Revision date: 11/10/2014 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: SuperArc® L-56® Product Size: 0.030 in Other means of identification SDS number: 200000000282 Recommended use and restriction on use Recommended use: GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Restrictions on use: Not Known. Read this SDS before using this product.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Not applicable Hazard statement Precautionary statement Not applicable Electrical Shock can kill. If welding must be performed in damp locations or with wet clothing, on metal structures or when in cramped positions such as sitting , kneeling or lying, or if there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with workpiece, use the following equipment: Semiautomatic DC Welder, DC Manual (Stick) Welder, or AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: Unlikely due to form of product, except for granular materials. Avoid hand, clothing, food, and drink contact with metal fume or powder which can cause ingestion of particulate during hand to mouth activities such as drinking, eating, smoking, etc. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Contact a poison control center. Unless the poison control center advises otherwise, wash out mouth thoroughly with water.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: As shipped, the product will not burn. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing agent. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known. Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Welding arc and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Occupational exposure limits: US Chemical identity Type Iron Manganese - Fume. - as Mn TWA Ceiling 10 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 STEL 3 mg/m3 TWA 1 mg/m3 Manganese - Inhalable fraction. - as Mn Manganese - Respirable fraction. - as Mn Silicon - Total dust. TWA 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 0.02 mg/m3 PEL 15 mg/m3 Silicon - Respirable fraction. PEL 5 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA 10 mg/m3 Silicon - Total dust.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Manganese - Fume. - as Mn Silicon CPT 1 mg/m3 CTT 3 mg/m3 CPT 10 mg/m3 CTT 20 mg/m3 Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values (03 2000) Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values (03 2000) Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values (03 2000) Mexico. Occupational Exposure Limit Values (03 2000) Additional exposure limits under the conditions of use: US Chemical identity Type Carbon dioxide TWA 5,000 ppm STEL 30,000 ppm Carbon monoxide Ozone Manganese - Fume.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 TWA 5,000 ppm TWA 5,000 ppm STEL 15,000 ppm STEL 30,000 ppm TWA 5,000 ppm TWAEV 5,000 ppm STEV 8 HR ACL 15 MIN ACL Carbon monoxide 30,000 ppm 5,000 ppm 30,000 ppm TWA 5,000 ppm 9,000 mg/m3 STEL 30,000 ppm 54,000 mg/m3 TWA 25 ppm 29 mg/m3 TWA 25 ppm STEL 100 ppm TWA 25 ppm TWAEV 25 ppm STEV 8 HR ACL 15 MIN ACL Nitrogen dioxide 9,000 mg/m3 100 ppm 25 ppm 190 ppm TWA 35 ppm 40 mg/m3 STEL 200 ppm 230 mg/m3 STEL 5 ppm 9.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 CEILING TWA Ozone 1 ppm 0.2 ppm STEV 5 ppm TWAEV 3 ppm 8 HR ACL 3 ppm 15 MIN ACL 5 ppm TWA 3 ppm 5.6 mg/m3 STEL 0.3 ppm 0.6 mg/m3 TWA 0.1 ppm 0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 ppm TWA 0.05 ppm TWA 0.1 ppm TWA 0.08 ppm TWA 0.05 ppm TWA 0.10 ppm TWA 0.08 ppm TWA 0.20 ppm TWAEV 0.1 ppm 0.2 mg/m3 STEV 0.3 ppm 0.6 mg/m3 15 MIN ACL 0.15 ppm 8 HR ACL 0.05 ppm CEILING 0.1 ppm SDS_North America - 200000000282 0.2 mg/m3 2) (07 2009) Canada.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Manganese - as Mn TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWAEV 0.2 mg/m3 8 HR ACL 0.2 mg/m3 15 MIN ACL 0.6 mg/m3 Manganese - Fume. - as Mn TWA 1 mg/m3 Manganese - Dust. - as Mn TWA 5 mg/m3 Manganese - Fume. - as Mn STEL 3 mg/m3 Manganese - Inhalable fraction. - as Mn TWA 0.1 mg/m3 Manganese - Respirable fraction. - as Mn TWA 0.02 mg/m3 Work Environment) (12 2008) Canada. Alberta OELs (Occupational Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table 2) (07 2009) Canada.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment General Information: Exposure Guidelines: Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) are values published by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
Revision date: 11/10/2014 No data available. Odor threshold: Not applicable pH: No data available. Melting point/freezing point: No data available. Initial boiling point and boiling range: Not applicable Flash Point: Not applicable Evaporation rate: No data available. Flammability (solid, gas): Upper/lower limit on flammability or explosive limits No data available. Flammability limit - upper (%): No data available. Flammability limit - lower (%): No data available.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Hazardous decomposition products: Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, the process, procedure and electrodes used.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Inhalation Product: Not classified Repeated dose toxicity Product: Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Product: Not classified Serious eye damage/eye irritation Product: Not classified Respiratory or skin sensitization Product: Not classified Carcinogenicity Product: Arc rays: Skin cancer has been reported. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans: No carcinogenic components identified US.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Ozone LC Lo (Human, 30 min): 50 ppm Other effects: Organic polymers may be used in the manufacture of various welding consumables. Overexposure to their decomposition byproducts may result in a condition known as polymer fume fever. Polymer fume fever usually occurs within 4 to 8 hours of exposure with the presentation of flu like symptoms, including mild pulmonary irritation with or without an increase in body temperature.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es) Class: Label(s): Packing group: Marine Pollutant: Special precautions for user: NOT DG REGULATED NR – – Not regulated. – IMDG UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es) Class: Label(s): EmS No.: NOT DG REGULATED NR – Packing group: Marine Pollutant: Special precautions for user: – Not regulated.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4): Reportable quantity: Included in the regulation but with no data values. Manganese See regulation for further details. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories X Acute (Immediate) X Chronic (Delayed) Fire Reactive Pressure Generating SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance None present or none present in regulated quantities.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Inventory Status: Australia AICS: On or in compliance with the inventory Canada DSL Inventory List: On or in compliance with the inventory EINECS, ELINCS or NLP: On or in compliance with the inventory Japan (ENCS) List: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing. China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing. Korea Existing Chemicals Inv.
Revision date: 11/10/2014 Disclaimer: The Lincoln Electric Company urges each end user and recipient of this SDS to study it carefully. See also www.lincolnelectric.com/safety. If necessary, consult an industrial hygienist or other expert to understand this information and safeguard the environment and protect workers from potential hazards associated with the handling or use of this product. This information is believed to be accurate as of the revision date shown above.