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M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutronic Arc 595 1 of 5 Section I - IDENTIFICATION Eutectic Canada Inc. 52 Hymus Boulevard, Suite 220 Pointe Claire, Quebec Canada, H9R 1C9 (514) 695-7500 Emergency Telephone: 1-800-361-9439 Product Name: Eutronic Arc 595 AWS Standard Terminology: Arc Spray Wire WHMIS Classification: D-2A Serious Toxic Effects D-2B Other Toxic Effects Transport Of Dangerous Goods: Not applicable Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Exposure Limit (mg/m3) Ingredients Range wt% CAS number PEL TLV Iron, elemental BASE. 7439-89-6 10 Total part as Fe 5 Total part as Fe Chromium, elemental 15-40 *#$ 7440-47-3 1 0.01 as Insol Cr VI Boron, elemental 1-5 7440-42-8 Not listed Not listed Silicon, elemental 1-5 7440-21-3 5 10 Manganese, elemental 1-5 * 7439-96-5 5 CL Fumes 0.2 PEL: permissible exposure limit; TLV: threshold limit value * This Ingredient is listed as a Toxic Chemical in Subpart D (40CFR372), Subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community right-To-Know Act of 1986. # This ingredient is listed as a carcinogen or possible carcinogen by the NTP, IARC or OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (Z) $ WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer. Section III – PHYSICAL DATA The following data should only be used in the context of the Material Safety Data Sheet. Physical State: Solid Appearance and odor: Bare odorless wire Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutronic Arc 595 2 of 5 Section IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Will not occur Level of stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Refer to ANSI Z49.1 for fire prevention during the use of welding and allied processes. ELECTRODE/BRAZE/SOLDERS Generally nonflammable; welding arc, sparks and flames can ignite combustibles and flammables. SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Toxic fumes may be produced --- use an approved Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. See Hazardous decomposition products in Section 5. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CO2, dry chemical foam type, dry sand or class D extinguisher. Do not use water when live power wires are present. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Some fluxes and chemical aids may give off hydrogen chloride, phosgene and chlorine gases. Cans, under pressure, and flammables may explode. Section V – REACTIVITY DATA Welding fumes cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, the process, procedure, and the wire 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 welded (such as paint, plating, or galvanizing), the number of welders and the volume of the work area, the quality and the amount of ventilation, position of the welder'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 wire 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 wire, are important. Decomposition products include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of materials in Section II, 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 iron and manganese. Chromium and nickel oxides may also be present. The table below lists reasonably expected fumes that may be generated: Exposure Limit (mg/m3) Substance CAS number PEL TLV Iron oxide 1309-37-1 5 (total part as Fe) 10 (total part as Fe) Nitric oxide 10102-43-9 30 31 Chromium (VI) # Not listed 0.005 0.05 (as Cr VI) Manganese fume # 7439-96-5 0.2 5 # This ingredient is listed as a carcinogen or possible carcinogen by the NTP, IARC or OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (Z) Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may also be formed by radiation from the arc. 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 new OSHA permissible exposure limits for hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), Fed. Reg. 71 – 10099 (specifically 29 CFR 1910.1026, 29 CFR 1915.1026, and 29 CFR 1926.1126). For Cr VI, 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. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutronic Arc 595 3 of 5 Section VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA THE BODY CAN BE AFFECTED IF FUMES AND GASES ARE INHALED, AND/OR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EYES. FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVER EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES May result in discomfort such as dizziness, nausea or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVER EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES May lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lungs), affect pulmonary functions, blood and cell disorders. MANGANESE, MANGANESE DIOXIDE Toxicity caused by inhalation of dust or fumes. Remove from exposure. Wash eyes and/or skin with water to remove dust. Long term over exposure to these compounds may affect the central nervous system. Symptoms include muscular weakness, tremors and behavioral and handwriting changes. CHROMIUM Inhalation of fume with chromium (VI) compounds can cause irritation of the respiratory system, damage lungs and cause asthma. Swallowing chromium (VI) salts can cause severe injury or death. Dusts on the skin can form ulcers. Eyes can be burned by chromium (VI) compounds. Chromium (VI) compounds are considered by OSHA to be carcinogenic. Absorption of chromium (VI) compounds through the skin can cause systemic poisoning primarily affecting the kidneys and liver. ARC RAYS Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Skin cancer has been reported. ELECTRIC SHOCK Electric shock can kill! In case of electrical shock, turn off power and follow recommended treatment. Obtain medical assistance. 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). WELDING FUMES Welding fumes (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. MUTATION HAZARD No know mutagen agent is used in the making of this wire nor is created during the arc spray process. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutronic Arc 595 4 of 5 Section VII - EMERGENCY FIRST AID GENERAL INTERVENTION Remove victim to well ventilated area. Obtain medical assistance and employ recommended first aid techniques. INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE Move victim to fresh air source. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration. If no detectable pulse, begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (CPR). Contact a physician and Mention the ingredients and possible fume contents listed in Sections 2 and 5. SKIN CONTACT Thoroughly wash hands or effected areas with soap and water to remove all residue. If rash or burn develops, consult a physician. EYE CONTACT Thoroughly flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes to remove all residues. Obtain prompt medical advice for fluxes and chemical aids. Mention the ingredients and possible fume contents listed in Sections 2 and 5. INGESTION Call a physician and/or local Poison Control Center. Mention the ingredients and possible fume contents listed in Sections 2 and 5. Section VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES Please read and understand the product label information for proper procedures and use. See ANSI Z49.1 "Safety in Welding and Cutting", and chapter 11 of "Thermal Spraying", published by the American Welding Society and OSHA publication 2206 (29 CFR 1910) for more detail. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION If the work station is not properly ventilated to exhaust all fumes, vapors and dusts below the recommended exposure limits, use a CCOHS approved air-purifying respirator (APR) or a supplied-air respirator (SAR) if no adequate APR can be found. VENTILATION Use enough general ventilation and local exhaust at the work site to keep all fumes and dust from the worker's breathing zone and the general area. Train welder to keep his/her face away from the fume/dust plume. EYE PROTECTION Wear helmet or use face shield with appropriate filter lens. Provide protective screens and flash goggles if necessary, to shield others. As a rule, start with a shade that is too dark to see the spray zone, then go to the next lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the spray zone. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Wear hand, head, and body protection which help prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electrical shock. At a minimum, this includes welder's gloves and a protective face shield, and may include arm protectors, aprons, hats as well as dark, protective clothing. Train workers not to touch live electrical parts and to insulate themselves from work and electrical ground. Refer to CSA W117.2 - Safety in Welding and Cutting - for further information. Section XI – STORAGE AND HANDLING STORAGE Keep material sealed and dry before use. Keep remaining product sealed in a cool dry place. HANDLING No particular handling procedure is required. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) – Eutronic Arc 595 5 of 5 Section X – SPILL CLEAN-UP AND WASTE DISPOSAL IN CASE OF SPILL Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Wires themselves are not hazardous. WASTE DISPOSAL Dispose of waste material, powders, grinding, or filter residues in an environmentally sensitive manner in accordance with Federal, Provincial and Local regulations. Use appropriate measures to keep airborne dust levels contained in accordance with exposure levels of sections 2 and 5. STATEMENT OF INTENT 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. Prepared by Director of Products and Services Contact number 514-695-7500 -- 1-800-361-9439 Date revised September 2007 Renewal date October 1st, 2010
