J B ALLOY CO INC -- ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE  -- 3439-00-221-9390
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-221-9390
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J B ALLOY CO INC
Address:330 S. 66TH STREET
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77011
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:713-936-3232
CAGE:4M698
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J B ALLOY CO INC
Address:330 S 66TH ST
Box:230070
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77011
Country:US
Phone:713-926-3232
CAGE:4M698
Company Name:ROBINSON TECHNICAL
Address:1050 PENNER CREST
Box:230070
City:HOUSTON
Phone:713-869-6000
CAGE:ROBIN

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:UNCLASSIFIED WELDING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
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:NONE OF THE METALS LISTED IN THIS ALLOY
    ARE LISTED AS CARCONOGENS. CHROMIUM, A SUSPECT CARCINOGEN MAY EXIST
    IN TRACE AMT
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 OCCUR 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.
    REMOVE VICTIM FROM WELDING AND DUSTY AREAS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  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
    CONTAMINANTS. CHLORINATED SOLVENTS MAY DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC GASES.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC COLOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN CLEANING UP AROUND METAL
    DUST AND PARTICULATE AREAS.

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