<p> May 2008 Page 1 of 3 MATERIAL 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 I (IDENTIFICATION) MANUFACTURER/ EUTECTIC CORPORATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: SUPPLIERS NAME: N94 W14355 Garwin Mace Drive 1-800-558-8524 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA PRODUCT NAME: ChromTec 19222 PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Thermal Spray Powder SECTION II (HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION) 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 V. The term "Hazardous" in "Hazardous Ingredients" should not only be interpreted as a term required and defined in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200), but also as defined by other regulatory agencies. 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 #. 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.) CAS Exposure Limit (mg/m3) INGREDIENTS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV Percent Ingredients by Weight Nickel # 7440-02-0 1 0.2 60 – 100 Chromium # 7440-47-3 1 0.5 10 – 30 Iron 7439-89-6 10 (as Fe) 5 (as Fe) 3 – 7 Aluminum # 7429-90-5 5 5 (fume) 1 – 5 SECTION III (PHYSICAL DATA) - Thermal Spray Powder. SECTION IV (FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA) Non-Flammable: Flames used for powder spraying can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during welding. These products as shipped are non-hazardous, nonflammable, non-explosive, and non-reactive. Rating under National Fire Protection 704: Health, 2: Flammability, 0: Reactivity, 0. SECTION V (REACTIVITY DATA) Powder spray fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being sprayed, the process, procedure, and the powder used. Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed include: coatings on the metal being sprayed (such as paint, plating, or galvanizing), the volume of the work area, the quality and the amount of ventilation, position of the worker's head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and degreasing activities). When the material is consumed, fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in Section II. Fume and decomposition products, not the ingredients in the powder, are important. Decomposition products include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of materials in Section II, plus those from the base metal and coating, 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 chromium, nickel and iron. The table on page two lists reasonably expected fumes that may be generated: MSDS: ChromTec 19222 Page 2 of 3 CAS Exposure Limit (mg/m3) SUBSTANCE NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV Iron Oxide 1309-37-1 10 (as Fe) 5 (as Fe) Chromium (VI) not listed 0.005 0.05 (as Cr VI) Nickel Oxide # 1313-99-1 1 (as Ni) 0.2 (as Ni) Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The fume limit for Cr VI (5 micrograms/m³) may be reached before the ACGIH recommended general welding fume limit of 5 mg/m³ is reached. Monitor fume levels and Cr VI level. Train workers about the hazards of Cr (VI). Read and comply with the OSHA permissible exposure limits for hexavalent chromium (CrVI), Fed. Reg. 71 – 10099 (specifically 29 CFR 1910.1026, 29 CFR 1915.1026, and 29 CFR 1926.1126). For CrVI, OSHA requires: “The employer shall perform initial monitoring to determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of a sufficient number of personal breathing zone air samples to accurately characterize full shift exposure on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area”. Specialized equipment is required for monitoring Cr (VI) concentration in the workplace. OSHA Analytical Method Number ID-215 for area and breathing zone sampling and OSHA Analytical Method Number W4001 for wipe samples are listed on the OSHA website - www.osha.gov -as methods for measuring Cr(VI). This standard is complex and the employer should contact an occupational health professional for doing the Cr(VI) monitoring and all other fume monitoring. SECTION VI (HEALTH HAZARD DATA) Threshold Limit Value: The ACGIH recommended general limit for welding fume NOS (not otherwise specified) is 5 mg/m³. The ACGIH 1999 preface states: "The TLV-TWA should be used as guides in the control of health hazards and should not be used as firm lines between safe and dangerous concentrations." See Section V for specific fume constituents that may modify the TLV. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - Powder spraying 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). SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE to spray powder fumes may result in discomfort such as metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. IRON, IRON OXIDE - Remove from overexposure and apply artificial respiration if needed. CHROMIUM- Inhalation of chromium can cause irritation of nasal membranes and skin. NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDE - May cause metallic taste, nausea, tightness in chest, fever, and allergic reactions. LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary functions. Target organs are eyes, skin, and respiratory system. IRON, IRON OXIDE - Long term overexposure to iron fumes can cause deposits of iron in the lungs (siderosis). Lungs will clear in time when exposure to iron and its compounds cease. NICKEL, NICKEL OXIDE - Long term overexposure to nickel products may cause lung fibrosis or pneumoconiosis. Overexposure to HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (CrVI) is reported to cause lung cancer in humans. See Section VII for precautions. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American Red Cross. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration. If no detectable pulse, begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (CPR). Call for medical aid. SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water. If rash develops, see a physician. EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. INGESTION: Seek medical attention. CARCINOGENICITY CHROMIUM - Chromium VI is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a potential occupational carcinogen (with no further categorization). NICKEL - is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a potential occupational carcinogen (with no further categorization). WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. SECTION VII (PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/APPLICABLE CONTROL MEASURES) 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 detail on the following: MSDS: ChromTec 19222 Page 3 of 3 Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the spray area, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in the workers breathing zone and the general area. Train the worker to keep his head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed permissible exposure limits or values. Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when spraying in a confined space or where local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLV's. Eye Protection: Wear appropriate safety glasses with side shield. Protective Clothing: Wear hand and body protection to prevent injury. See ANSI Z49.1. Waste: Dispose of any grinding dust and waste residues in accordance with EPA or local regulations. Plastic containers and cardboard packaging can be recycled. Storage: Keep material sealed and dry before use. Keep remaining product sealed and dry. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION IARC: International Agency for the Research on Cancer ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NTP: National Toxicology Program PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit OSHA: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration TLV: Threshold Limit Value CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number Exposure limits are subject to change. Contact ACGIH, OSHA, NIOSH, and IARC for current values. The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources we believe are reliable. However, this information is provided without any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy or correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use, and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability of loss, damage, or expense arising from it or any way connected with the handling, storage, use, or disposal of the product. </p>