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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF

October 1, 2014

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND

AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499.

STANDARD SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

NAME OF PRODUCT: US FORGE - Aluminum MIG Wire

SYNONYMS: Aluminum Wire - ER 5356

PRODUCT CODES: 00678, 10562, 00679, 10572

MANUFACTURER/ US FORGE

SUPPLIER: N94 W14355 GARWIN MACE DRIVE

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 USA

TELEPHONE NUMBER (262) 255-5157 or Toll Free (800) 343-3758

FAX NUMBER: (262) 255-2374

US FORGE WEBSITE:

www.us-forge.com

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Aluminum Filler Material

MIG wire used for metal inert gas welding

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Welding wire is not normally considered hazardous as shipped or when handled. Gloves should be

worn when handling to prevent cuts. Avoid inhalation of dust from these products. Skin contact may cause possible allergic

reactions. Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and

obtained information from the manufacturer of the pacemaker device. When these products are used in a welding or brazing

process the most important hazards are: heat, radiation, electric shock when welding, and welding fumes.

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

Primary route of entry is the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes ingestion, and/or skin contact.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

EYES: RADIATION: Arc rays from welding can injure eyes. HEAT and MOLTEN METAL can

severely damage eyes.

SKIN: HEAT: Spatter and molten metal can cause burn injuries

ELECTRICITY: Electric shock can kill!

RADIATION from the arc: Skin cancer has been reported.

INGESTION: Not an expected route of entry, but if ingested product could cause serious injury.

INHALATION: FUMES: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever,

dizziness, nausea, dryness of the nose, throat or eyes.

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: See Section 11

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: See Section 11

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Nothing found.

WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other

reproductive harm) and cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)

Summary of content (8 pages)

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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 SAFETY DATA SHEET MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499. STANDARD SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and use appropriate personal protection equipment. CARCINOGENICITY: WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. GHS classification: not applicable PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American Red Cross. EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes to remove dusts or fumes. Get medical attention. For radiation burns due to arc flash, see physician. SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water to remove dust or particles. If rash develops, see a physician.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Solid objects may be picked up and placed in a container. Wear protective clothing and make sure that the solid objects are at room temperature before handling. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent cuts. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: See section 12 and 13 SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Handle with care to avoid cuts and to keep the wire from piercing the skin.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 Decomposition products include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of materials in Section 3, plus those from the base metal, etc., as noted above. These components are virtually always present as complex oxides and not as metals (Characterization of Arc Welding Fume: American Welding Society). Reasonably expected fume constituents of the fume could include complex oxides of aluminum.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - Electric arc welding and brazing may create one or more of the following health hazards: FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY are the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes, ingestion, and/or skin contact. PREEXISTING respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals (i.e. asthma, emphysema).
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary label on this product. See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, published by the "American Welding Society," 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 and OSHA Publication 2206 (29CFR 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 for more information.
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SDS: ER5356 MIG USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION This Safety Data Sheet has been revised due to modifications to several paragraphs and/or new format. Prepared by: US Forge, USA. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – DEFINITIONS: IARC: International Agency for the Research on Cancer NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health OSHA: U.S.