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SDS: Brazing Rod 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 – Brazing Rod (Flux Coated)

PART NUMBERS: 08021, 08025

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: Brazing Alloy

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Chemically stable and inert. Does not pose a fire hazard as shipped. Non-Flammable: Flames

used for brazing can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during welding. These

products as shipped are non-hazardous, nonflammable, non-explosive, and non-reactive. In case of fire, Use NIOSH/MSHA self

contained breathing apparatus.

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

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

EYES: Inert foreign body hazard only.

SKIN: Rashes/irritations due to drying of the skin and/or mechanical abrasion related to skin-to-clothing contact

or skin-to-skin contact. Spatter and flames from brazing may cause burns.

INGESTION: Danger of serious damage to health if swallowed.

INHALATION: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: see Section 11

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: see Section 11

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.

BRAZING SPARKS can injure eyes and burn skin. Wear correct hand, eye, head, and body protection.

CARCINOGENICITY

NICKEL - is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a potential

occupational carcinogen (with no further categorization).

WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by

NIOSH and IARC.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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SDS: Brazing Rod 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: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 Package Labeling: Although this product does not require a hazard warning label in all countries, we recommend that the safety advice should be observed: Pictograms: GHS07- GHS08 Contains Nickel R-Phrases: Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect May cause sensitization by skin contact Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Brazing/wel
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS IMPORTANT: This section covers the materials from which these products are manufactured. Any of the chemicals or compounds subject to reporting under Title III, in Section 313, of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) are marked by the symbol #. Exposure Limit (mg/m3) INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV Percent Ingredients (by weight) Copper # 7440-50-8 0.1 0.
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Non-Flammable These products as shipped are non-hazardous, nonflammable, non-explosive, and non-reactive. In case of fire, use NIOSH/MSHA self contained breathing apparatus. NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: In case of fire, Use NIOSH/MSHA self contained breathing apparatus.
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Proper ventilation must be maintained. VENTILATION: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the spray area, or both, to keep the fumes and gases below the TLV's in the workers breathing and the general area. Train the worker to keep his head out of the fumes. Monitor fume levels and do not exceed permissible exposure limits or values. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Do NOT breathe fumes.
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY GENERAL: These items are only intended for brazing application. STABILITY: Product is chemically stable and non-reactive. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep product away from heat and moisture. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Non-reactive. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. REACTIVITY: None. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Fumes can be dangerous to your health.
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION MATERIAL: Welding consumables and materials can degrade into the components used to manufacture the product. Avoid exposure to conditions that could lead to accumulation in soils and groundwater. CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery, or waste disposal. Metals may be recycled.
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SDS: Brazing Rod USF October 1, 2014 EPCRA/SARA TITLE III 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: The following metallic components are listed as SARA 313 “TOXIC CHEMICALS” and are potentially subject to annual SARA 313 reporting. See Section 3 if the ingredient is present and for percent.