Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product and Company Identification
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor Information
Company Name: Lincoln Electric Europe B.V.
Address: Nieuwe Dukenburgseweg 20
Nijmegen 6534AD
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 243 522 911
Contact Person: Safety Data Sheet Questions: www.lincolnelectric.com/sds
Arc Welding Safety Information: www.lincolnelectric.com/safety
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
(GHS), The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200), Canada’s Hazardous Product Regulations and Mexico’s Harmonized System for the Identification
and Communication of Hazards and Risks from Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace.
Hazard Classification Not classified as hazardous according to applicable GHS hazard classification
criteria.
Label Elements
Hazard Symbol: No symbol
Other hazards which do not Electrical Shock can kill. If welding must be performed in damp locations or
result in GHS classification: with wet clothing, on metal structures or when in cramped positions such as
sitting, kneeling or lying, or if there is a high risk of unavoidable or
accidental contact with work piece, use the following equipment:
Semiautomatic DC Welder, DC Manual (Stick) Welder, or AC Welder with
Reduced Voltage Control.
Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Welding arc and sparks can ignite
combustibles and flammable materials. Overexposure to welding fumes
and gases can be hazardous. Read and understand the manufacturer’s
instructions, Safety Data Sheets and the precautionary labels before using
this product. Refer to Section 8.
Substance(s) formed under the The welding fume produced from this welding electrode may contain the
conditions of use: following constituent(s) and/or their complex metallic oxides as well as solid
particles or other constituents from the consumables, base metal, or base
metal coating not listed below.
Composition Comments: The term “Hazardous Ingredients” should be interpreted as a term defined
in Hazard Communication standards and does not necessarily imply the
existence of a welding hazard. The product may contain additional non-
hazardous ingredients or may form additional compounds under the
condition of use. Refer to Sections 2 and 8 for more information.
Ingestion: Avoid hand, clothing, food, and drink contact with fluxes, metal fume or
powder which can cause ingestion of particulate during hand to mouth
activities such as drinking, eating, smoking, etc. If ingested, do not induce
vomiting. Contact a poison control center. Unless the poison control center
advises otherwise, wash out mouth thoroughly with water. If symptoms
develop, seek medical attention at once.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air if breathing is difficult. If breathing has stopped, perform
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and
water. For reddened or blistered skin, or thermal burns, obtain medical
assistance at once.
Eye contact: Dust or fume from this product should be flushed from the eyes with
copious amounts of clean, tepid water until transported to an emergency
medical facility. Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes tightly closed.
Obtain medical assistance at once.
Arc rays can injure eyes. If exposed to arc rays, move victim to dark room,
remove contact lenses as necessary for treatment, cover eyes with a
padded dressing and rest. Obtain medical assistance if symptoms persist.
Hazards: The hazards associated with welding and its allied processes such as
soldering and brazing are complex and may include physical and health
hazards such as but not limited to electric shock, physical strains, radiation
burns (eye flash), thermal burns due to hot metal or spatter and potential
health effects of overexposure to fumes, gases or dusts potentially
generated during the use of this product. Refer to Section 11 for more
information.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
General Fire Hazards: As shipped, this product is nonflammable. However, welding arc and
sparks as well as open flames and hot surfaces associated with brazing
and soldering can ignite combustible and flammable materials. Read and
understand American National Standard Z49.1, "Safety in Welding, Cutting
and Allied Processes” and National Fire Protection Association NFPA 51B,
“Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”
before using this product.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media:
Specific hazards arising from Welding arc and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products.
the chemical:
Special protective equipment Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire
for fire-fighters: precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Personal precautions, If airborne dust and/or fume is present, use adequate engineering controls
protective equipment and and, if needed, personal protection to prevent overexposure. Refer to
emergency procedures: recommendations in Section 8.
Methods and material for Absorb with sand or other inert absorbent. Stop the flow of material, if this is
containment and cleaning up: without risk. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
personal protective equipment in Section 8. Avoid generating dust. Prevent
product from entering any drains, sewers or water sources. Refer to
Section 13 for proper disposal.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe
to do so. Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Environmental
manager must be informed of all major spillages.
Precautions for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at
places where dust is formed.
Conditions for safe storage, Store in closed original container in a dry place. Store in accordance with
including any incompatibilities: local/regional/national regulations. Store away from incompatible materials.
Control Parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits: US
Manganese - Fume. - as Mn Ceiling 5 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
REL 1 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
STEL 3 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
Manganese - Inhalable TWA 0.1 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
fraction. - as Mn 2014)
Manganese - Respirable TWA 0.02 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
fraction. - as Mn 2014)
Manganese IDLH 500 mg/m3 US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Silicon - Total dust. PEL 15 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
Silicon - Respirable fraction. PEL 5 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
Silicon - Respirable. REL 5 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
Silicon - Total REL 10 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
Copper and/or copper alloys TWA 1 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
and compounds (as Cu) - 2014)
Dust and mist. - as Cu
Copper and/or copper alloys TWA 0.2 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
and compounds (as Cu) - 2014)
Fume. - as Cu
REL 0.1 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2016)
Copper and/or copper alloys REL 1 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
and compounds (as Cu) - Hazards, as amended (2016)
Dust and mist. - as Cu
Copper and/or copper alloys PEL 0.1 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
and compounds (as Cu) - Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
Fume. - as Cu 2006)
Copper and/or copper alloys PEL 1 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
and compounds (as Cu) - Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
Dust and mist. - as Cu 2006)
Copper and/or copper alloys IDLH 100 mg/m3 US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
and compounds (as Cu) Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Nickel - Inhalable fraction. TWA 1.5 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (12
2010)
Nickel - as Ni REL 0.015 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
Nickel IDLH 10 mg/m3 US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Nickel - as Ni PEL 1 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
Carbon dioxide TWA 5,000 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (12
2010)
STEL 30,000 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (12
2010)
PEL 5,000 ppm 9,000 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
STEL 30,000 ppm 54,000 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
REL 5,000 ppm 9,000 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
IDLH 40,000 ppm US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Carbon monoxide TWA 25 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (12
2010)
PEL 50 ppm 55 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
REL 35 ppm 40 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
Ceil_Time 200 ppm 229 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
IDLH 1,200 ppm US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Nitrogen dioxide TWA 0.2 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (02
2012)
Ceiling 5 ppm 9 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
STEL 1 ppm 1.8 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
IDLH 20 ppm US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
IDLH 13 ppm US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Ozone PEL 0.1 ppm 0.2 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
Ceil_Time 0.1 ppm 0.2 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards, as amended (2005)
TWA 0.05 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
2014)
TWA 0.20 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
2014)
TWA 0.10 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
2014)
TWA 0.08 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03
2014)
IDLH 5 ppm US. NIOSH. Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health (IDLH) Values (10 2017)
Carbon dioxide STEL 30,000 ppm 54,000 mg/m3 Canada. Alberta OELs (Occupational
Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table
2), as amended (07 2009)
TWA 5,000 ppm 9,000 mg/m3 Canada. Alberta OELs (Occupational
Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table
2), as amended (07 2009)
TWA 5,000 ppm Canada. British Columbia OELs.
(Occupational Exposure Limits for
Chemical Substances, Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation 296/97, as
amended) (07 2007)
STEL 15,000 ppm Canada. British Columbia OELs.
(Occupational Exposure Limits for
Chemical Substances, Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation 296/97, as
amended) (07 2007)
TWA 5,000 ppm Canada. Manitoba OELs (Reg. 217/2006,
The Workplace Safety And Health Act), as
amended (03 2011)
STEL 30,000 ppm Canada. Manitoba OELs (Reg. 217/2006,
The Workplace Safety And Health Act), as
amended (03 2011)
STEL 30,000 ppm Canada. Ontario OELs. (Control of
Exposure to Biological or Chemical
Agents), as amended (11 2010)
TWA 5,000 ppm Canada. Ontario OELs. (Control of
Exposure to Biological or Chemical
Agents), as amended (11 2010)
8 HR ACL 5,000 ppm Canada. Saskatchewan OELs
(Occupational Health and Safety
Regulations, 1996, Table 21), as
amended (05 2009)
15 MIN 30,000 ppm Canada. Saskatchewan OELs
Appropriate Engineering Ventilation: Use enough ventilation and local exhaust at the arc, flame or
Controls heat source to keep the fumes and gases from the worker's breathing zone
and the general area. Train the operator to keep their head out of the
fumes. Keep exposure as low as possible.
Eye/face protection: Wear helmet or use face shield with filter lens shade number 12 or darker
for open arc processes – or follow the recommendations as specified in
ANSI Z49.1, Section 4, based on your process and settings. No specific
lens shade recommendation for submerged arc or electroslag processes.
Shield others by providing appropriate screens and flash goggles.
Skin Protection
Hand Protection: Wear protective gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove
supplier.
Other: Protective Clothing: Wear hand, head, and body protection which help to
prevent injury from radiation, open flames, hot surfaces, sparks and
electrical shock. See Z49.1. At a minimum, this includes welder's gloves
and a protective face shield when welding, and may include arm protectors,
aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as dark substantial clothing when
welding, brazing and soldering. Wear dry gloves free of holes or split
seams. Train the operator not to permit electrically live parts or electrodes
from contacting the skin . . . or clothing or gloves if they are wet. Insulate
yourself from the work piece and ground using dry plywood, rubber mats or
other dry insulation.
Respiratory Protection: Keep your head out of fumes. Use enough ventilation and local exhaust to
keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area. An
approved respirator should be used unless exposure assessments are
below applicable exposure limits.
Hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Always observe good
personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing
and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Determine the
composition and quantity of fumes and gases to which workers are
exposed by taking an air sample from inside the welder's helmet if worn or
in the worker's breathing zone. Improve ventilation if exposures are not
below limits. See ANSI/AWS F1.1, F1.2, F1.3 and F1.5, available from the
American Welding Society, www.aws.org.
Reactivity: The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and
transport.
Hazardous Decomposition Fumes and gases from welding and its allied processes such as brazing
Products: and soldering cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of
both are dependent upon the metal to which the joining or hot work is
applied, the process, procedure - and where applicable - the electrode or
consumable used. Other conditions which also influence the composition
and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed
include: coatings on the metal being welded or worked (such as paint,
plating, or galvanizing), the number of operators and the volume of the work
area, the quality and amount of ventilation, the position of the operator's
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.)
General information: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined
welding fumes and ultraviolet radiation from welding are carcinogenic to
humans (Group 1). According to IARC, welding fumes cause cancer of the
lung and positive associations have been observed with cancer of the
kidney. Also according to IARC, ultraviolet radiation from welding causes
ocular melanoma. IARC identifies gouging, brazing, carbon arc or plasma
arc cutting, and soldering as processes closely related to welding. Read
and understand the manufacturer’s instructions, Safety Data Sheets and
the precautionary labels before using this product.
Skin Contact: Arc rays can burn skin. Skin cancer has been reported.
Ingestion: Health injuries from ingestion are not known or expected under normal use.
Inhalation: Short-term (acute) overexposure to fumes and gases from welding and
allied processes may result in discomfort such as metal fume fever,
dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. May
aggravate pre-existing respiratory problems (e.g. asthma, emphysema).
Long-term (chronic) overexposure to fumes and gases from welding and
allied processes can lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lung), central
nervous system effects, bronchitis and other pulmonary effects.
Dermal
Product: Not classified
Inhalation
Product: Not classified
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Product: Not classified
Carcinogenicity
Product: Arc rays: Skin cancer has been reported.
In vivo
Product: Not classified
Reproductive toxicity
Product: Not classified
Aspiration Hazard
Product: Not classified
Other effects: Organic polymers may be used in the manufacture of various welding
consumables. Overexposure to their decomposition byproducts may result
in a condition known as polymer fume fever. Polymer fume fever usually
occurs within 4 to 8 hours of exposure with the presentation of flu like
symptoms, including mild pulmonary irritation with or without an increase in
body temperature. Signs of exposure can include an increase in white
blood cell count. Resolution of symptoms typically occurs quickly, usually
not lasting longer than 48 hours.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics under the condition of use
Acute toxicity
Inhalation
Specified substance(s):
Carbon dioxide LC Lo (Human, 5 min): 90000 ppm
Carbon monoxide LC 50 (Rat, 4 h): 1300 ppm
Nitrogen dioxide LC 50 (Rat, 4 h): 88 ppm
Ozone LC Lo (Human, 30 min): 50 ppm
Other effects:
Specified substance(s):
Carbon dioxide Asphyxia
Carbon monoxide Carboxyhemoglobinemia
Nitrogen dioxide Lower respiratory tract irritation
Ecotoxicity
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment:
Fish
Product: Not classified
Specified substance(s):
Copper and/or copper LC 50 (Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), 96 h): 1.6 mg/l
alloys and compounds
(as Cu)
Nickel LC 50 (Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), 96 h): 2.916 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: Not classified
Specified substance(s):
Manganese EC 50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): 40 mg/l
Copper and/or copper EC 50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): 0.102 mg/l
alloys and compounds
(as Cu)
Nickel EC 50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): 1 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: Not classified
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioconcentration Factor (BCF)
Product: No data available.
Specified substance(s):
Copper and/or copper Blue-green algae (Anacystis nidulans), Bioconcentration Factor (BCF):
alloys and compounds 36.01 (Static)
(as Cu)
Nickel Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), Bioconcentration Factor (BCF):
5,000 - 10,000 (Lotic) Bioconcentration factor calculated using dry weight
tissue conc
requirements.
Disposal instructions: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste
collection point.
DOT
UN Number:
UN Proper Shipping Name: NOT DG REGULATED
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: NR
Label(s): –
Packing Group: –
Marine Pollutant: No
IMDG
UN Number:
UN Proper Shipping Name: NOT DG REGULATED
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: NR
Label(s): –
EmS No.:
Packing Group: –
Marine Pollutant: No
IATA
UN Number:
Proper Shipping Name: NOT DG REGULATED
Transport Hazard Class(es):
Class: NR
Label(s): –
Packing Group: –
Marine Pollutant: No
Cargo aircraft only: Allowed.
TDG
UN Number:
UN Proper Shipping Name: NOT DG REGULATED
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: NR
Label(s): –
Packing Group: –
Marine Pollutant: No
US Federal Regulations
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 117.3)
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130):
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
US State Regulations
US. California Proposition 65
WARNING
Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Manganese
Greenhouse Gases
Not Regulated
Mexico. Substances subject to reporting for the pollutant release and transfer registry (PRTR): Not applicable
Inventory Status:
Australia AICS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada DSL Inventory List: On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada NDSL Inventory: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing.
Ontario Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan (ENCS) List: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing.
Japan ISHL Listing: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing.
Japan Pharmacopoeia Listing: One or more components are not listed or are exempt from listing.
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI): On or in compliance with the inventory
Mexico INSQ: On or in compliance with the inventory
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals: On or in compliance with the inventory
Philippines PICCS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
US TSCA Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
EINECS, ELINCS or NLP: On or in compliance with the inventory
Definitions:
Disclaimer: The Lincoln Electric Company urges each end user and recipient of this SDS
to study it carefully. See also www.lincolnelectric.com/safety. If necessary,
consult an industrial hygienist or other expert to understand this information
and safeguard the environment and protect workers from potential hazards
associated with the handling or use of this product. This information is
believed to be accurate as of the revision date shown above. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Because the conditions or methods
of use are beyond Lincoln Electric’s control, we assume no liability resulting
from the use of this product. Regulatory requirements are subject to change
and may differ between various locations. Compliance with all applicable
Federal, State, Provincial, and local laws and regulations remain the
responsibility of the user.