Nuweld® GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRODES

 

WORK PRACTICE DATA SHEET

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS (CHEMICAL ENTITY)                           CAS No.                %                            (TWA)

 

Welding fumes                                                                     None                                                      5 mg/m³

Iron oxide fumes                                                                   1309-37-1               30 – 60                    5 mg/m³

Manganese fumes                                                               7439-96-5                 1 – 10                    1 mg/m³

Silica fumes                                                                           69012-64-2             10 – 30                    2 mg/m³

 

NOT REGULATED UNDER AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS CODE

 

PROPERTIES

 

Does not mix with water

Sinks in water

Toxic or noxious vapours / gas                                                         HAG 29

 

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

 

Acute Health Effects:

                Toxic by inhalation                                                              R 23

                Irritating to eyes and respiratory system                         R 36 / 37

 

Chronic Health Effects:

                Possible risk of irreversible effects                                   R 40

                Danger of cumulative effects                                             R 33

 

FIRST AID

 

Swallowed:

                Refer full report

 

Eyes:

                DO NOT remove embedded particles

                Apply pads to BOTH eyes

                URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION

 

Skin:

                Wash with water and soap

 

Inhaled:

                Fresh air, rest, keep warm

 

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

 

Engineering Controls:

                Use only in well ventilated areas                                       S 51

                Mechanical exhaust recommended

 

Personal Protection:

                Welding mask, handshield

 

Respirator:

                Type P2 filter of sufficient capacity

 

Flammability:

                Does not burn                                                                      HAG 80

 

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

 

Storage and Transport:

                Store in cool, dry, protected area

 

Spills and Disposal:

                Sweep, shovel to safe place                                               HAG 72

 

Fire / Explosion Hazard:

                Refer full report

 

Fire Fighting:

Keep area and surrounds cool

                Use water spray / fog                                                          HAG 82

 

ADVICE TO DOCTOR

 

Supportive care

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by CHEMWATCH - 63586