SDS

SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF
October 1, 2014
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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which these products are manufactured. The fumes and gases produced
during normal use of these products are covered in Section 8. The chemicals or compounds subject to reporting under Title III, in
Section 313, of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) are marked by the symbol #.
Exposure Limit (mg/m
3
)
INGREDIENTS
CAS NUMBER
OSHA PEL
ACGIH-TLV
Percent Ingredients (by weight)
Aluminum #
7429-90-5
5
5
40 – 70
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 Not listed Not listed 10 – 30
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 Not listed Not listed 10 – 30
Lithium
Hexafluoroaluminate
13821-20-0 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 7 – 13
Silicon 7440-21-3 5 10 3 – 10
Aluminum Fluoride 7784-18-1 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 1 – 5
Lithium Fluoride 7789-24-4 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 1 – 5
Potassium
Hexafluoroaluminate
13775-52-5 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 1 – 5
Sodium
Hexafluoroaluminate
15096-52-3 2.5 (as F) 2.5 (as F) 1 – 5
CAS / EINECS NUMBER / HAZARD CLASSIFICATION FOR ABOVE INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
CAS NUMBER
EINECS NUMBER
Hazard Classification per ECD 67/548/EEC
Aluminum #
7429-90-5
231-072-3
F; R11-15
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 231-211-8 No
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 231-598-3 No
Lithium
13821-20-0
Hexafluoroaluminate
237-509-4
No
Silicon 7440-21-3 231-130-8 No
Aluminum Fluoride 7784-18-1 232-051-1 No
Lithium Fluoride
7789-24-4
232-152-0
No
Potassium
13775-52-5 Hexafluoroaluminate 237-409-0 No
Sodium
15096-52-3
Hexafluoroaluminate
239-148-8
T; R48/23/25 - Xn; R20/22 - N; R51-53
Exposure limits are subject to change. Contact ACGIH and OSHA for current values. See Section 16 for European Council
Directive 67/548/EEC R-phrases
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The
American Red Cross.
EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes to remove dusts or fumes. Get medical attention. For
radiation burns due to arc flash, see physician.
SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water to remove dust or particles. If rash develops, see a physician. For skin burns from
arc radiation, promptly flush with cold water. Get medical attention for burns or for irritations that persist.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention.