ALLOY RODS -- ATOM ARC 7018,7018-(1,LC,M,ALPHA,MO),8018,8 - ELECTRODE,WELDING 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALLOY RODSNSN: 3439008801301
Manufacturer's CAGE: 84021 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: ATOM ARC 7018,7018-(1,LC,M,ALPHA,MO),8018,8 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: ELECTRODE,WELDING 
Company's Name: ALLOY RODS CORPORATION 
Company's Street: WILSON AVENUE 
Company's P. O. Box: 517 
Company's City: HANOVER 
Company's State: PA 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 17331 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 717-637-8911 
Company's Info Ph #: 717-637-8911 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 003 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 003 
Status: SE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 04APR88 
Safety Data Review Date: 12MAR92 
Supply Item Manager: CX 
MSDS Serial Number: BMCDM 
Specification Number: MIL-11018-M 
Hazard Characteristic Code: N1 
Unit Of Issue: CO 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: IRON
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: NO6925000 
CAS Number: 7439-86-6 
OSHA PEL: 10 MG/M3 (MFR) 
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR) 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: CHROMIUM (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: GB4200000 
CAS Number: 7440-47-3 
OSHA PEL: 1 MG/M3 
ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: SILICON
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: VW0400000 
CAS Number: 7440-21-3 
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST 
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: COPPER (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: GL5325000 
CAS Number: 7440-50-8 
OSHA PEL: 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST 
ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: SODIUM METASILICATE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: VV9275000 
CAS Number: 6834-92-0 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 06 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: EV9580000 
CAS Number: 1317-65-3 
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST 
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 07 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: XR2275000 
CAS Number: 13463-67-7 
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST 
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: MANGANESE (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 08 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: OO9275000 
CAS Number: 7439-96-5 
OSHA PEL: (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST 
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: NICKEL (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 09 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: QR5950000 
CAS Number: 7440-02-0 
OSHA PEL: 1 MG/M3 
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: MOLYBDENUM
Ingredient Sequence Number: 10 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: QA4680000 
CAS Number: 7439-98-7 
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST 
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: POTASSIUM SILICATE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 11 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 1002297PS 
CAS Number: 1312-76-1 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: CALCIUM FLUORIDE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 12 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: EW1760000 
CAS Number: 7789-75-5 
OSHA PEL: 2.5 MG/M3 AS F (MFR) 
ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 AS F (MFR) 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (FELDSPAR)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 13 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 1002228PA 
CAS Number: 68476-25-5 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE/ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 14 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: ZH7070000 
CAS Number: 7440-67-7 
OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 (MFR) 
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR) 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: UNKNOWN
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NONFLAMMABLE 
Extinguishing Media: USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Materials To Avoid: STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomp Products: CO,CO2,FLUORIDES,OZONE,NITROGEN OXIDE, COMPLEX
OXIDES CONTAINING IRON,CHROMIUM,MANGANESE,NICKEL,SILICON,MOLYBDENUM
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS UNKNOWN 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES &
BURNS SKIN.INHALATION:WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT(DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA,DRYNESS/IRRITATION)OF NOSE,THROAT OR EYES.ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
CHRONIC-INHALATION:IRON MAY DEPOSIT IN LUNG & AFFECTS PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: YES 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NTP & IARC LIST NICKEL AND ITS COMPOUNDS AS
POSING CARCINOGEN TO HUMAN.CONTAINS CR & NI (PER MSDS).
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURNS SKIN. WELDING
FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT (DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS/ IRRITATION) OF
NOSE, THROAT OR EYES. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS OR WITH A
PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT
INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: CALL FOR MEDICAL AID.EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.PROVIDE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,TURN OFF POWER & FOLLOW
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Neutralizing Agent: NOT APPLICABLE.
Waste Disposal Method: PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT.DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN A DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND
THE PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT. AVOID BREATHING FUMES.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHILE WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR GENERAL WORK AREA.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC.
Protective Gloves: WELDER'S GLOVES 
Eye Protection: HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS 
Other Protective Equipment: WEAR HAND, HEAD AND BODY PROTECTION WHICH HELP
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: INSULATE FROM WORK AND GROUND. TRAIN THE
WELDER NOT TO PERMIT ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS TO CONTACT SKIN OR CLOTHING OR
GLOVES IF THEY ARE WET.
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   92072 
DOT PSN Code: ZZZ 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IMO PSN Code: ZZZ 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED FOR THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
IATA PSN Code: ZZZ 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
AFI PSN Code: ZZZ 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 12MAR92 
MFR Label Number: UNKNOWN 
Label Status: F 
Common Name: ATOM ARC 7018,7018-(1,LC,M,ALPHA,MO),8018,8018- 
(CL,CH,B2L,N) 
Signal Word: DANGER! 
Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X 
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X 
Fire Hazard-None: X 
Reactivity Hazard-None: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES &
BURNS SKIN.INHALATION:WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT(DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA,DRYNESS/IRRITATION)OF NOSE,THROAT OR EYES.ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
CHRONIC-INHALATION:IRON MAY DEPOSIT IN LUNG & AFFECTS PULMONARY FUNCTION.
STORE IN A DRY PLACE. FIRST AID- CALL FOR MEDICAL AID.EMPLOY FIRST AID
TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,TURN OFF POWER
& FOLLOW RECOMMENDED TREATMENT.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Protect Respiratory: Y 
Label Name: ALLOY RODS CORPORATION 
Label Street: WILSON AVENUE 
Label P.O. Box: 517 
Label City: HANOVER 
Label State: PA 
Label Zip Code: 17331 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 717-637-8911