ITW HOBART BROTHERS -- E7018/-1/-AC (MCKAY 7018) -- 3439-00-497-7560 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:E7018/-1/-AC  (MCKAY 7018)
MSDS Date:07/01/1999
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-497-7560
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ITW HOBART BROTHERS
Address:400 TRADE SQUARE EAST
City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Info Phone Num:937-332-4000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:MSDS NO. SEDU
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO486
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOBART BROS CO  MCKAY WELDING PRODUCTS DIV
Address:400 TRADE SQ E
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373-2900
Country:US
Phone:513-332-5706
Contract Num:SP0490-95-M-GA10
CAGE:76254
Company Name:ITW HOBART BROTHERS
Address:400 TRADE SQUARE EAST
Box:City:TROY
State:OH
ZIP:45373
Country:US
Phone:937-332-4000
CAGE:TO486

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

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Minumum % Wt:60.
Maxumum % Wt:80.
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 NIOSH
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 AS FE
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 AS FE

Ingred Name:MANGANESE
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:C5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:NATURAL CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Minumum % Wt:3.
Maxumum % Wt:10.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE
CAS:9004-34-6
RTECS #:FJ5691460
< Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:QUARTZ (SIO2)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
< Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA FUME
CAS:69012-64-2
RTECS #:VV7312000
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
< Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
< Wt:10.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:12.
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 AS F
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 AS F

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
CAS:546-93-0
RTECS #:OM2470000
< Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICATE BINDERS
< Wt:10.

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZ ACUTE AND CHRONIC:FUMES AND
    GASES CAN CAUSE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, AND
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN
    SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL . NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING. CHRONIC:
    SIDEROSIS. BRONCHITIS. METAL FUME FEVER. LUNG FIBROSIS, MANGANISM,
    OSTEOPOROSIS, MOTTLING OF TEETH, DERMATITIS, PNEUMONIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL COMPOUNDS MUST BE CONSIDERED AS
    CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200). CHROMIUM VI COMPOUNDS
    ARE CLASSIFIED AS IARC GROUP I & NTP GROUP 1 CARCINOGENS. NICKEL
    COMPOUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AS IAR C GROUP 1 & NTP GROUP 2
    CARCINOGENS. WELDING FUMES MUST BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE
    CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:FUMES AND GASES CAN CAUSE EYES AND UPPER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
    SKIN IRRITATION, METAL TASTE, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, TIGHTNESS IN
    CHEST AND FEVER, CHILLS,  UPSET STOMACH, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT.  ARC RAYS CAN
    INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. NOISE CAN
    DAMAGE HEARING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING IMPAIRED
    LUNG FUNCTIONS (ASTHMA-LIKE CONDITIONS)

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

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED
    BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. EYES AND SKIN: IF IRRITATION OR FLASH
    BURNS DEVELOP AFTER EXPOSURE, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WELDING CONSUMABLES APPLICABLE TO THIS SHEET
    ARE SHIPPED ARE NONREACTIVE, NONEXPLOSIVE & ESTENTALLY NONHAZARDOUS
    UNTIL WELDED. WELDING ARCS & SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES AND
    FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS. SEE  AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z49.1
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW THE PEL/TLV'S. USE INDUSTRIAL
    HYGIENE MONITORING TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS MATERIAL DOES
    NOT CREATE EXPOSURES WHICH EXCEED PEL/TLV. ALWAYS USE EXHAUST
    VENTILATION. REFERR  TO THE FOLLOWING: OSHA (29CFR1910) & ANSI
    Z49.1 FROM THE AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT FUME RESPIRATOR
    OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE
    LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLVS
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUSE AT THE ACR OR BOTH TO
    KEEP FUMS & GASES BELOW PEL/TLVS IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE &
    THE GENERAL AREA.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS (SHADE 14); FLASH
    GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD & BODY PROTECTION WHICH HELP
    TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS & ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ARM
    PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, AS WELL AS DARK
    NONSYNTHETIC CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW GUIDELINE SUGGESTED BY WELDING SOCIETY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS & TO INSULATE
    HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID & NONVOLATILE WELDING RODS.

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

NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE
    WITH FEDERAL, STATE, &  LOCAL REGULATIONS.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.