Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   ER70S-6 PINNACLE ALLOYS COPPER COATED WELDING WIRE
National Stock Number                    3439L4162792027
CAGE Code                                27911
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              192402
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        J. W. HARRIS CO., INC. (DIST CHRISTENSEN WELDING)
Street                                   4501 QUALITY PLACE
City                                     MASON
State                                    OH
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 45040
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        800-733-4043

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               07MAR02
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NR
Appearance/Odor                          SOLID WIRE ROD WHICH IS COPPER COATED
Boiling Point                            3000 C
Melting Point                            1535 C
Vapor Pressure                           0
Vapor Density                            NA
Specific Gravity                         7.86
Evaporation Rate                         NA
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBLE
Chemical pH                              NA
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Lower Explosion Limit                    NA
Upper Explosion Limit                    NA
Extinguishing Media                      WATER SPRAY, HALON, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR ANY OTHER "ABC" CLASS EXTINGUISHER
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NOT APPLICABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THESE PRODUCTS MAY DECOMPOSE AND PRODUCE IRRITATING FUMES CONTAINING IRON COMPOUNDS AND METAL OXIDES. THE MOLTEN MATERIAL CAN PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT THERMAL HAZARD FIREFIGHTERS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            UNCONTROLLED EXPOSURE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES, INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, MINERAL ACIDS, AND HALOGENS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         IRON COMPOUNDS AND METAL OXIDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       [INHAL] IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE A SIGNIFICANT ROUTE OF OVER-EXPOSURE. [SKIN] NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE IRRITATING. [EYE] CAN BE PHYSICALLY DAMAGING TO EYES. FUMES GENERATED DURING WELDING CAN BE IRRITATING. [INGEST] NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE A ROUTE OF EXPOSURE FOR THIS PRODUCT 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             CARBON A COMPONENT OF THESE PRODUCTS IS ON IARC AND NIOSH LISTS
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE ABOVE
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [SKIN]


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       NOT APPLICABLE
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. THESE PRODUCTS IF UNALTERED BY USE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TREATMENT AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR AS ADVISED BY YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATORY AUTHORITY 
Handling and Storage Precautions         ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE TRAINED TO HANDLE THEM SAFELY. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED LOCATION. AVOID BREATHING FUMES GENERATED DURING BRAZING OPERATIONS. PACKAGES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. STORE CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY LOCATION. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS 
Other Precautions                        WHEN THESE PRODUCTS ARE USED DURING BRAZING OPERATIONS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WELDING AND CUTTING STANDARD AND THE SAFELY STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE FOR WELDING AND CUTTING BE FOLLOWED 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF NEEDED A WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR LINE RESPIRATOR FOR BRAZING IN CONFINED SPACES. USE ONLY PROTECTION AUTHORIZED IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS 
Ventilation                              ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ENSURE EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE MAINTAINED BELOW PEL 
Protective Gloves                        TO PROTECT FROM SPARKS AND FLAME
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygenic Practices                   NR
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          CARBON
CAS Number                               7440440
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.070
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (CRCPD) CHROMIUM
CAS Number                               7440473
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.050
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (NICPD) NICKEL
CAS Number                               7440020
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.030
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          MOLYBDENUM
CAS Number                               7439987
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.030
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          (MNCPD) MANGANESE
CAS Number                               7439965
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1.440
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          *SILICON
CAS Number                               7440213
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.830
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          (CUCPD) COPPER
CAS Number                               7440508
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.060
Ingredient #                             08
Ingredient Name                          PHOSPHORUS
CAS Number                               7723140
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.012
Ingredient #                             09
Ingredient Name                          TIN
CAS Number                               7440315
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.004
Ingredient #                             10
Ingredient Name                          ALUMINUM
CAS Number                               7429905
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.002