Specification Sheet

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1. Products Identification

Manufacturer’s / Supplier’s Name:

Forney Industries

2057 Vermont Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Product Name: Carbon steel electrodes for Flux Cored arc welding without external Gas shielding

Forney SKUs: 42300, 42301, 42302, 42303

This section covers the hazardous materials from which this product is manufactured.

The fumes and gases that are produced during welding with normal use of the product are addressed in

Section-8. The term “hazardous ingredients” shall be interpreted as a term defined in OSHA Hazard

Communication Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910.1200.

2.1 Harzard Classification : Products are placed on the market in solid form.

2.1.1 Classification in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC : Mixture is classified as R43, R42,

Xn;R68/20, Xn;R48/20, 21, 22

2.1.2 Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 : Mixture is classified as Skin

Sens,.1 H316, Resp. Sens. 1 H334, STOT SE 2 H371, STOT RE 2 H373

2.2 Label Elements

Labeling in accordance with Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008 :

Pictograms :

Description of any hazards not otherwise classified

Fumes and Gases : Fumes & gases can be dangerous to your health. Fumes from the use of product

may contain complex metallic oxides as well as calcium, chromium, manganese, silica, nikel.

The fumes and gases can also be contributed by the base metal and its coating and preparation.

For example, painting, galvanizing, or plating can contribute to fumes and gases. Chlorinated

hydrocarbons used in cleaning and degreasing, can cause fumes and gases.

Arc Rays : Arc Rays can be infure eyes and burn skin

Electric Shock : Electric chock can kill

Section 2. - Hazard Identification

GHS08 GHS07

SAFETY DATA SHEET

This Safety Data Sheet is for U.S. manufactured welding consumables and may be used to comply with

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act

(SARA) of 1986 Public Law 99-499. The OSHA standard must be consulted for specific requirements.

Section 1. - Identification

Rev. # : 006

Feb. 2018

Phone: 1-800-521-6038

Email: customerservice@forneyind.com

Emergency Response Phone: 352-323-3500

42300

Summary of content (7 pages)

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42300 SAFETY DATA SHEET Rev. # : 006 Feb. 2018 This Safety Data Sheet is for U.S. manufactured welding consumables and may be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 Public Law 99-499. The OSHA standard must be consulted for specific requirements. Section 1. - Identification 1.
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Section 3. - Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemicla Identity Barium Carbonate Aluminum Magnesium Calcium Fluoride Silicon Manganese Iron CAS Number 513-77-9 7429-90-5 7439-95-4 7789-75-5 7440-21-3 7439-96-5 7439-89-6 Content (%) 1.0-5.0 1.5-5.0 1.0-5.0 1.0-5.0 <1.0 1.5-2.5 60-85 Section 4. - First-Aid Measures Inhalation : If breathing is difficult, provide fresh air and contact physician.
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Section 7. - Handling and Storage Handle with care to avoid physical injuries like cuts, abrasions, etc. Use protective gloves. Avoid exposure to dust to prevent allergies. Retain the warning label and product labels. Keep the material away from acids and other reactive chemicals. Keep in proper storage area. Section 8. - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits of air contaminants for the hazardous ingredients present in consumable materials is indicated in Section 2.
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screens or flash goggles to others for shielding against arc rays and arc flash. Protective Clothing : Use hand, head, and body protection to prevent against arc rays, flash, sparks, spatters, and electric shock. Use aprons, hats, shoulder protection, and non-synthetic clothing. See ANSI Z49.1 published by American Welding Society. Section 9.
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in chest, nausea, and allergic reaction. Silica (amorphous) : Dust and fumes may cause irritation of respiratory system, skin, and eyes. Titanium Dioxide : May cause irritation of respiratory system. Zirconium : May cause irritation of eyes, nose, and throat. Long Term (Chronic) Overexposure Effects Welding Fumes : Excess levels may cause bronchial asthma, lung fibrosis, pneumoconiosis or siderosis Aluminum Oxide : May cause pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.
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nickel compounds, and crystalline silica(quartz) and welding fumes must be considered as carcinogens under OSHA(29CFR 1910.1200). California Proposition 65 : These products contain or produce chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et.seq.
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Section 16. - Other Information For additional information, refer to following - ANSI American National Standard Z49.1- “ Safety in welding and cutting” - ANSI/American Welding Society (AWS) F1.5- Methods of sampling and analyzing gases from welding and allied processes. - ANSI/AWS F1.1- Method for sampling airborne particles generated by by welding and allied processes. - AWS F3.2M/F3.2- Ventilation guide for welding fume. - American Welding Society, 8669 Doral Blvd, Suite 130, Doral, FL 33166.