MATERIAL SAFATY DATA SHEET
For welding consumables
Rev. No : - 01
MSDS No. : - 006
Prepared Date: - 31.05.2011
Revision Date: - 14.08.2013
FLUX CORED ARC WELDING WIRE
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer name: - RAAJRATNA ELECTRODES PVT.LTD.
Address: - Regd. Off. : 11, Sona Roopa, Opp. Lal Bunglow, C.G. Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 006. Gujarat
(INDIA)
Phone: - +91-79-2644 5258, 2643 1543
Fax
: +91-79-2656 8085, 2754 3085
Emergency No. +91-79-26445258
E-mail
: exports@raajratnaelectrodes.com
Website : www.raajratnaelectrodes.com
Product Type : flux cored welding wires, Carbon Steel FCAW Wires for MAG/MIG welding process.
AWS specification: All products as per AWS A5.20-2010
Classification:
E71T-1, E71T-1(GAS SHILED)
SECTION -2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Important: This section covers the materials from which this product is manufactured. The fumes and gases produced
during welding with normal use of this product are covered by section 5. The terms “Hazardous” in this section should
be interpreted as a term required and defined in OSHA Hazard communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200).
HAZARDOUS
INGREDIENTS
% WEIGHT
CAS NO
EXPOSURE LIMIT
(mg/m3)
) OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
5 R*, (Fe2O3) {A4}
0.2 I*{A4} ◊
0.02r* ◊, ◊◊
3 R*
0.025 R* {A2}
0.2 (Fume), 1 (Dust and Mists)
10 I*; 3R* (Elemental and
Insoluble)
0.5R* (Soluble Compounds)
{A3}
1.50 !*(Metal) {A5}
10 {A4}
1 R* {A4}
5 as Zr
3 R* ,2 ( as Cao)
0.5 (Metal) {A4}
0.5 (Cr III Cpnds) {A4}
0.05 ( Cr VI sol Cpnds) {A1}
0.01 ( Cr VI Insol Cpnds) {A1}
2.5 ( as F) {A4}
3 R*
10 I* {A4}
5 R*
IRON+
MANGANESE#
95
<5
7439-89-6
7439-96-5
SILICON+
Silica++
(Amorphous silica
Fume )
COPPER# (1)
Molybdenum (2)
<2
-----
7440-21-3
14808-60-7
5 R*, 10 (Oxide Fume)
5 CL** (Fume)
1, 3 STEL***!
5R*
0.1 R*
0.1-0.5
0.1-1
7440-50-8
7439-98-7
0.1 (Fume), 1 (Dust)
5 R*
Nickel#
Titanium dioxide
Aluminum oxide
Zirconium Oxide
Calcium carbonate
Chromium#
0-2
2-10
0-5
0-2
0-15
0-3
7440-02-0
13463-67-7
1344-28-1
1314-23-4
1317-65-3
7440-47-3
1 (Metal)
15 (dust )
5 R*
5 as Zr
5 R* ,5 ( as Cao)
1 (Metal)
0.5 (Cr II & III Cpnds)
0.005 ( Cr VI Cpnds)
Fluorspar
Magnesium
Magnesium oxide
Titanium+
0-10
0-2
<2
<2
7789-75-5
7439-95-4
1309-48-4
7440-32-6
2.5 ( as F)
5 R*
15 (fume, Total part )
5 R*
R*- Reparable Function I* - Inhalable Fraction, ** - Ceiling Limit, *** - Short Term Exposure Limit, # - Reportable
material under
Section 313 of SARA, {A3} – Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans per ACGIH, {A4} –
Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen per ACGIJ, ! – NIOSH REL TWA and STEL, ◊ - Listed under ACGIH Notice
of Intended Changes for Mn in 2010, ◊◊ - Limit of 0.02 mg/m3 is proposed for Reparable Mn in 2011 by ACGIH
The exposure limit for welding fume has been established at 5 mg/m 3 with OSHA’s PEL. The individual
complex compounds within the fume may have lower exposure limits than the general welding fume PEL. An
industrial Hygienist, the OSHA Permeable Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000), and the
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values should be consulted to determine the specific fume constituents present and
their respective exposure limits.
SECTION 3
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
These products consist of solid metal that are odorless. There are not any immediate health effects. These products
are not flammable nor reactive. These product generates irritations iron fumes by welding. A Varity of iron compound,
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and metal oxide are generate.
Symptoms of over exposure
During welding operation, the most signification route of over exposure is via inhalation of fumes.
Inhalation --Inhalation of large amount of particulates generated by this product during welding operation
may result disease of lungs repeated over exposure via inhalation of dust and fumes, generated by this products
during welding operation effect the lungs. Nickel (a component of some of these products) can cause Asthma,
damage the lungs
Contact of skin or eyes
Contact of wire of these products with skin cannot producing any irritation. Contacts of these products can physically
damage to eye or body. Fumes generated during welding can irritation the skin and eye. Symptoms of overexposure
may include irritation and redness.
Skin absorption
Skin absorption is not anticipated to be significant route to over exposure to components of these products
Ingestion—ingestion is not anticipated to be significant route to over exposure to components of these products.
Injection --injection is not anticipated to be significant route to over exposure to components of these products.
Health effects- symptoms associated with over exposure to these products and fumes generated during welding
operation are as follows –
ACUTE- the chief acute health hazard with these products would be potential for irritation of skin and eyes, when
exposed to fumes during welding operation. Inhalation of large amount of particles during welding can result of
disease of lungs. Inhalation of copper oxide fumes can cause mental fever. Burns may occur from connect with
molten metal.
Chronic –chronic skin over exposure to fumes generated during welding operation may produce red, inflammamed
skin. Repeated over exposure to the fumes generated by these products via inhalation can adverse effect on lungs
Skins, eyes, respiratory system, liver are target organs
SECTION 4 – PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Density
: 7.80-7.90 g/mm3
Melting point
: 1500C
Boiling point
: High
Appearance and Odor : Solid, metallic gray, ranging from dull to bright
Finish Odorless.
PH
: Not applicable
Water solubility
: Insoluble.
Magnetic properties
: Magnetic
Welding consumables applicable to this sheet are solid and nonvolatile as shipped.
SECTION 5 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point—not flammable.
Auto ignition temperature---not flammable.
Fire extinguishing material ---- product are non flammable. Fire extinguishing agents needs for surroundings
materials.
Water spray—yes dry chemical ---yes Carbon dioxide ---yes
Others ABS TYPE---yes
foam ---yes
Welding consumables applicable to this sheet as shipped are nonreactive, nonflammable, nonexposive and
essentially nonhazardous until welded. Welding arcs and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products.
See American National Standard Z49.1 referenced in section 7.
SECTION 6–REACTIVITY DATA-HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
INFORMATION
Stability –stable
Decomposition products---iron fumes, iron compound, carbondioxide, carbonmanooxide, metal powder.
NOTE-Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent
upon the metal being welded, the process, procedures and electrodes used. Most fume ingredients are present as
complex oxides and compounds and not as pure metals.
Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be
exposed include: coating on the metal being welded (such as paint, plating or galvanizing), the number of welders
and the volume of area, the quality and amount of ventilation, the position of the welders head with respect to the
fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors
from cleaning and degreasing activities).When the electrode is consumed, the fume and gas decomposition products
generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in section 2. Decomposition products from
normal operation include those originating from the volatilization, reaction or oxidation of the materials shown in
section2, plus those from the base metal and coating, etc. as noted above. Reasonably expected constituents of the
fume would include: Primary – complex oxides of iron; secondarily - complex oxides of manganese, silicon and
copper.
Monitor for the materials identified in Section 2. Fumes from the use of this product may contain copper,
manganese compounds and amorphous silica whose exposure limits are lower than the 5 mg/m 3 PEL for
general welding fume.
Gases reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may be
formed by the radiation from the arc. One recommended way to determine the composition and quantity of fumes and
gases to which workers are exposed is to take an air sample inside the welder’s helmets if worn or in the workers
breathing zone. [See ANSI/AWS F1.1, available from the “American welding society”, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL
33135. Also, from AWS is F1.3 “Evaluating contaminants in the welding Environment - A sampling strategy Guide”,
which gives additional advice on sampling.]
SECTION 7 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Electric arc welding may create one or more of the following heath hazards:
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. See section 7.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY are the respiratory system, eyes and/or skin.
Short Term (Acute) Overexposure Effects:
Welding fumes - may result in discomfort such as a dizziness, nausea or dryness of irritation of nose, throat or eyes.
Iron, Iron Oxide - None are known. Treat as nuisance dust or fume. Manganese - Metal fume fever characterized by
chills, fever, upset stomach, vomiting irritation of the throat and aching or body. Recovery is generally complete within
48 hours of the overexposure. Silica (Amorphous) Dust and fumes may cause irritation of the respiratory system,
skin and eyes. Copper - Metal fume fever characterized by metallic taste, tightness of chest and fever. Symptoms
may last 24 to 48 hours follow overexposure. Molybdenum – Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat.
LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:
Welding fumes - Excess levels may cause bronchial asthma, lung fibrosis, pneumoconiosis or “siderosis”. Iron, Iron
Oxide Fumes - can cause siderosis (deposit of Iron in lungs) which some researchers believe may affect pulmonary
function. Lungs will clear in time when exposure to iron and its compounds cease. Iron and magnetite (Fe3O4) are
not regarded as fibrogenic materials. Manganese - Long-term overexposure to manganese compounds may affect
the central nervous system. Symptoms may be similar to Parkinson’s disease and can include slowness, change in
handwriting, gait impairment, muscle spasms and cramps and less
Commonly, tremor and behavioral changes. Employees who are overexposed to manganese compounds should be
seen by a physician for early detection of neurological problems. Overexposure to manganese and manganese
compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage to the central nervous system, including the
brain, symptoms of which may include slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological
disturbances and spastic gait. Silica (Amorphous) - Research indicates that silica is present in welding fume in the
amorphous form. Long term overexposure may cause pneumoconiosis. Non-crystalline forms of silica (amorphous
silica) are considered to have little fibrotic potential. Copper - Copper poisoning has been reported in the literature
from exposure to high levels of copper. Liver damage can occur accumulating in the liver characterized by cell
destruction and cirrhosis. High levels of copper may cause anemia and jaundice. High levels of copper may cause
central nervous system damage characterized by nerve fiber separation and cerebral degeneration. Molybdenum –
Prolonged overexposure may result in loss of appetite, weight loss, loss of muscle coordination, difficulty in breathing
and anemia.
MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with pre-existing impaired lung functions (asthmalike conditions). Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding and cutting operations until they have
consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer of the device. Respirators are to be worn only
after being medically cleared by your company-designated physician.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by
the American Red Cross. Eyes and Skin: If irritation or flash burns develop after exposure, consult a physician.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Welding fumes must be considered as possible carcinogens under OSHA (29 CFR
1910.1200)
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: This product, when used for welding or cutting produces fumes or
gases which contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases cancer.
(California Health & Safety Section 25249.5 et seq.)
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Read and understand the manufactures instructions and the precautions and the precautionary label on the product.
See American National standard Z49.1; safety in welding and cutting published by the American welding Society,
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135 and OSHA Publication 2206 (29 CFR 1910), U.S. Government printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402 for more detail on any of the following.
VENTILATION: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc or both to keep the fumes and gases below
PEL/TLVs in the worker’s breathing zone and the general area. Train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH approved or equivalent fume respirator or air supplied respirator when
welding in confined space or where local exhaust or ventilation does not keep exposure below PEL/TLVs.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear helmet of use face shield with filter lens. As a rule of thumb begin with shade Number 14.
Adjust if needed by selecting the next lighter and or darker shade number. Provide protective screens and flash
goggles, if necessary, to shield others.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear hand, head and body protection which help to prevent injury from radiation, sparks
and electrical shock. See ANSI Z49.1. At a minimum this includes welder’s gloves and a protective face shield and
may include arm protectors, aprons, hats, shoulder protection as well as dark non-synthetic clothing. Train the welder
not to touch live electrical parts and to insulate himself from work and ground.
PROCEDURE FOR CLEANUP OF SPILLS OR LEAKS: not Applicable.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Prevent waste from contaminating surrounding environment. Discard any product, residue,
disposable container or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal, state and local
regulations.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS (IMPORTANT): Maintain exposure below the PEL/TLVs. Use industrial hygiene
monitoring to ensure that your use of this material does not create exposures which exceed PEL/TLVs. Always use
exhaust ventilation. Refer to the following sources for important additional information: ANSI Z49.1 from The
American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135 and OSHA (29 CFR 1910) from the U.S. Department
of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.
SECTION 9 FIRST AID MEASURES
Victim of chemical espouser must be taken for medical attention. If necessary take a copy of label and MSDS to
health professional with victim
SKIN EXPOSURE---if fumes generated by welding operation involving these product contaminate the skin, begin
decontamination with running water. If molten metals touch with skin, immediately dip your skin in cold water. Victim
must seek medical attention if any adverse reaction occur.
EYE EXPOSURE – if fumes Generated by welding operation including this product enter in the eyes, then open
victim eyes under gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Victim must seek immediate medical
attention
INHALATION---- if fumes generated by welding operation involving this product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh
air. If necessary use artificial respiration to support vital function.
INGESTION ----if this product is swallowed, call physician or poison control centre.
MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Skin condition, respiration, and disorder, liver disorder may be aggravated by prolonged over exposure to dusts or
fumes, generated by this product.
SECTION 10:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No international regulations or restriction are applicable. These product are not hazardous by the US department of
transportation.
SECTION -11 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Spill and leak response ----not applicable
Personal precaution—wear safety glasses and gloves, gather the loose stand of wires
SECTION -12 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in clean and dry place. Storage should include provision to minimize rough handling, excessive vibration and
physical abuse. Don’t open the material until ready for use. All employs who handle this product should be trained to
handle safely.
SECTION -13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Preparing wastes for disposal –waste disposed must be accordance with appropriate federal, state and local
regulations. These product may be disposed as per advice of local hazarded waste regulatory regulation authority.
SECTION - 14 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Products persistence the continues solid wire and are expected to slowly corrode in outdoor ambient environments.
Iron will react with water and air to form a variety of stable iron oxide.
Effect of material on plants or animal: the components of these products occur naturally in environment and are
essential for plant and animal life.
Effect of chemical on aquatic life; these products are not expected to cause adverse effects. Copper: copper is
concentrated by plankton by 1000 or more .copper may concentrate to toxic level in food chain.
SECTION --15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
US CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ)—Chromium=5000lbs, copper=5000LBS, Nickel=100LBS.RQS
chromium, copper, nickel are applicable to particles 100 micrometers or low diameters.
OTHERS US FEDERAL REGULATIONS—not applicable.
OTHERS US FEDERAL REGULATIONS -Alaska designated toxic and hazardous substances: chromium, copper fume, chromium 3 compound, molybdenum,
nickel, phosphorus
California –permissible exposure limit for chemical contaminates: chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, phosphorus,
silicon
Florida –substance list: chromium, copper, manganese molybdenum, nickel, phosphorus, sulfur, phosphorus..
Kansas – section 302/313 lisit: chromium, copper, manganese and nickel,
Massachusetts – substance list: chromium, copper, chromium 3 compound, molybdenum, nickel, phosphorus, sulfur,
manganese.
Michigan –critical material list: chromium, copper and nickel.
Missouri –employer information/toxic substance list: chromium, copper, chromium 3 compound, molybdenum, nickel,
phosphorus, manganese. And silicon
New Jersey right to know hazardous substance list: chromium, copper, chromium 3 oxide, phosphorus, manganese,
molybdenum, nickel and sulfur,
West Virginia –hazardous substance list: chromium, phosphorus, manganese, molybdenum nickel and copper fume.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65):
The chromium and nickel compounds of these products are on the California proposition 65 list
Warning –these products may contains chemicals and when used for welding, may produce fumes or gases
contain chemicals
Warning
Before use read and understand the manufacture instruction
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc or both to keep fumes and gases from breathing zone and the general
area.
Wear correct eye ear body protection.
Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health.
See American national standard z49.1 safety in welding, cutting and allied processes. Published by the American
welding society, 550NW Lejeune road Miami, Florida, 33126. OSHA safety and health standards 29 CFR 1910,
Available from U S the Government printing office Washington. D C -20402.
Do not remove this information.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS
inventory.
OTHER CANDIAN REGULATION ----not applicable.
-the component of these product are on the DSL list
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES SUBSTANCE LIST.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS – CLASS D2A/D2B .Material causing other toxic effect contain potential sensitizer.
SECTION -16 OTHER INFORMATION
RAAJRATNA Company believes this data sheet to be accurate and to reflect qualified expert opinion
regarding current research. However RAAJRATNA Company cannot make any expressed or implied warranty
as to this information.
FOR WELDING CONSUMABLES AND RELATED PRODUCTS
Prepared to US OSHA, ANSI AND CANDIAN WHIMS (class D2A, D2B) standards
Warning
Product components present in health and safety hazards. Read and understand the material safety data sheet. Also
follow your employer’s safety precautions.