Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   JETWELD LH-70
National Stock Number                    3439010086200
CAGE Code                                36232
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              128450
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
Street                                   22801 ST CLAIR AVE
City                                     CLEVELAND
State                                    OH
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 44117-2524
Emergency Phone                          216-481-8100

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               15JAN90
Date of Technical Review                 14MAY92
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BMTPP


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-E-22200/1
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          N/R
Boiling Point                            N/R
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/R
Vapor Density                            N/R
Specific Gravity                         N/R
Decomposition Temperature                N/R
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      N/R
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/R
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           N/R
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS 
Materials to Avoid                       NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         FLUORIDES & IRON OXIDES, OXIDES OF MANGANESE, POTASSIUM, SILICON, SODIUM AND ZINC 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      UNCLASSIFIED WELDING FUMES=5MG/M3 PEL


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE-OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT. CHRONIC-OVEXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN THE LUNG) & IS BELIEVED BY SOME INVESTIGATORS TO AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTIONS. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN KILL 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NOT APPLICABLE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     AGGRAVATION OF PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING EMPLOY CPR TECHNIQUES. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF POWER AND FOLLOW RECOMMENDED TREATMENT. IN ALL CASES CALL A PHYSICIAN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       NOT APPLICABLE
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISCARD ANY PRODUCT RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER, OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         R GLOVES AND FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO RADIATION WHEN HOT CUTTING OR WELDING. PR
Other Precautions                        PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO SHIELD OTHERS. WHEN ELECTRODES AND FLUXES ARE CONSUMED, THE FUME AND GAS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN FORM FROM THE INGREDIENTS LISTED. NEW COMPOUNDS NOT IN THE ELECTRODES MAY FORM 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV 
Ventilation                              USE LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST OR FUMES BELOW THE TLV DURING USE 
Protective Gloves                        WELDERS LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           OSHA APPROVED GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD W/LENS
Other Protective Equipment               AT A MINIMUM USE ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION AS WELL AS DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          WELDING AND HOT CUTTING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THEIR COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL BEING WELDED, THE PROCEDURES, PROCESSES AND THE TYPE OF WIRE OR ELECTRODES USED. OTHER INFLUENCING FACTORS ARE THE PRESENCE OF CONTAMINANTS 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       10
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          IRON
CAS Number                               65996670
NIOSH Number                             1003539IR
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  15%
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS Number                               1317653
NIOSH Number                             EV9580000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10%
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS Number                               7789755
NIOSH Number                             EW1760000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5%
OSHA PEL                                 2.5 MG/M3 AS F
ACGIH TLV                                2.5 MG/M3 AS F
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM SILICATE
CAS Number                               1344098
NIOSH Number                             1002947SS
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <5%
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          KAOLIN
CAS Number                               1332587
NIOSH Number                             GF1670500
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <5%
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          (MNCPD) MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7439965
NIOSH Number                             OO9275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 DUST 9293
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          FERROSILICON, WITH >= 30% BUT <= 70% SILICON
CAS Number                               8049170
NIOSH Number                             LK1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1%
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             08
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC OXIDE
CAS Number                               1314132
NIOSH Number                             ZH4810000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.5%
OSHA PEL                                 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV                                10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             09
Ingredient Name                          (VCPD) FERROVANADIUM
CAS Number                               11147867
NIOSH Number                             1005759FV
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.5%
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED