SDS
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.
Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Special fire fighting
procedures:
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other
involved materials.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters:
Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire
precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
If airborne dust and/or fume is present, use adequate engineering controls
and, if needed, personal protection to prevent overexposure. Refer to
recommendations in Section 8.
Methods and material for
containment and cleaning up
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the personal
protective equipment in Section 8. Avoid generating dust. Prevent product
from entering any drains, sewers or water sources. Refer to Section 13 for
proper disposal.
Environmental precautions:
Avoid release to the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe
to do so.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Keep formation of airborne dusts to a minimum. Provide appropriate
exhaust ventilation at places were dust is formed.
Read and understand the manufacturer's instruction and the precautionary
label on the product. Refer to Lincoln Safety Publications at
www.lincolnelectric.com/safety. See American National Standard Z49.1,
"Safety In Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes" published by the
American Welding Society, http://pubs.aws.org and OSHA Publication 2206
(29CFR1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov.
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities:
Store in closed original container in a dry place. Store away from
incompatible materials. Store in accordance with local/regional/national
regulations.
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