR COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL BEING
    WELDED, THE PROCEDURES, PROCESSES AND THE TYPE OF WIRE OR
    ELECTRODES	USED. OTHER INFLUENCING FACTORS ARE THEPRESENCE OF
    CONTAMINENTS. CHLORINATED SOLVENTS MAY DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC GASES.

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:1 MM
Spec Gravity:7.8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN
    FLAMES;AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING AND CUTTING OPERATION MAY
    INCLUDE OXIDES OF THE METALS, CHROMATES, FLUORIDES, COMPLEX
    METALLICS, AND OZONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.