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                   L-TEC 65 (SEE SUPP DATA)
National Stock Number                    3439009008737
CAGE Code                                55019
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              123510
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        L-TEC WELDING & CUTTING SYSTEMS
P.O. Box                                 710
City                                     ASHTABULA
State                                    OH
Zip Code                                 44004
Emergency Phone                          216-992-1265
Information Phone                        216-992-1265

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               00APR88
Date of Technical Review                 22MAR89
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGSQT


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-E-23765
Specification Type/Grade/Class           MIL-70S-2 FORM 3B
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          COPPER COATED OR BARE STEEL WIRE 
Boiling Point                            N/R
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/R
Vapor Density                            N/R
Specific Gravity                         N/R
Decomposition Temperature                N/R
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      NIL
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/R
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      NON-FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           WELDING ARCS,SPARKS,ETC. MAY IGNITE COMBUSTABLES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products         METAL FUMES,METAL OXIDES,CARBON AND NITROGEN OXIDES 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS UNTIL IS USE. WELDING CREATS METAL OXIDE FUMES CREATING METAL OXIDE FEVER AND WITH CHRONIC BREATHING MAY CAUSE PERMANENT PULMONARY DISFUNCTION. OTHER HAZARDS ARE ARC-RAYS (ULTRA VIOLEY LIGHT),ELECTRIC SHOCK,NOISE,THERMAL BURNS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 METAL FUMES:METALLIC TASTE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA. ARC RAYS:SUNBURN OF UNPROTECTED SKIN,PERMANENT VISION LOSS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PULMONARY DISFUNCTION 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           METAL FUME FEVER:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. ARC RAY BURNS:TREAT AS SUNBURN. GET MEDICAL CARE FOR EYES. ELECTRIC SHOCK:TURN OFF POWER. GIVE CPR OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SWEEP UP OR PICK UP BEING CAREFUL NOT TO CAUSE UNNECESSARY DUST 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN ENCLOSED AREA AND/OR EXPOSED ABOVE PEL/TLV 
Ventilation                              USE COMBINATION OF GENERAL VENTILATION AND LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV/PEL 
Protective Gloves                        WELDERS GLOVES 
Eye Protection                           DARK GLASS PER ANSI Z49.1 IN FACESHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment               CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST ULTRA VIOLET & THERMAL BURNS 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. USE GOOD LIFTING TECHNIQUES 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS ALSO COVERS L-TEC 29S,82,83,HI-84,85,85A,86,87HP,296,EASY GRIND 
Disposal Code                            O


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
Container Quantity                       10
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          CARBON BLACK
CAS Number                               1333864
NIOSH Number                             FF5800000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.50
OSHA PEL                                 3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                3.5 MG/M3; 9192
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (MNCPD) MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7439965
NIOSH Number                             OO9275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <2.50
OSHA PEL                                 (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 DUST 9293
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          SILICON
CAS Number                               7440213
NIOSH Number                             VW0400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <1.50
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          (CUCPD) COPPER (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7440508
NIOSH Number                             GL5325000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.50
OSHA PEL                                 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV                                0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          MOLYBDENUM
CAS Number                               7439987
NIOSH Number                             QA4680000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.75
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3; 9293
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          ALUMINUM
CAS Number                               7429905
NIOSH Number                             BO0330000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.50
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3 WELD FUME
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 WELD FUME
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          TANTALUM
CAS Number                               7440257
NIOSH Number                             WW5505000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.50
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3; DUST; 9192
Ingredient #                             08
Ingredient Name                          ZIRCONIUM
CAS Number                               7440677
NIOSH Number                             ZH7070000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.50
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3/10 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192
Ingredient #                             09
Ingredient Name                          IRON
CAS Number                               7439896
NIOSH Number                             NO4565500
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  TO 100
OSHA PEL                                 10 MG FE/M3 TOTAL
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG FE*2O*3/M3
Ingredient #                             10
Ingredient Name                          MFR STATES THAT ALL PRODUCTS COVERED BY MSDS MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE LISTED INGREDIENTS.TYPICAL ANALYSIS IS AVAILABLE
NIOSH Number                             9999999ZZ
Proprietary                              NO