ALLOY RODS CORP. -- ER316 ARCALOY BARE STAINLESS STEEL WIRE  -- 3439-00-995-6750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ER316 ARCALOY BARE STAINLESS STEEL WIRE
MSDS Date:02/24/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-995-6750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLOY RODS CORP.
Address:WILSON AVE
Box:517
City:HANOVER
State:PA
ZIP:17331
Info Phone Num:717-637-8911
Emergency Phone Num:717-637-8911
CAGE:LO546
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLOY RODS CORP.
Address:WILSON AVE
Box:517
City:HANOVER
State:PA
ZIP:17331
Phone:(717) 637-8911
CAGE:LO546
Company Name:ESAB GROUP INC
Address:801 WILSON AVENUE
Box:517
City:HANOVER
State:PA
ZIP:17331
Country:US
Phone:717-637-8911 OR 800-933-7070
CAGE:84021

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

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 11-14%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 18-20%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
Fraction by Wt: 2-3%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0-2.5%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: .25-.60%
Other REC Limits:MSHA 10 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 0.03%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW)  (SARA III)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3500000
Fraction by Wt: 0.03%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:SULFUR
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: 0.03%

Ingred Name:INGREDIENTS 01 THRU 06 LISTED BY MFR. 07 THRU 09 BY SPEC.
    INGREDIENT PERCENTAGES WERE TAKEN FROM SPEC.(MIL-E-19933)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:WELDING PRODUCES SEVERAL HAZARDS.
    BREATHING FUMES MAY PRODUCE METAL FUME FEVER OR IF PROLONGED AND
    REPEATED MAY PRODUCE SIDEROSIS. UV LIGHT MAY BURN EYES & SKIN.
    ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM ARE BOTH
    LISTED;CHROMIUM CATEGORY 1 AND NICKEL CATEGORY 2A.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,CHILLS,FEVER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING

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

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE, BUT ARCS AND
    SPARKS FROM WELDING OPERATIONS MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA. PRIME HAZARDS ARE
    DURING USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHEN WELDING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA, USE NIOSH FUME
    RESPIRATOR OR A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR. USE SAME IF EXPOSED ABOVE
    TLV(PEL).
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(PEL).
Protective Gloves:WELDERS GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD WITH DARK FILTER
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLOTHING (I.E. LEATHER APRON)
    APPROPRIATE TO PROTECT SKIN FROM SPARKS AND ULTRA-VIOLET (UV)
    RADIATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:READ AND FOLLOW MFR'S INSTRUCTIONS AND
    PRECAUTIONARY LABEL. SEE STANDARD Z-49.1 PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN
    WELDING SOCIETY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALSO SEE OSHA PUBLICATION 2206 (29CFR1910).

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COIL OF METAL WIRE 0.062 IN O.D.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REPORTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING OPERATIONS MAY PRODUCE METAL
    OXIDE FUMES

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

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

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