Product Name:

ThermOweld Weld Metal

Revision Date:

14 July 2015

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT:
Product Identifier: ThermOweld Weld Metal
Product Description: Gray / silver granular metal
Recommended Use: Exothermic welding metal
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Supplier:

Continental Industries, a Division of Burndy LLC.

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1140 North 129 East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74116 USA
(918) 627-5210

24 Hour Emergency (INFOTRAC)

TELEPHONE NUMBER
FOR INFORMATION:
SECTION 2

(800) 535-5053
]?p}K-5053
(US (International)
and Canada)
(352)
323-3500
(800) 558-1373

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION:
Health
Acute Toxicity - Oral, Category 4

Skin Irritation - Category 3

Eye Irritation - Category 2B
Specific Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Category 3

Environmental
Acute toxicity - Category 1

Physical

LABELING:
Symbols:

Warning

Environmental Hazard

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements

H 302: Harmful if swallowed

H 411: Toxic to aquatic life and may cause
long lasting harmful effects
H 320: Causes eye irritation
H 316: Causes mild skin irritation
H 335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

P 261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

P 264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P 280: Wear protective gloves/clothing
P 270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P 271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

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Precautionary Statements

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312: If swallowed: Call a POISON

CENTER/doctor/etc if you feel unwell
P304 + P340: If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing
P332 + 313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical
advice/attention
P330 Rinse Mouth
P305 + P351 + P338: If in eyes: Rinse
cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present. Continue
rinsing

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P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical

advice/attention.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container
tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up
P391: Collect spillage
P501: Dispose of contents in accordance with local/regional
regulations. Container doesnt require special disposal.
P 273: Avoid release to the environment

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Reportable Hazardous Substance(s) or Complex Substance(s):

Name

Common
Name/Synonym

CAS #

Percentage

Impurities

Cuprous Oxide

Copper Oxide,
Cuprite

1317-39-1

70-90

<10% Cupric Oxide

<1% Copper

Aluminum Copper Alloy

50 Copper
50 Aluminum

7440-50-8
7429-90-5

15-25

None Known

Flourspar

Mixture

0-5

None Known

Tin

7440-31-5

0-5

None Known

Calcium Silicon

Mixture

0-5

None Known

Lithium Fluoride

7789-24-4

0-5

None Known

* All concentrations are percent by weight unless material is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume.
The exposure limits of this product, when allowed to enter the environment as dust particulate, are covered under the rules of 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z -3, "All inert or
nuisance dusts, whether mineral, inorganic or organic."

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FIRST AID MEASURES

ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, Contact

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Inhalation: Breathing airborne particles or dust may cause irritation to respiratory tract. Remove affected person to fresh air; if symptoms
persist seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Direct contact can cause eye irritation. Remove contact lenses. Flush eyes with clear running water for 15 minutes while holding
eyelids open; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may lead to contact dermatitis. Remove contaminated clothing; wash affected area with
soap and water; launder contaminated clothing before reuse; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: May cause gastric distress, stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Give two glasses of water for dilution; induce
vomiting as directed by medical personnel; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person; seek medical attention.

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SECTION 5

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

GENERAL HAZARDS:
The materials are not explosive; ignition temperatures are in excess of 850 F (454C) for starting material and 1750 F (954C)
for base material. They are not shock sensitive, nor are they subject to spontaneous ignition. Should the material be
accidentally ignited, the immediate and direct application of large volumes of water will effectively retard the spread of fire and
control it. Large amounts of dense, dusty smoke will be liberated during an accidental fire. Smoke, oxides of carbon; fumes of
copper and aluminum, small amounts of fluoride fume or hydrofluoric acid fume may be released under ignition.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Appropriate Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide, water, water fog, dry chemical, chemical foam, dry sand.
Inappropriate Extinguishing Media: None known
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Fire Fighting Instructions: Firefighters must wear full face piece self - contained breathing apparatus in positive pressure
mode. Water may be used from a distance once reaction is complete. Molten metal contact with water can produce pockets of
superheated steam.
Unusual Fire Hazards / Combustion Products: ThermOweld copper base welding/joining materials are exothermic
mixtures, which when reacted, produces a thermite reaction and hot molten materials with temperatures in excess of 4000 F
(2204C) and a localized release of smoke.

SECTION 6

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Confine and segregate product for reuse; place material into approved containers for disposal; for spills in excess of allowable
limits (RQ) notify the National Response Center (800) 424 - 8802; refer to CERCLA 40 CFR 302 for detailed instructions; refer
to SARA Title III, Section 313, 40 CFR 372 for reporting requirements. Do not discharge into lakes, ponds, streams or public
waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Copper and Aluminum can be serious marine pollutants. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or
confined areas. In the event of a spill or accidental release, notify relevant authorities in accordance with all applicable
regulations. The National Response Center can be reached at (800) 424-8802; refer to CERCLA 40 CFR 302 for detailed
instructions; refer to SARA Title III, Section 313, 40 CFR 372 for reporting requirements.
CLEAN UP AND CONTAINMENT METHODS:
Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Stop leak if you can do it without
putting yourself in harms way. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Avoid breathing
vapors/fumes/dusts and wear specific protective equipment specified in section 8. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect
material and segregate material for reuse. If material cannot be reused place material in appropriate disposal container.
Spill recommendations are based on the most likely spill scenario for this material; however, geographic conditions, wind, temperature, (and in
the case of a water spill) wave and current direction and speed may greatly influence the appropriate action to be taken. For this reason, local
experts should be consulted. Note: Local regulations may prescribe or limit action to be taken.

SECTION 7

HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Before using ThermOweld Exothermic Process, personnel should be trained by a ThermOweld representative. Read and
understand the instruction sheet packaged with the mold, and observe all general and safety instructions. ThermOweld
products are to be used i
Storage of ThermOweld exothermic materials should be in a clean dry area and restricted to access by authorized personnel
only. Do not subject to rough handling or physical damage, nor excessive vibration. Store in accordance with "This Side Up"
labels. Protect from weather and moisture. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. Keep
away from children. Do not tamper with valve. Keep away from ignition sources prior to use. Do not spray in eye, inhale
vapors, or ingest. Use product in only well ventilated areas. Improper use can lead to exposure of molten metal and reaction
by-products.

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SECTION 8

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES:

Component Name

CAS #

OSHA PEL

NIOSH REL

Cuprous Oxide

7440-50-8

0.1 mg/m TWA (Fume)

1 mg/m3 TWA (Dust)

Cupric Oxide

1317-38-0

5 mg/m TWA (Fume)

3
15 mg/m TWA (Total Dust)

Aluminum

7429-90-5

15 mg/m TWA (Total Dust)

10 mg/m TWA (Total Dust)

3
5 mg/m TWA (Welding Fumes)

10 mg/m3 TWA

Calcium Fluoride

7789-75-5

Not Established

Not Established

Not Established

Tin

7440-31-5

2 mg/m TWA

2 mg/m TWA

2 mg/m3 TWA

Calcium Silicon

Mixture

Not Established

Not Established

Not Established

Lithium Fluoride

7789-24-4

Not Established

Not Established

Not Established

Flouride as F

2.5 mg/m TWA

0.1 mg/m TWA (Fume)

1 mg/m3TWA (Dust)

ACGIH TLV

5 mg/m TWA (Fume)

3
10 mg/m TWA (Total Dust)
3

2.5 mg/m TWA

0.2 mg/m TWA (Fume)

1 mg/m3TWA (Dust)
Not Established

2.5 mg/m TWA

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Personal protective equipment selections vary based on potential exposure conditions such as
applications, handling practices, concentration and ventilation. Information on the selection of protective
equipment for use with this material, as provided below, is based upon intended, normal usage.
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved respirator designed to remove airborne particulate present in excess of maximum
allowable concentrations due to secondary operations such as mixing, spraying, sanding, buffing, etc. Refer to 29 CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149 for regulations.
Hand protection: Neoprene or rubber gloves may be used when handling this product.
Eye protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and Body Protection: No special protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use for skin and body.
Wear appropriate clothing to the application used, along with all other personal protective equipment.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Safety eyebath nearby
Specific Hygiene Measures: Practice safe workplace habits. Minimize body contact with this, as well as all chemicals in
general.
SECTION 9

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Typical physical and chemical properties are given below. Consult the Supplier in Section 1 for additional data.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Physical State: Solid/
Color: Gray/ Silver
Odor: Characteristic odor
Odor Threshold: Not Available
IMPORTANT HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
Appearance: Gray/ Silver granules
pH: Not Applicable
Viscosity: Not Applicable
Freezing Point: Not Available

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Boiling Point: Not Applicable

Flash Point: Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Lower Flammability Limit: Not Applicable
Upper Flammability Limit: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): Approximately 6.0
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: Not Available
Auto-ignition Temperature: > 1750 F (> 955 C)
Percent Volatile, wt. %: Not Available
VOC content, wt. %: Not Available
SECTION 10

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid generating airborne dust, avoid moisture
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Decomposition will not occur if handled and stored properly. In case of fire, smoke, oxides
of carbon, fumes of copper and aluminum, and small amounts of fluoride fume or hydrofluoric acid fume may be released under ignition.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION will not occur.
SECTION 11
Ingredient

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 of ingredient

Sources

(Specify species and Route)

Cuprous Oxide
Cupric Oxide
Aluminum (Fume or Dust)
Calcium Fluoride
Tin
Iron Oxide, Black
Calcium Silicon
Lithium Fluoride

LD50: 470 mg / kg Oral-Rat

LC50: 5 mg / m3 / 24H Inhalation - Rat
LD50: 470 mg / kg Oral-Rat
LC50: Not Established
LC50: Not Established
LD50: Not Established
LD50: Not Established
LC50: Not established
LD50: Not Established
LC50: Not established
LD50: Not established
LC50: Not established
LD50: Not established
LC50: Not established
LD50: 608 mg/kg Oral - Rat
LC50: Not established

RTECS, EPA HSNO CCID

RTECS
Insufficient data
Insufficient data
Insufficient data
RTECS

ACUTE EFFECTS:
Eye Contact: Direct contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin Contact: None expected, however, prolonged contact may cause irritation.
irritation to
Inhalation: Breathing airborne particles or dust from mixing, spraying, sanding, grinding, etc. may cause
respiratory tract. Contains substances which are considered nuisance dusts that require a NIOSH approved respirator
when airborne particulate exceeds maximum allowable limit.
Additional Target Organ Effects: Renal and hepatic toxicity.

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Ingestion: May cause gastric distress, stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea
Carcinogenicity: IARC: NO

ACGIH: NO

NTP: NO

OSHA Regulated: NO

CHRONIC/OTHER EFFECTS:
Product is an eye, skin and respiratory irritant. Products containing tin can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Acute
copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure
may result, secondary to massive homoglobinuria. Iron Oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever and prolong
inhalation can cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
SECTION 12

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY:
Ingredient
Cuprous Oxide
Aluminum Copper Alloy
Tin
Calcium Silicon
Calcium Fluoride
Lithium Fluoride

LC50 and Species

75 g/L/96 hr Zebra Danio Fish
173 g/L/96 hr Sheepshead Minnow
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

Conclusion

Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
-

Environmental Fate:
There is limited data regarding the mobility, degradability and potential for bioconcentration in aquatic species for
the
ingredients of this product. Evidence suggests that copper does not have significant mobility in soil unless under acidic
conditions. Copper and copper oxides can be highly toxic to aquatic species. Aluminum contamination can be toxic to aquatic
species. Industrial products should not be discharged to sewers or other water sources to prevent the risks of long term adverse
effects and environmental contamination.
SECTION 13

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Avoid discharge into natural waters. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the materials impact on air
quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic and plant life; and conformance with
environmental and public health regulations.
According to the European Waste Catalogue, waste codes are application specific and should be assigned by the
user based on the application for which the product is used. Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. Do not
flush to sanitary sewer or waterway. Refer to "40 CFR Protection of Environment Parts 260 - 299"
for complete waste disposal regulations. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
parts 261.3. Consult your local, state, or Federal Environmental Protection Agency before disposing of any chemicals
to ensure compete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14

TRANSPORT ATION

General Information:
Due to the limited quantities of hazardous material per package all ThermOweld powders are shipped in non-bulk
packagings under provisions outlined in 49 CFR 171.4 Marine Pollutants and the exception 49 CFR 171.4(c)(2)
Guidance to Transport in Bulk: Classify by UN3077 and use standard packing practices as outlined in the US Code of Federal Regulations.
UN Number: UN3077
UN Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, solid n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: Class 9
Packing Group Number: Group III
Environmental Hazards: Severe Marine Pollutant

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SECTION 15

REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA (USA - Toxic Substance Control Act): All components of this product are listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act
Chemical Inventory (TSCA Inventory) or are exempted from listing because a Low Volume Exemption has been granted in
accordance with 40 CFR 723.50.
EPCRA: This material contains no extremely hazardous substances.
SARA (311/312) REPORTABLE HAZARD CATAGRIES: Yes Immediate Health
SARA (313) TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY: 7429-90-5 Aluminum (Fume or Dust)
N100 Copper Compounds
CERCLA (USA - Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act): The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) has notification requirements for releases or spills to the environment (ingredient:
copper) of the Reportable Quantity (RQ for this mixture > 24000 lbs) or greater amounts,
if < 4 diameter, according to 40 CFR 302.
California Prop 65, Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: There are no chemicals present known to the
state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
CPR (Canadian Controlled Products Regulations): This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
IDL (Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List): Components of this product identified by CAS number and listed on the Canadian
Ingredient Disclosure List are shown in Section 2.
DSL / NDSL (Canadian Domestic Substances List / Non-Domestic Substances List): Components of this product identified by
CAS number are listed on the DSL or NDSL, or are otherwise in compliance with the New Substances Notification (NSN)
regulations. Only ingredients classified as "hazardous" are listed in Section 2 unless otherwise indicated.
EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances): Components of this product identified by CAS
numbers are on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
WGK Water Quality Rating: 1

VbK Index:

EU RISK (R) AND SAFETY (S) PHRASES:

R11: Highly flammable
R 15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
R 17: Spontaneously flammable in air
R 20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
R 36/37/38: Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin
S 22: Do not breathe the dust.
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection

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SECTION 16

OTHER INFORMATION

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) RATINGS:

Health - 1

Flammability - 0

Physical Hazard - 0

PPE E

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