Specification Sheet

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S afety Latest Revision: August 2015
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S heet Forney Industries, Inc.
19060
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
UN-number: Welding rods are not classified as dangerous goods for transport and has no UN number.
UN proper shipping name: Welding rods are not classified as dangerous goods for transport and has no UN proper shipping
name.
Transport hazard class: Welding rods are not classified as dangerous goods for transport.
Packing group: There are not any special precautions with which a user should or must comply or be aware of in connection
with transport or conveyance either within or outside premises.
Environmental hazards: Welding rods are not environmentally hazardous according to the criteria of the UN Model
Regulations (as reflected in the IMDG Code, ADR, RID and AND) and/or a marine pollutant to the IMDG Code.
Special precautions for users: There are not any special precautions which a user should or must comply or be aware of in
connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside premises of the welding rod.
Transport in Bulk According to Annex III MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: Welding rods in massive form do not
subject under MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code. Not applicable – product is transported only in packaged form.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Safety, health and environment regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture: Read and understand the
manufacturer’s instructions, your employer’s safety practices and the health and safety instructions on the label. Observe any
federal and local regulations. Take precautions when welding and protect yourself and others.
Warning: Welding fumes and gases are hazardous to your health and may damage lungs and other organs. Use adequate
ventilation. Electric shock can kill. Arc rays and sparks can injure eyes and burn skin. Wear correct hand, head, eye and body
protection.
Chemical safety assessment: No
USA: Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, this product is considered hazardous. This product contains or
produces a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq.) United States EPA Toxic Substance Control Act: All constituents of this product are on
the TSCA inventory list or are excluded from listing.
EPCRA/SARA Title III Toxic Chemicals
The following metallic components are listed as SARA 313 “Toxic Chemicals” and potential subject to annual SARA reporting.
See Section 3 for weight percentage.
Ingredient Name
Disclosure Threshold
Manganese
5 mg/m3
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16. OTHER INFORMATION:
The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued. However, no warranty is expressed to be
implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information. This information and product are furnished on the condition
that the person receiving them shall make his own determinations as to the suitability of the product for his particular purpose
and on the condition that he assumes the risk of his use thereof.
This Safety Data Sheet complies with the EC directives 91/155/EEC and 93/112/EEC, including modifications 2001/58/EC.
Complies with OSHA Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) of 1986 Public Law 99-499.
Hazard Statements:
H228 – Flammable solid
H373 – May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
R-Phrases:
R11 – Highly flammable
R48 – Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
S-Phrases:
S43 – In case of fire, use fire-fighting equipment on basis class D.