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SDS: ER70S-6 USF

October 1, 2014

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND

AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499.

STANDARD SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

NAME OF PRODUCT: US FORGE - ER70S-6 MIG Wire

PART NUMBERS: 00652, 00654, 00657, 00662, 00664, 00667, 00672, 00674,

00677, 10682, 10684, 10687, 10692, 10694, 10697

MANUFACTURER/ US FORGE

SUPPLIER: N94 W14355 GARWIN MACE DRIVE

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 USA

TELEPHONE NUMBER (262) 255-5157 or Toll Free (800) 343-3758

FAX NUMBER: (262) 255-2374

US FORGE WEBSITE:

www.us-forge.com

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Solid Mild Steel Wire (MIG Wire) – requires CO

shielding gas

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Welding wires are not normally considered hazardous as shipped or when handled. Gloves should

be worn when handling to prevent cuts. Avoid inhalation of dust from these products. Skin contact may cause possible allergic

reactions. Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and

obtained information from the manufacturer of the pacemaker device. When this product is used in a welding process the most

important hazards are: heat, radiation, electric shock, and welding fumes.

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

Primary route of entry is the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes and/or skin contact.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

EYES: RADIATION: Arc rays from welding can injure eyes. HEAT and MOLTEN METAL can

severely damage eyes.

SKIN: HEAT: Spatter and molten metal can cause burn injuries

ELECTRICITY: Electric shock can kill!

RADIATION from the arc: Skin cancer has been reported.

INGESTION: Not an expected route of entry, but if ingested product could cause serious injury.

INHALATION: FUMES: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever,

dizziness, nausea, dryness of the nose, throat or eyes.

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: See Section 11

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: See Section 11

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Nothing found.

WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other

reproductive harm) and cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)

WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and

use appropriate personal protection equipment.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 SAFETY DATA SHEET MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 PUBLIC LAW 99-499. STANDARD SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 CARCINOGENICITY: MANGANESE is listed by ACGIH as Group A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. Package Labeling: GHS: not applicable GHS Pictograms: not applicable PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by The American Red Cross. EYES: Flush with a large amount of fresh water for at least 15 minutes to remove dusts or fumes. Get medical attention. For radiation burns due to arc flash, see physician. SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water to remove dust or particles. If rash develops, see a physician.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Handle with care to avoid cuts and to keep the wire from piercing the skin. Wear gloves when handling welding consumables. Avoid exposure to dust and do not ingest. Some individuals can develop and allergic reaction to certain materials. Keep all warning labels and identification labels on the product. STORAGE: Keep material sealed and dry before use and do not remove product identification label or warning label.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 The table below lists reasonably expected fumes that may be generated. Refer to Section 11 for more information about welding fumes. Exposure Limit (mg/m3) SUBSTANCE Iron Oxide Nitric Oxide Manganese fume # CAS NUMBER 1309-37-1 10102-43-9 7439-96-5 OSHA PEL 10 (as Fe) 30 5 ACGIH-TLV 5 (as Fe) 31 0.02 Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may also be formed by radiation from the arc. Monitor fume levels.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE to welding fumes may result in discomfort such as metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY is the respiratory system. IRON, IRON OXIDE, MANGANESE - Remove from overexposure and apply artificial respiration if needed. LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE may lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lungs) and is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary functions.
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SDS: ER70S-6 USF October 1, 2014 U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard these products are considered as hazardous. U.S. EPA TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): All constituents of these products are on the TSCA inventory list or are excluded from listing.