TWECO PRODUCTS INC -- CARBON  -- 3439-00N084189
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON
MSDS Date:04/04/1986
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N084189
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TWECO PRODUCTS INC
Address:4200 WEST HARRY STREET
Box:12250
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
Info Phone Num:316-942-1421
Emergency Phone Num:316-942-1421
CAGE:89381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TWECO PRODUCTS, INC.
Address:4200 WEST HARRY ST.
Box:12250
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
Phone:316-946-8308;316-942-1421
CAGE:89381

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BASE METAL; (F.C. 98.5%)
Fraction by Wt: 72-87%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:METALLIC COATINGS; (CU (99.9))
Fraction by Wt: 12-28%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ASH
Fraction by Wt: 0.4%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:OTHER INGREDIENTS; (3% SO; 1.07% VM)
Fraction by Wt: 1.07%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:GOUGING FUMES CAN HARM HEALTH AND LEAD
    TO DISABILITY. ARC RAY AND HOT SPARKS CAN INJURE EYES AND SKIN.
    NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:FIRST AID PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED BY THE RED CROSS.
    INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER
    FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH
    W/C OPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT - GIVE OXYGEN & CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ELECTRODES MUST BE KEPT "DRY". IF
    ELECTRODES BECOME WET, BAKE AT 300 DEGREES FOR 10 HRS. WET
    ELECTRODES "SPALL" & ARE "DANGEROUS".

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ELECTRODES "MUST" BE KEPT DRY; IF
    ELECTRODES BECOME WET, BAKE FOR 10 HOURS AT 300F.
Other Precautions:ALL COMBUSTIBLES W/IN 35 FT (10 FM) FROM WORK AREA
    SHOULD BE REMOVED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . ENOUGH VENTILATION/EXHAUST TO KEEP FROM
    BREATHING FUMES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST &/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR APPROVED EAR PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD ; WELDING HELMET.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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