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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Identification of the Substance/Preparation

Product Name: E6013 MMA Welding Electrodes

Product Brands: Parweld
Product Specification: None
Product Classification: None

Unique Reference Numbers

E6013-20, E6013-25, E6013-32, E6013-40

Recommended use: MMA Welding

Composition

These electrodes consist of solid steel rods coated with a protective flux coating, manufactured in short
lengths and supplied in packages.

Dangerous Ingredients:
Name Concentration CAS-no.
Manganese and/or manganese alloys and compounds (Mn) <2 7439-96-5

Hazards Identification

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS GOODS
There are no recognised hazards associated directly with unused electrodes prior to welding. Packaged
consumables may be heavy, and should be handled and stored with care. Some low levels of dust may be
produced during handling. DO NOT BREATHE THE DUST.
When using these electrodes as part of the welding process additional potential hazards are likely:

Electric shock from the welding equipment or electrode. This can be fatal.

Hot metal spatter and heat, which can cause burns to the hand and body, and may cause fire if in contact
with combustible materials.
UV, IR and light radiation from the arc, which can produce ‘arc eye’ and possible eye damage to
unprotected eyes. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Fumes produced from the electrodes, material being welded and the arc radiation:
 Particulate fume primarily iron oxide; secondarily complex oxides of manganese may be formed.
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 Gaseous fume such as ozone and nitrogen oxides from the action of arc radiation on the atmosphere.
 Short term inhalation of these fumes and gases may lead to irritation of the nose, throat and eyes.
 Long term overexposure or inhalation of high levels of fumes may result in harmful effects to the
respiratory system, central nervous system and lungs.
 Highly toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may be fatal. Corrosive - causes burns. Severe respiratory
irritant. Typical PEL 5 ppm. Contact with liquid causes severe eye damage - contact lenses should not
be worn if you may be exposed to nitrogen dioxide.
 Local extraction and or ventilation should be used to ensure that all hazardous ingredients in the
fume are kept below their individual occupational exposure standards in the welder’s and other
workers’ breathing zones.

NOTE: If welding is performed on plated or coated materials such as galvanised steel, excessive fume may be
produced which contains additional hazardous components, and may result in metal fume fever and other
health effects.

First Aid Measures

No first aid measures should be required for the unused electrodes.

During welding:

Inhalation
If breathing is difficult, bring the patient in fresh air; breathe in fresh air deeply.

For Skin Burns

Submerge affected area in cold water until burning sensation ceases and refer for immediate medical
attention.

For Eye Effects Such As Arc Eye and Dusts

Irrigate eye with sterile water, cover with damp dressing and refer for immediate medical attention if
irritation persists.

Ingestion
Ingestion is considered unlikely due to product form. However, if swallowed do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention. Advice to doctor: treat symptomatically.

Electric shock
If necessary resuscitate and seek immediate medical attention.

Fire Prevention Measures

No specific measures required for the electrodes prior to welding. Welding should not be carried out in the
presence of flammable materials, vapours, tanks, cisterns and pipes and other containers which have held
flammable substances unless these have been checked and certified safe.
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Measures In Case Of Unintentional Release

No specific actions for electrodes prior to use. Welding in proximity to stored or used halogenated solvents
may produce toxic and irritant gases. Prohibit welding in areas where these solvents are used.

Handling and Storage (For Safety)

No special precautions are required for these welding electrodes. Welding electrodes are dense materials
and can give rise to a handling hazard when multiple packages are lifted or handled incorrectly or with poor
lifting posture. Good practice for handling and storage should be adopted to prevent physical injuries.

Exposure Prevention / Controls / Personal Protection

Welders should not touch live electrical parts, and should insulate themselves from the work and the ground.
Manufacturer’s guidelines for the use of electrical welding machines should be observed at all times. Welders
and co-workers should be educated about the health hazards associated with welding fume, and trained to
keep their heads out of the fume plume. During welding, fumes and gases will be produced and emitted from
the welding process. The content of the fume is dependent on the electrode type and base material being
welded. The amount and concentration of fume generated is dependent on factors such as current, voltage,
welding practices and number of welders in a given area. By following recommended welding practices, fume
production can sometimes be minimised. Consult the Safety Data Sheets for the materials being welded.
Gaseous ozone and nitrous oxides are also formed by arc radiation. In some cases ozone levels can be high
and additional controls may be needed. The individual exposure limits (when specified) for the constituents
mentioned above are given below. Fume exposure should be controlled to below the recognised exposure
limit for each of the individual constituents, and to below 3.5 mg/m3 for the total particulate fume.

Total welding fume (particulate) – 3.5

Manganese oxide
7439-96-5 1mg/m3

Carbon Monoxide
630-08-0 30ppm 200ppm

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

10102-44-0 3ppm 5ppm

Ozone (O3)
10028-15-6 0.2 ppm

Nitrogen monoxide (NO)

10102-43-9 25ppm 35ppm

Units are in mg/m3, except when stated otherwise

These fume exposure limits indicate that several of the fume constituents have low exposure limits.
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This, together with the fact that some additional particulate fume components can be present from the
material being welded, means that additional controls are required beyond the 3.5mgm/m 3 total fume
exposure limits. The fume constituents which may need extra controls are ozone and nitrogen dioxide.

THE ADVICE ON FUME EXPOSURE CONTROL GIVEN ABOVE IS BASED ON REASONABLY EXPECTED FUME
CONSTITUENTS FROM THE WELDING ELECTRODES AND THE WELDING ARC. IT DOES NOT, AND CANNOT TAKE
INTO ACCOUNT THE FUME PRODUCED FROM THE MATERIALS BEING WELDED. ACTUAL FUME LEVELS WILL
VARY IN PRACTICE, AND MAY CONTAIN OTHER CONSTITUENTS FROM THE MATERIAL BEING WELDED THAT
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CONTROLS. THE ONLY ACCURATE WAY TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION AND
QUANTITY OF FUMES AND GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AIR SAMPLES FROM INSIDE
THE OPERATORS HELMET, IF WORN, OR IN THE WORKER’S BREATHING ZONES.

Individual fume measurements should be made in these cases using recognised sampling and analysis
standards. Based on the results of these measurements, additional fume controls may be required to ensure
that all the fume constituents are controlled below their exposure limits.

Controls
Where possible, welding should be performed in a area with good general ventilation, and/or local fume
extraction at the arc should be used to control the fumes and gases produced during welding to below their
individual recognised exposure limits when measured in the welder’s and co-workers’ breathing zone. In
addition the ventilation and extraction should also be sufficient to ensure that the total particulate fume
levels are reduced below 3.5mgm/m3 when measured in the breathing zone. In confined spaces where
ventilation is not adequate, an air fed breathing system should be used. All precautions for working in
confined space should be observed. Where fume levels exceed the recognised exposure limits, respiratory
protection may be required in the form of a respirator.

Personal Protection
Welding equipment operators and co-workers in the vicinity should wear protective clothing and eye
protection appropriate to arc welding as specified by local standards.

Protection of Body and Skin

Suitable clothes for welding should be worn such as non light reflective fireproof overalls, leather apron,
welding helmet, leather boots spats and gloves

Protection of Hands
welding equipment operators should wear suitable hand protection such a welding gloves or gauntlets of a
suitable standard. Co-workers should also wear suitable hand protection against hot metal, sparks and
spatter.

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Eye Protection
Welding equipment operators should wear a welding helmet fitted with the appropriate optical welding filter
for the operation. Suitable protective welding screens and goggles should be provided, and used by others
working in the same area.

Physical and chemical properties

Physical state: Solid

Colour: Generally Flux coated steel rod with grey core/covering.
Form: Tubular rod
Odour: Odourless
PH: Not available
Vapour pressure: Not relevant
Vapour Density: Not relevant
Boiling point / range: Not relevant
Melting Point: 1500 0C
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Density: Not available
Explosive / ignition point: Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists

Stability and Reactivity

There are no stability or reactivity hazards from welding electrodes as supplied. Hazardous decomposition
products such as metal oxide fumes and gases (see Section 8) are produced during welding.

Toxicity Data

Welding fumes if inhaled can potentially produce several differing health effects caused by the metal
containing particles and the gases produced during the process, both of which are present in the ‘fumes’.
The exact nature of any likely health effect is dependent on the consumable, material being welded and the
welding process parameters, all of which affect fume quantity and composition, as well as the use of
adequate ventilation, respirators, or breathing equipment as circumstances require. Inhalation of the
fumes/gases produced during welding may lead to irritation to the nose throat and eyes. The range of
health effects include respiratory effects with symptoms such as asthma, impaired respiratory and lung
function, chronic bronchitis, metal fume fever, pneumoconiosis , possible emphysema and acute
pulmonary oedema. Other potential health effects at elevated levels of exposure include central nervous
effects possible lung cancer, bone disease, skin and fertility effects. Which of these health effects is
potentially likely is related to the fume composition, and this needs to be consulted with the specific
toxicity data below to assess the health risk when using any specific welding operation.

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Unprotected skin exposed to UV and IR radiation from the welding arc may burn or redden, and UV
radiation is potentially a carcinogen. UV radiation can affect the unprotected eye by producing an acute
condition known as ‘arc eye’.
Specific effects relevant to major particulate and gaseous fume constituents which may be produced from
welding with these electrodes, (excluding fume from components being welded).

Manganese Dioxide
Affects Lungs, central nervous system, Blood and Kidneys. May cause irritation to eyes and respiratory tract

Ozone and Nitrogen Oxides

These gases are formed due to interactions of the arc with the surrounding air. Both gases can produce eye,
respiratory and lung irritation and also can produce longer term lung effects such as decreased lung
capacity, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Of particular concern with both gases is that exposure to high
levels (e.g. due to build up in confined spaces) can result in acute lung effects such as delayed pulmonary
oedema.

Ecological Data
The welding process produces particulate fumes and gases which may cause long term adverse effects in
the environment if released directly into the atmosphere.

Disposal Data
Packaging, and electrode stubs should be disposed of as general waste or recycled. No special precautions
are required for this product.

Transport Information
No special requirements are necessary in transporting these products NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS
GOODS

Regulations

A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product

Other Information
The customer should provide this Materials Safety Data Sheet to any person involved in the materials use or
further distribution. PARWELD requests the users (or distributors) of this product to read this Materials Safety
Data Sheet carefully before usage.
Additional information on welding safety can be obtained from: The Health and safety executive. The
information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific materials designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process. Information
is given in good faith and is based on the latest information available to PARWELD and is, to the best of
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Parwelds' knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable at the time of preparation. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the
information, and PARWELD assumes no responsibility and disclaims any liability incurred in using this
information. The product is supplied on the condition that the user accepts the responsibility to satisfy
himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use. Freedom from
patent rights must not be assumed.

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