MSDS

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Safe handling advice:
Avoid inhalation of dust. Do not breathe fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Observe good chemical hygiene practices. ERICO CADWELD Exothermic
Welding Materials and Filler Materials are designed for use in ERICO CADWELD
equipment only. Use of improper or damaged equipment can lead to exposure to
molten metal and reaction byproducts.
Technical measures:
Do not smoke or use open fire or other sources of ignition. Work practice should
minimize risk of contact. All product instructions should be followed to ensure
proper welding and safety. For additional information, see American National
Standard, Safety In Welding And Cutting, and Z49.1.
Technical precautions:
Confined space: Local exhaust is recommended.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures for safe
storage:
ERICO CADWELD Electrical Welding Material should be stored in a clean, dry
and secure location. Storage should include provisions to minimize rough
handling, excessive vibration and physical abuse. All outer packages must be
stored in accordance with label markings.
Storage conditions:
If evidence is present of damaged or contaminated products, these units should
not be used.
If proper storage is maintained, ERICO CADWELD Materials do not exhibit any
storage or shelf life.
Specific end use(s)
Specific use(s):
Welding material
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
A detailed fume analysis was conducted on ERICO CADWELD Electrical Welding Materials. Reactions
byproducts were tested for total dust, respirable dust, metals, acids, fluorides, and various elements identified in
typical welding fume analysis. All sampling and analysis followed methodologies dictated by the National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). A certified Industrial Hygienist did the sample collection and independent labs conducted all analytical
work.
Data collected was evaluated and compared to limits set by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienis ts (ACGIH) and OSHA. As a worse case scenario, calculations were completed based on a
sealed 800 ft3 room with no ventilation. These calculations would indicate that the copper fume PEL would be
the limiting factor. Under normal outdoor use or in ventilated areas threshold limits are beyond any expected
exposure limits.
Product name:
Supersedes date:
ERICO® CADWELD® Electrical Welding Material
2016-05-02
Page:
Revision:
Version number:
5/13
2016-11-22
US-EN/3.5
CADWELD_EWM_US
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