Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-44-0
Name of the chemical
Carbon black
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-03-15
Product name
Carbon Arc Electrodes - 1/4"
supplier name
Cronatron, A Lawson Brand
Emergency telephone
(888) 426-4851
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Company Information
company name
Lawson Products, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Hazardous fumes are generated by welding, soldering or brazing. Exposure to welding related processes, materials, fumes or gases might be linked to certain neurological and physical disorders and cancer. Protect yourself and others at all times. A NIOSH approved, proper fitting and well-maintained respirator should be worn at all times while using this product. Keep your head out of the fumes and gases. Use adequate ventilation and/or exhaust to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area. Keep others without proper respiratory protection away from the fumes and gases and your work zone while using this product.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing respiratory conditions may be aggravated by exposure to welding fumes. Pre-existing kidney and/or liver disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. Skin. Inhalation of welding fumes. General Welding Statement Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health. Arc Rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can kill. For electric shock, disconnect and turn off the power. The ACGIH and OSHA have set the exposure level for welding fumes at 5 mg/m3. Train the welder not to touch live electrical parts and to insulate himself from work and ground. Welding fumes must be considered as possible carcinogens under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Potential health effects
Eyes May cause the following effects:. Causes burns. Irritation. Skin Skin burns. Short term (acute) overexposure to welding fumes may result in the following effects. Inhalation of copper oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever. Initial symptoms of metal fume fever can include sweating, shivering, headache, fever, chills, thirstiness, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tiredness. Individuals with Wilson's Disease are more susceptible to copper poisoning. Prolonged or repeated breathing of graphite dust can result in pneumoconiosis. Ingestion Not likely to occur.
