ARCAIR (MSDS) COPPERCLAD POINTED ELECTRODES Expires 16-07-02

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Safety Data Sheet

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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: ARCAIR AIR CARBON ARC ELECTRODES

CATALOG NUMBERS: WMK22-, WMK24-, WMK35 series
PRODUCT USE: Arc metal removal
MANUFACTURERS NAME: VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES EMERGENCY PHONE #: (940) 566-2000
STREET ADDRESS: 2800 Airport Road [email protected]
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- CITY: Denton STATE: Texas

PREPARED BY: Terry Fulks
ZIP CODE: 76207
PHONE NUMBER: (940) 566-2000
DATE PREPARED: October 31, 1990 DATE REVISED: July 2, 2013
_ SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS %/RANGE CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV

Graphite, Synthetic 66-88* 7782-42-5 2mg/m3
Graphite, Natural 66-88* 7782-42-5 15 mppcf 2mg/M3
Copper 10-30 7440-50-8 O.lmg/M3 0. lmg /M3 (fume)
Carbon Black 2-4 1333-86-4 3. 5mg /m3 3.5mg/m3
Note: Information for Welding Fume 5mg/M3
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AIR CARBON ARC ELECTRODES ARE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FUMES GENERATED WHEN THE ELECTRODES ARE USED AND
CONSUMED.
Quantative analysis detected no trace of cadmium or mercury.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION
THIS PRODUCT DOES [X] DOES NOT [ ] CONTAIN TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 AND OF 40 CFR 372.
CAS NUMBER CHEMICAL NAME %
7440-50-8 Copper <30
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL SDSs THAT ARE COPIED AND
DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS PRODUCT.
*BATCH PERCENTAGES VARY GREATLY DEPENDING UPON AVAILABILITY.
SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Remove to fresh air. If breathing impaired, assisted respiration may be

required. Treat U.V. exposure similar to severe sunburn, seek medical
attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY: Yes [ ] No [X] IF YES, MEANS OF EXTINCTION: Not Flammable

FLASHPOINT (F/C) AND METHOD: N/A FLAMMABLE LIMIT: N/A
LEL: N/A UEL: N/A UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
N.F.P.A. RATING SYSTEM: 0 - INSIGNIFICANT; 1 - SLIGHT; 2 - MODERATE;
3 - HIGH; 4 - EXTREME
Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity 0 Special = none
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: CLASS "D" DIVISION 2 SUB-DIVISION "B"
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: Sweep or pick up. Be alert to "hot ends."
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Solid landfill if local regulations allow
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store in dry area.

Electrodes exposed to moisture may explode violently if used. Dry moist rods
by baking at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for ten hours.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Read and understand "American National Standard Z49 . l";
subpart Q of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252; "Safety in Welding and Cutting" by the
American Welding Society. CAUTION: Use in confined areas can result in
carbon monoxide poisoning/death. Air supplied respirator is recommended
when used indoors.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Air supplied or fume respirator should be used if

ventilation is insufficient GLOVES: Welders RESPIRATOR: See above
EYE: Face shield or welders helmet with #12 or darker lens FOOTWEAR: Suitable
for metal working CLOTHING: Dark , substantial , aprons , etc . OTHER : See Z49 . l
VENTILATION: Local exhaust as required to reduce fumes generated by each
specific application below ACGIH TLV. MECHANICAL: See Ventilation
OTHER : Air sampling to determine corrective me a sure s WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTI CES:
Operator trained to avoid elect r ical shock a nd U. V. ray exposure .
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHY SICAL STATE : Solid ODOR AND APPEARANCE: No notable odor, copper coated
black rod VAPOR PRESSURE(mm Hg): N/A VAPOR DENSITY(air=l): N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A BOILING POINT (F/C): N/A FREEZING POINT (F/C):
N/A pH: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/A. SOLUBILITY: Not Soluble
Cadmium Content: ND Lead Content: ND Mercur y Content: ND Chromium Content: ND
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Yes [X] No [ ] IF NO, CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES : Yes [ ] No [X] IF YES, WHICH ONES?
None known HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Occur [ ] Will Not Occur [X]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, traces of copper fume (ozone, nitrogen oxide from
the electric arc and U. V. rays)
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT [ ] SKIN ABSORPTION [ ] EYE CONTACT [ ]

INHALATION [X] INGESTION [ ] U.V. EXPOSURE [X]
EFFECTS OF ACUTE/CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT: FUME: Bronchitis, lung
deposits and tissue damage which may be irreversible. Exposure to
ultra - violet arc rays can result in keratoconjuncitivitis, causing
inflamma t ion, blurred vision, headache - "sunburn."
TOXICITY: CARBON: Intravenous mouse; LD5 0 : 440 Mg/Kg, COPPER(fume): Human,
Oral LDLo: 120ug/Kg
REPRODUCTION: CARBON - Subcutaneous r at ; TDLo : 167Mg/Kg (8D preg); COPPER -
Oral , Rat; TDLo: 1520ug/Kg (22w pre) TDLo: 1210ug/Kg (35w pre)*
CARCINOGENICITY; Not Currently Listed SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Breathing difficulty, headache, n a usea, dryness or irritation of nose ,
throat, eyes. Burning sensation of skin or eyes. Unconsciousness .
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE : Respiratory problems,
erythmas .
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no useful information about the environmental influence at the present.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Packaging and Electrode stubs must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and
federal environmental regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
No special requirements are necessary in transporting these products.

DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT REQUIRED
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
No specific regulations apply.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
N/A: NON APPLICABLE; N.Av.: NOT AVAILABLE; N.Est.: NOT ESTABLISHED
REFERENCES:
"Chemical Guide to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard" First Edition
"Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens" Second Edition
"Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances"
"NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards" June 1994
THIS DATA IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH AS TYPICAL VALUES. THIS IS NEITHER AN

EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. RECOMMENDED HANDLING PROCEDURES
AND HYGIENE ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, HOWEVER, THESE RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD
BE REVIEWED IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF INTENDED USE AND DETERMINED APPROPRIATE
BY THE USER.
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Safety Data Sheet

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: ARCAIR AIR CARBON ARC ELECTRODES

- CITY: Denton STATE: Texas

_ SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS %/RANGE CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Remove to fresh air. If breathing impaired, assisted respiration may be

SECTION 5 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLAMMABILITY: Yes [ ] No [X] IF YES, MEANS OF EXTINCTION: Not Flammable

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store in dry area.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Air supplied or fume respirator should be used if

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Yes [X] No [ ] IF NO, CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

ROUTE OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT [ ] SKIN ABSORPTION [ ] EYE CONTACT [ ]

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

There is no useful information about the environmental influence at the present.

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

No special requirements are necessary in transporting these products.

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

No specific regulations apply.

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

N/A: NON APPLICABLE; N.Av.: NOT AVAILABLE; N.Est.: NOT ESTABLISHED

THIS DATA IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH AS TYPICAL VALUES. THIS IS NEITHER AN

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