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SDS: Aluminum Electrode 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 Electrode

PART NUMBERS: 07331, 01932, 01933

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: Covered Electrode for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Gas Welding

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Welding electrodes are 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.)

WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and

use appropriate personal protection equipment.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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SDS: Aluminum Electrode 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: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 CARCINOGENICITY: WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. GHS classification Hazard categories: Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eye Irrit. 2 Reproductive toxicity: Lact. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: STOT RE 2 Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which these products are manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during normal use of these products are covered in Section 8. The chemicals or compounds subject to reporting under Title III, in Section 313, of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) are marked by the symbol #.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration and obtain medical assistance immediately. ELECTRIC SHOCK: Disconnect and turn off the power. Use a nonconductive material to pull victim away from contact with live wire parts or wires. If breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration and obtain medical assistance immediately.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Handle with care to avoid cuts and to keep the wire from piercing the skin. Wear gloves when handling welding consumables. Avoid exposure to dust and do not ingest. Some individuals can develop and allergic reaction to certain materials. Keep all warning labels and identification labels on the product. STORAGE: Keep material sealed and dry before use and do not remove product identification label or warning label.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may also be formed by radiation from the arc. Monitor fume levels. One recommended way to determine the composition and quantity of fumes and gas to which workers are exposed is to take an air sample inside the welder's helmet if worn, or in the worker's breathing zone (see ANSI/AWS F1.1, F1.2, F1.3, F1.4, and F1.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE: is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary functions. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY is the respiratory system. FLUORIDES - Overexposure to fluorides can cause serious bone erosion, excessive calcification of the bone and calcification of the ribs, pelvis and spinal column. May cause skin rash. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed permissible limits.
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SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF October 1, 2014 CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)/SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATON ACT): Reportable Quantities (RQ’s) and/or Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ’s): Ingredient name: RQ (lb) TPQ(lb) Product is a solid solution in the form of a solid article Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ require immediate notification to the National Response Center and to our Local Emergency Planni