Arnco SDS Version 1.3 March 17 2016
Arnco SDS Version 1.3 March 17 2016
Arnco SDS Version 1.3 March 17 2016
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The article is NOT classified as dangerous according to directive 1999/45/EC.
BYPRODUCTS GENERATED DURING THE THERMAL SPRAY OR WELDING PROCESS ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS.
WARNING DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
May cause cancer by inhalation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Avoid breathing dust or fume
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice/attention
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
These measures apply primarily to the byproducts produced during thermal spray.
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep the person warm and at rest. If not breathing or if breathing is irregular
or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to
the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur. If
unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep the person warm
and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to
drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless
directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not
enter the lungs. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Skin Contact: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical
attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Protection of First Aiders: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
This section applies primarily to the wire as supplied.
Extinguishing Media
Suitable: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not Suitable: None known
Special Exposure Hazards: No specific hazard
Hazardous Thermal Some metallic oxides
Decomposition Products:
Special Protective Equipment Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
for Fire-Fighters: apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
These measures apply to the wire as supplied and the byproducts produced during the thermal spray process.
Personal Precautions: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Use appropriate tools to transfer the spilt solid to a convenient waste disposal container.
Recycle if possible.
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Additional Information:* A portion of metallic chromium may be converted during the welding process to hexavalent chromium.
Hexavalent chromium is classified as an IARC Group 1 carcinogen. NTP classifies hexavalent
chromium as Known to be Carcinogenic. OSHA PEL: 0.001 mg/m3, ACGIH TLV: 0.01 mg/m3.
** A portion of nickel may be converted during a thermal spray process to nickel compounds which are
classified as an IARC Group 1 Carcinogen. NTP classifies nickel compounds as known to be
Carcinogenic.
Monitoring Procedures: If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or
biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of ventilation or other
control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference
should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of
exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods
for the determination of hazardous substances.
Exposure Controls
Occupational Exposure: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust,
fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the
exposure limit.
Respiratory Protection: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard
if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on
known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working
limits of the selected respirator.
Hand Protection: Gloves should be worn to minimize contact. During the thermal spray process, heat
insulated gloves are recommended.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended when handling this material. During the
thermal spray process, safety goggles and dark lenses must be worn. During welding
process, dark lenses/arc shield must be worn.
Skin Protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
the product.
Hearing Protection: During the thermal spray process, the operator and other personnel close to the spray
operation must be protected from excessive noise. Hearing protection that meets local
standards should be used.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
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EU Regulations
Hazard Symbol:
Product Use: Classification and labeling have been performed according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and
1999/45/EC (including amendments) and the intended use.
Industrial Applications: Used by welding.
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Arnco Customers are to ensure their employees are aware and follow their internal Safe Practices for Electric Arc Welding.
This information applies to the wire as supplied and the byproducts produced during a thermal spray or welding process.
Full Text of Risk-phrases: R15 – Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
R22 – Harmful if swallowed
R40 – Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R43 – May cause sensitization by skin contact
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. This information is given in good faith and
based on technical data that Arnco believes to be reliable. Since the conditions of use are outside our control, we assume
no liability in connection with any use of this information and no warranty is expressed or implied.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these
are the only hazards that exist.
Arnco requests the users of these products to study this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and become aware of product hazards
and safety information. To promote safe use of these products a user should;
• Notify its employees, agents and contractors of the information on this SDS and of any product hazards/safety
information.
• Furnish this same information to each of its customers for these products.
• Request customers to notify their employees/customers of the same product hazards and safety information.
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