<strong>FILARC</strong> <strong>flux</strong>- andmetal- coredwelding wiresHealth and safety, continuedSafety data sheetsContents page 4Previous pageNext page9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAppearance: Solid, non-volatileOdour: OdourlessColour: MetalicForm: Spooled wire ranging in diameter from 1.0 to2.4mm, spool net weight 5 to 250kg.10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYGeneral: This product is intended only for normalwelding purposes.Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions.Reactivity: Contact with chemical substances like acidscould cause generation of gas.Hazardous decomposition products include those from thevolatilization, reaction or oxidation of the materials listed insection 2 and those from the base metal and coating.Reasonably expected fume constituents of this productwould include fluorides and oxides of metals as iron, manganeseand chromium.Fume analysis: Fe Mn F Pb Cu Ni Cr V Co Ba(wt%) < 50 15 10 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 – – –Reasonably expected gaseous products would include carbonoxides, nitrogen oxides and ozone.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONInhalation of welding fumes and gases can be dangerous toyour health. Classification of welding fumes is difficultbecause of varying base materials, coatings, air contaminationsand processes.Maximum fume exposure guideline for this product is3.0mg/m 3 according to SS 28 06 01/02 and Danish standard,based on the content of iron, manganese, chromium, nickel,lead, copper and fluoride.Acute toxicity: Overexposure to welding fumes may resultin symptoms like dizziness, nausea, drynessor irritation of the nose, throat oreyes.Chronic toxicity: Overexposure to welding fumes may affectpulmonary function.Overexposure to manganese may affectthe nervous system.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONWelding consumables and materials could degrade/weatherinto components originating from the consumables or fromthe materials used in the welding process. Avoid exposureto conditions that could lead to accumulation in soils orgroundwater.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSDiscard any product, residue, disposable container or linerin an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliancewith federal and local regulations. Use recycling proceduresif available. Residues from welding consumables and processescould degrade and accumulate in soils and groundwater.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONNo international regulations or restrictions are applicable.15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONRead and understand the manufacturer’s instructions, youremployer’s safety practices and the health and safetyinstructions on the label. Observe any federal and localregulations. Take precautions when welding and protectyourself and others.FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.WARNING: Welding fumes and gases may be dangerous toyour health. Avoid breathing the fumes and gases. Use adequateventilation. Arc rays may injure eyes and burn skin.Use adequate protective equipment.AVERTISSEMENT: Les gaz et les vapeurs de soudagepeuvent présenter des risques pour la santé. Éviter de lesrespirer. Assurer une ventilation adéquate. Les arc peuventcauser des blessures aux yeux ou des brûlures de la peau.Utiliser un équipement de protection adéquat.VARNING FÖR INANDNING AV SVETSRÖK:Medelhög akut giftighet. Risk för skador vid långvarig ellerofta upprepad inandning. Se till att ventilationen är god.ADVARSEL MOT INNÅNDING AV SVEISERØYKOG GASSER:Fare ved innånding. Fare for langtidseffekter. Sørg for godventilasjon.VÄLTÄ HITSAUSSAVUJEN SISÄÄHENG-GITTÄMISTÄ:Pitkäaikainen altistus voi olla haitallista. Huolehdi tuuletuksesta.Katso hitsauspuikon turvaohjelehte.126
<strong>FILARC</strong> <strong>flux</strong>- andmetal- coredwelding wiresHealth and safety, continuedContents page 4Previous pageNext page16. OTHER INFORMATIONRefer to:USA: American National Standard Z49.1 “Safety inWelding and Cutting”, American WeldingSociety, 550 North Le Jeune Road, Miami,Florida, 33135; OSHA Safety and HealthStandards, 29CFR 1910, U.S. Gov.PrintingOffice, Washington, D.C. 20402; AmericanConference of Governmental Hygienists(ACHIH), Theshold Limit Values and BiologicalExposure Indices, 6500 Glenway Ave.,Cincinatti, Ohio 45211, USA.UK: WMA Publication 236 and 237 “Hazards fromWelding fume”, “The arc welder at work,some general aspects of health and safety”,available from the manufacturer.Germany: Unfallverhütungsvorschrift “Schweißen, Schneidenund verwandte Verfahren” (VBG 15).<strong>FILARC</strong> request the users of this product to study thisSafety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.) and become aware of producthazards and safety information.To promote safe use of this product a user should:- Notify its employees, agents and contractors of the informationon this M.S.D.S. and any product hazards/safetyinformation.- Furnish this same information to each of its customers forthe product.- Request such customers to notify employees and customersfor the same product hazards and safety information.127