TUNGSTEN MANUFACTURING CO /1958/ LTD -- TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES  -- 3439-00-505-6073
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
MSDS Date:10/01/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-505-6073
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TUNGSTEN MANUFACTURING CO /1958/ LTD
Address:FISHERGATE WKS FISHERGATE TCE PORTSLADE
City:BRIGHTON E SUSSEX BN4 1PY
Country:UK
Info Phone Num:704-596-0123
Emergency Phone Num:704-596-0123
CAGE:HO935
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TUNGSTEN MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Address:302 MEACHAM STREET
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28203
Country:US
Phone:704-596-0123
CAGE:HO935
Company Name:TUNGSTON MANUFACTURING CO LTD, EISHERGATE
Address:PORTSLADE,BRIGHTON, SUSSEX BN41 1PY, UK.
Box:City:CHARLOTTE (AGENT:WORLDWIDE WELDING INC)
State:NC
ZIP:28221
Country:US
Phone:704-596-0123
CAGE:K1256
Company Name:WORLD WIDE WELDING INC
Address:3300-S WOODPARK BLVD
Box:217006
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28221
Country:US
Phone:704-596-0123
CAGE:59754
Company Name:WORLDWIDE WELDING INC
Address:3300 S WOODWARD BLVD
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28206
Country:US
Phone:704-596-0123
CAGE:0F1Y0

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

Ingred Name:TUNGSTEN
CAS:7440-33-7
RTECS #:YO7175000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT OF SKIN WITH DUST MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
    FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH
    WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:CLASS D POWDER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE; BUT SPARKS AND WELDING ARC
    MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES DURING USE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP RODS. SWEEP UP OR MOP. PLACE RESIDUE
    IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REMOVE ANY COMBUSTIBLES FROM WORK
    AREA: SPARKS OR WELDING ARC COULD IGNITE NEARBY COMBUSTIBLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR WELDING
    FUMES OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IN CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE FUME
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS REGULATORY LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST OR BOTH TO MAINTAIN LEVELS
    OF FUMES BELOW REGULATORY LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:WELDERS HELMET WITH CORRECT LENSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PROTECT ENTIRE BODY FROM SPARKS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:10652F,5900
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:6116F,3380C
Spec Gravity:19.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:OPAGUE, GREY COLORED SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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