SDS

SDS: Cutting Electrode USF
October 1, 2014
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use the extinguishing media recommended for the burning material and fire situation.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus as fume or vapors may be harmful.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Reasonably expected fume constituents of the fume could include complex oxides
of iron and manganese.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Solid objects may be picked up and placed in a container. Wear protective clothing and
make sure that the solid objects are at room temperature before handling.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent cuts.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not flush residue into waterways.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Handle with care to avoid cuts and to keep the wire from piercing the skin. Wear gloves when handling welding
consumables. Avoid exposure to dust and do not ingest. Some individuals can develop and allergic reaction to certain materials. Keep all
warning labels and identification labels on the product.
STORAGE: Keep material sealed and dry before use and do not remove product identification label or warning label. After using, keep
remaining product sealed and dry and do not remove product identification label or warning label.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary label on this product.
Always use adequate ventilation and wear appropriate personal protection. Do not breathe welding fumes and gases; they are
dangerous to your health.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, published by the "American Welding Society," 550 N.W.
LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 and OSHA Publication 2206 (29CFR 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 for more detail on the following:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Proper ventilation must be maintained.
ARC RAYS and SPARKS can injure eyes and burn skin. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill! Wear correct hand, eye, head, and body
protection.
VENTILATION: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in the workers
breathing zone and the general area. Train the welder to keep their head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed
permissible exposure limits or values.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when welding in a confined space or
where local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below the TLV's.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear a helmet or face shield with a filter lens of shade 12 or darker. Provide screens and flash goggles to
shield others.