TELEDYNE-MCKAY -- WELDING ELECTRODE #312  -- 3439-00-611-8043
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WELDING ELECTRODE #312
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-611-8043
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TELEDYNE-MCKAY
Emergency Phone Num:717-845-7581
CAGE:KO940
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOBART BROS CO  MCKAY WELDING PRODUCTS DIV
Address:400 TRADE SQ E
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373-2900
Country:US
Phone:513-332-5706
CAGE:76254
Company Name:TELEDYNE-MCKAY
Address:850 GRANTLEY RD.
Box:1509
City:YORK
State:PA
ZIP:17405-1509
Country:US
Phone:717-845-7581
CAGE:KO940

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

Ingred Name:IRON,CAS #7439-89-6
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 60%
ACGIH TLV:5MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 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:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.3%
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: 0.6%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUME FEVER - METALLIC
    TASTE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,DIFFICULTY BREATHING. CHRONIC,LUNG FIBROSIS

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.RESUSCITATE OR ADMINISTER OXYGEN AS
    NEEDED. CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS MAY BE SWEPT UP OR OTHERWISE RECOVERED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:WEAR FULL FACE SHIELD WITH APPROPRIATE SHADE GLASS.
    WEAR HAND,HEAD,BODY PROTECTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM
    RADIATION,SPARKS AND ELECTRIC SHOCK. ALSO BEWARE OF PHYSICAL STRAIN
    AND BURNS.

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

Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:GAUNTLET GLOVES
Eye Protection:SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Other Protective Equipment:SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS NOV85 -CHROMIUM AND NICKEL ARE CONFIRMED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
    MANGANESE CAN PRODUCE A PARKINSON TYPE REACTION WHICH CAN BE
    NON-REVERSABLE. ALSO CONTAINS OXIDES OR FLUORIDES OF AL,CA,MG,K,NA

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:METAL ROD

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUX,RESIDUES MAYBE LANDFILLED PER
    FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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