Lincoln Electric Welder - User Manual

Date:
2/26/07
MSDS No.:
US-W1460
Trade Name:
LNT/LNM/LNS NiCro 60/20
Sizes: All
Supersedes:
New
M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
For Welding Consumables and Related Products
Conforms to Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200 Rev. October 1988
SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION
Product Type:
Nickel Based Solid Wire
Manufacturer/
Supplier:
The Lincoln Electric Company
22801 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44117-1199
(216) 481-8100
Classification:
AWS ERNiCrMo-3
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (1)
I M P O R T A N T !
This section covers the materials from which this product is manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during welding with the normal
use of this product are covered by Section V; see it for industrial hygiene information.
CAS Number shown is representative for the ingredients listed.
(1) The term “hazardous” in “Hazardous Materials” should be interpreted as a term required and defined in the Hazards Communication
Standard and does not necessarily imply the existence of any hazard. All materials are listed on the TSCA inventory.
Ingredients: CAS No. Wt.%
TLV
mg/m
3
PEL
mg/m
3
N
ickel based wire
100
10* 10*
Nominal wire composition:
Nickel***** 7440-02-0 > 58 1.5 1
Chromium***** 7440-47-3 22 0.5(b) 1.0(b)
Molybdenum 7439-98-7 9 10 10
Niobium 7440-03-1 3.5 10* 10*
Iron 7439-89-6 < 5 10* 10*
Manganese***** 7439-96-5 < 0.5 0.2 1.0(c)
Supplemental Information: (*) Not listed. Nuisance value maximum
is 10 milligrams per cubic meter. PEL value for iron oxide is 10 milligrams per
cubic meter. TLV value for iron oxide is 5 milligrams per cubic meter.
(*****) Subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 311, 312, and 313 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
and of 40CFR 370 and 372.
(b) The OSHA PEL for chromium (VI) is 5 micrograms
(0.005 milligrams) per cubic meter. The TLV for water
soluble chromium (VI) is 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter
and the TLV for insoluble chromium (VI) is 0.01
milligrams per cubic meter.
(c) Values are for manganese fume. STEL (Short Term
Exposure Limit) is 3.0 milligrams per cubic meter.
Values are those proposed by OSHA in 1989. Present
PEL is 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter (ceiling value).
SECTION III - HAZARD DATA
Non Flammable; Welding arc and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products. See Z49.1 referenced in Section VI.
Product is inert, no special handling or spill procedures required. Not regulated by DOT.
Rev 11/06b (CONTINUED ON SIDE TWO)

Summary

Section I - Identification

Product Type

Identifies the product as Nickel Based Solid Wire.

Classification

Classifies the product under AWS ERNiCrMo-3 standard.

Section II - Hazardous Material

Ingredients

Lists the nominal wire composition and its hazardous ingredients.

Supplemental Information

Provides notes on TLV, PEL values, and reporting requirements.

Section IV - Health Hazard Data

Threshold Limit Value

Details ACGIH recommended general limits for welding fume NOS.

Effects of Overexposure

Describes acute and chronic health effects from welding fumes.

Arc Rays and Electric Shock Hazards

Warns about hazards from arc rays and electric shock during welding.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Provides first aid guidance for breathing difficulties and electrical shock.

Section V - Reactivity Data

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Explains decomposition products from welding fumes and gases.

Maximum Fume Exposure Guideline

Specifies the maximum fume exposure guideline based on Cr (VI).

Exposure Control Recommendations

Recommends ventilation and respirator use to minimize exposure.

Gaseous Reaction Products

Lists gaseous products like CO, CO2, ozone, and NOx formed by the arc.

Section VI and VII - Control Measures

Safe Handling and Use

Provides guidance on reading instructions, ventilation, and PPE.

Ventilation and Respiratory Protection

Details requirements for local exhaust, ventilation, and respirators.

Eye and Protective Clothing

Specifies requirements for eye protection and protective clothing.

Disposal Information

Outlines proper procedures for product disposal.

Lincoln Electric Welder Specifications

General

Brand	Lincoln Electric
Model	Welder
Category	Welding System
Language	English