LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO -- LINCOLN 7018MR  -- 3439-00F045074
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LINCOLN 7018MR
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F045074
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO
Address:22801 ST CLAIR AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44117-1199
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-481-8100
Emergency Phone Num:216-481-8100
CAGE:36232
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO
Address:22801 ST CLAIR AVE
Box:City:EUCLID
State:OH
ZIP:44117-1199
Country:US
Phone:216-481-8100
CAGE:36232

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON, FURNACE      *95-3*
CAS:65996-67-0
Fraction by Wt: 15%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:CALCIUM FLUORIDE, FLUORSPAR, CALCIUM DIFLUORIDE, IRTRAN 3,
    LIPARITE
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:2.5 MG/CUM (AS F)
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/CUM (AS F)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/CUM (AS F)

Ingred Name:SILICATE BINDERS (SODIUM SILICATE)	    *95-3*
CAS:1344-09-8
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TIO2 (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN, IARC
    GROUP 3) *95-3*
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:FERROSILICON (SILICON/SILICON ALLOYS (AS SI)
CAS:8049-17-0
RTECS #:LK1400000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CLAY (KAOLIN), ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE, BAUXITE, ALUMINA, DIALUMINUM TRIOXIDE
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <0.5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:IRON       *95-3*
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 60%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
    DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE,
    THROAT/EYES. LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES: SIDEROSIS (IRON
    DEPOSITS IN LUNG) & AFFECT PULMONARY  FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
    DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, IRRITATION
    OF NOSE, THROAT/EYES. LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
    SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSIST IN LUNG) &  AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    CPR TECHNIQUES. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE RED
    CROSS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS & ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
    PARTS/ELECTRODES TO CONTACT SKIN/CLOTHING/GLOVES IF THEY ARE WET.
    INSULATE THEMSELVES FROM WORK & GROUND.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR/AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE, WHERE LOCAL
    EXHAUST/VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP EXPOSURE <TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT ARC TO KEEP FUMES/GASES <TLV IN WORKERS
    BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS
Eye Protection:HELMET, FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS & SHOULDER
    PROTECTION & DARK PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES/DUSTS DEPENDS ON METAL BEING
    WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURES, ELECTRODES USED, COATINGS, POSITION OF
    WORKER'S HEAD W/RESPECT TO FUMES GENERATED, PRESENCE OF CONTAMINA
    NTS IN ATMOSPHERE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:(SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMPLEX OXIDES OF IRON, FLUORIDES,
    MANGANESE, POTASIUM, SILICON & SODIUM

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
    CONTAINER/LINE AS ORDINARY WASTE IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE
    MANNER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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