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    Material Safety Data Sheet For BOSS WELD ELECTRODES - 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128

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    The document provides a material safety data sheet for welding electrodes. It lists several potential hazards including: - Inhalation of welding fumes can cause respiratory irritation and lung damage over time. Skin and eye contact with UV/IR radiations, heat, or slag can cause burns. - The product contains various metals like iron, titanium oxide, silica, and manganese that can be hazardous if overexposed. Welding fumes are classified as possibly carcinogenic. - Overexposure to manganese fumes may damage the nervous system. Inhalation of silica over time can cause lung disease. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn during welding.

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    The document provides a material safety data sheet for welding electrodes. It lists several potential hazards including: - Inhalation of welding fumes can cause respiratory irritation and lung damage over time. Skin and eye contact with UV/IR radiations, heat, or slag can cause burns. - The product contains various metals like iron, titanium oxide, silica, and manganese that can be hazardous if overexposed. Welding fumes are classified as possibly carcinogenic. - Overexposure to manganese fumes may damage the nervous system. Inhalation of silica over time can cause lung disease. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn during welding.

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    The document provides a material safety data sheet for welding electrodes. It lists several potential hazards including: - Inhalation of welding fumes can cause respiratory irritation and lung damage over time. Skin and eye contact with UV/IR radiations, heat, or slag can cause burns. - The product contains various metals like iron, titanium oxide, silica, and manganese that can be hazardous if overexposed. Welding fumes are classified as possibly carcinogenic. - Overexposure to manganese fumes may damage the nervous system. Inhalation of silica over time can cause lung disease. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn during welding.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet For BOSS WELD ELECTRODES - 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128

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    The document provides a material safety data sheet for welding electrodes. It lists several potential hazards including: - Inhalation of welding fumes can cause respiratory irritation and lung damage over time. Skin and eye contact with UV/IR radiations, heat, or slag can cause burns. - The product contains various metals like iron, titanium oxide, silica, and manganese that can be hazardous if overexposed. Welding fumes are classified as possibly carcinogenic. - Overexposure to manganese fumes may damage the nervous system. Inhalation of silica over time can cause lung disease. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn during welding.

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    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR

    BOSS WELD ELECTRODES – 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128

    1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

    Product type: Electric arc welding coated electrode


    Intended use: For professional use only
    Trade Name: BOSS Weld Electrode
    Supplier of product: The BSS Group Ltd
    Registered Office: Travis Perkins PLC, Lodge Way House, Lodge Way, Harlestone Road, Northampton
    NN5 7UG.
    Telephone/Fax Numbers: 0116 262 3232 / 0116 253 1343
    E-mail Address [email protected]
    Web site Address www.bss-group.co.uk

    2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

    By delivery: Not hazardous


    Risk by general use:
    General: Electric shock
    Inhalation: Inhalation of welding fumes may cause respiratory irritation. Cough
    Skin contact: UV, IR radiations. Heat. May product skin irritation. Slag can cause burns
    Eye contact: UV, IR radiations. Heat. May product eye irritation. Slag can cause burns

    3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

    This product is not considered to be hazardous but contains hazardous components

    Main Constituents: Value (s) % CAS No/EC No/EC Index Symbol (s) R-Phrase (s)
    Iron 58 to 78 7439 / 231-096-4 /-----
    Titanium Oxide 11 to 23 13463-67-7 /236-675-5 /-----
    Silica (Quartz) 3.5 to 8.7 14808-60-7 / 238-878-4 / -----
    Potassium Silicate 4 to 6 1312-76-1 / 215-199-1 /----- Xi 36/37/38
    Manganese 1.5 to 4 7439-96-5 / 231-105-1 /-----
    Calcium Carbonate 0.4 to 4.5 471-34-1 / 207-439-9 /----- Xi 36
    Aluminium Oxide 0.4 to 3 1344-28-1 /215-691-6 /-----
    Cellulose 0.5 to 1.5 9004-34-6 / 232-674-9
    Zirconium Oxide 0.7 to 1 1314-23-4 / 215-227-2 /-----
    Iron (III) Oxide up to 0.5 1309-37-1 /215-168-2 /-----
    Magnesium Oxide 0.1 to 1.5 1309-48-4 / 215-171-9 / ----- Xn 22-36/37/38
    Potassium Oxide 0.2 to 1.5 12136-45-7 / ----- / -----

    BOSS MSDS – 008 REVIEWED: 04/03/2013 Page: 1 of 4


    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR
    BOSS WELD ELECTRODES – 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128
    4. FIRST AID MEASURES

    Inhalation: Assure fresh air breathing


    Skin Contact: Stop exposure
    Eye Contact: Minimise exposure to light
    Ingestion: Ingestion unlikely. Rinse mouth
    Electric shock: Electrical circuits must be shut off as soon as possible. Prepare to administer
    resuscitation in case of cardiac or respiratory failure. In case of respiratory arrest
    administer artificial respiration.
    General Information: In all cases obtain medical attention. If possible show this sheet.

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

    Flammable Class: The product is not flammable


    Prevention: Welding hot slag or sparks may cause fire. Keep away from combustible material
    Surrounding Fires: Use water spray or mist for cooling exposed containers
    Protection against Fire: Wear suitable protective equipment

    6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

    Personal Precautions: Equipment clean up crew with suitable protection


    After spillage or leakage: On land sweep or shovel into suitable containers

    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

    Storage precautions: Store in a dry protected location to prevent moisture contact. Keep container closed
    when not in use
    Handling: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
    smoking and when leaving work.

    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

    Respiratory Protection: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour


    In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
    Hand Protection: Welding gloves
    Skin Protection: Skin protection appropriate to the conditions of use should be provided
    Eye Protection: Use mask protection with suitable filter lens
    Interdiction to wear contact lens
    Ingestion: When using do not eat, drink or smoke
    Industrial Hygiene: Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation to minimize fume concentration

    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

    Physical state: Solid


    Colour: Grey
    Odour: Odourless
    Melting Point ºC: ca. 1500

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    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR
    BOSS WELD ELECTRODES – 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128
    10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

    Stability: Stable under normal conditions (<300ºC)


    Hazardous decomposition Formation of dangerous fumes during use
    products:
    According to process conditions, hazardous decomposition may generate. Such as:

    AL₂O₃ CAS 001344-28-1 EC 215-691-6 TLV (mg/m3) 10


    CO CAS 000630-08-0 EC 211-128-3 TLV (mg/m3) 29
    CO₂ CAS 000124-38-9 EC 204-696-9 TLV (mg/m3) -
    CaO CAS 001305-78-8 EC 215-138-9 TLV (mg/m3) 2 (Ca)
    Cr CAS 007440-47-3 EC 231-157-5 TLV (mg/m3) 0.5
    Fe CAS 007439-89-6 EC 231-096-4 TLV (mg/m3) 1 (insoluble)
    F CAS 007789-96-5 EC 232-188-7 TLV (mg/m3) 2.5
    MgO CAS 001309-48-4 EC 215-171-9 TLV (mg/m3) 10
    Mn CAS 007439-98-7 EC 231-105-1 TLV (mg/m3) 0.2
    Mo CAS 007439-98-7 EC 231-107-2 TLV (mg/m3) 10
    Ni CAS 007440-02-0 EC 321-111-4 TLV (mg/m3) 1 (insoluble)
    Ni CAS 007440-02-0 EC 231-111-4 TLV (mg/m3) 0.05 (soluble)
    PbO CAS 001317-36-8 EC 215-267-0 TLV (mg/m3) 0.05
    Si CAS 007440-21-3 EC 231-130-8 TLV (mg/m3) 10 (Si0₂)
    SiO₂ CAS 014808-60-7 EC 238-878-4 TLV (mg/m3) 10

    TiO₂ CAS 013463-67-7 EC 236-675-5 TLV (mg/m3) 10


    Cr (III) CAS 012018-00-7 - TLV (mg/m3) 0.5
    Cr (VI) CAS 001308-39-9 - TLV (mg/m3) 0.05
    K₂O CAS 012136-45-7 - TLV (mg/m3) -

    Na₂O CAS 001313-59-3 - TLV (mg/m3) 2(NaOH)


    BaO CAS 001304-28-5 - TLV (mg/m3) 0.5(Ba)
    Threshold Limit values – TLV-TWA given according to ACGIH
    The TLV limit of the above elements is a function of the national reglementation
    Hazardous Properties: Welding fumes are classified carcinogenic by the ICRC (International Centre of Research
    on Cancer): Group 2B. Cancer suspect agent
    Materials to Avoid: Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents
    Other information: In case of work on parts covered by coatings such as lubricants, solvent, paint, metallic
    compounds, grease etc the thermal or photochemical decompositional products of these
    elements cumulate with dust and fumes emitted by melting of the welding product.
    The solution to adopt must be, in any case, preceded by a spot study. Refer to the
    document “Health & Safety in Welding” published by the International Institute of
    Welding (IIS/IIW)

    BOSS MSDS – 008 REVIEWED: 04/03/2013 Page: 3 of 4


    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR
    BOSS WELD ELECTRODES – 84651098. 1106, 1117, 1128
    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

    Toxicological Information: This material or its emissions may induce an allergic or sensitization reaction and thereby
    aggravate existing systemic disease
    Acute Toxicity Overexposure to weld fumes may cause Fever, nausea, giddiness, eye irritation, irritation
    to the respiratory tract and to other mucous membranes.
    Chronic Toxicity
    Overexposure to welding May cause pulmonary/bronchial disease and/or cause breathing difficulty
    fumes:
    Overexposure to Manganese This material to its emissions may attack the nervous system and/or aggravate pre-existing
    (MN): disorders.

    Quartz inhalation: May cause lung damage. May cause cancer.

    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

    This product contains no hazardous components for the environment. Avoid release into the environment.

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

    Disposal: Comply with local regulations for disposal


    Apply the same procedure for slag remaining from welding
    Industrial Waste Number: 120113 Welding waste
    120101 Ferrous metallic scrap

    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

    General Information: Not regulated

    15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

    Symbols: None
    R Phrases: None
    S Phrases: None

    16. OTHER INFORMATION

    Warning: Fumes and gases emitted during welding may be dangerous. Good ventilation of the workplace required.
    Electric rays may burn eyes and skin. Electric shock can kill. Wear protective clothing.

    Training advice: Ensure that the user is aware of the potential hazards and knows what to do in the event of an accident or
    an emergency

    DISCLAIMER

    This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
    combination with any other material or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company’s knowledge
    and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to
    the suitability of such information for his own particular use.

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