Carbon Steel Wire Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS)
Section I
Manufacturer's Name: Weiler Corporation
Address: One Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18326
Emergency Telephone Number: (570) 595-7495
Telephone Number for Information: (570) 595-7495
Date prepared: January 25, 2009
Name of preparer: Frank J. Hettes
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Hazardous Components,
(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)
CAS#
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
% (optional)
BASE METAL:
Iron
7439-89-6
10 mg/m3
As iron oxide fumes
95-99%
ALLOYS:
Carbon
7440-44-0
-
-
.01 - 1.25%
Manganese
7439-96-5
5 mg/m3
As manganese
.25 - 1.65%
Phosphorous
7723-14-0
0.1 mg/m3 (yellow)
As phosphorous
.04 max.
Silicon
7440-21-3
-
-
1.6% max.
Sulfur
7704-34-9
13 mg/m3
As sulfur dioxide
.001 - .035%
Vanadium
7440-22-6
0.1 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
As vanadium pentoxide (fume)
As vanadium pentoxide (dust)
.01 - .35%
Chromium
7440-47-3
1 mg/m3
As soluble chromic
.01 - 1.5%
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point: *N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): *N/A
Vapor Density (AIR=1): *N/A
Solubility in Water: *N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 7
Melting Point: *N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): *N/A
Appearance and Odor: Grey black and odorless
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point (method used): *N/A
Flammable Limits: LEL: *N/A UEL: *N/A
Extinguishing Media: *N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: *N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: *N/A
Section V - Reactivity Data Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: A) Metal fumes: Iron Oxide B) Manganese;
C) Vanadium Pentoxide; D) Chromium
Hazardous Polymerization: Not known
Section VI - Health Hazard Data Route(s) of entry:
Inhalation? Yes
Skin? No
Ingestion? Seek medical help
Health
Hazards
ACUTE
CHRONIC
Iron (iron oxide)
Irritation of eyes, nose, throat, metallic taste in mouth or metal fume fever.
Pulmonary effects, siderosis.
Manganese
Irritation of eyes, nose, throat, metallic taste in mouth or metal fume fever.
Bronchitis, pneumonitis, lack
of coordination.
Vanadium
Irritant to conjunctivae and respiratory tract (greenish-black discoloration of tongue and shortness of breath).
Chromium
Irritation of eyes, nose and lungs; dermatitis.
Various forms of dermatitis, inflammation and/or ulceration of upper respiratory tract and possible cancer of nasal passages and lungs. Based on available information, there does not appear to be any evidence that exposure to welding fumes induces human cancer.
Carcinogenicity:
NTP? Not known
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Not known
Emergency and First Aid Proceedures: Wash skin with soap and water;
seek medical attention.
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: *N/A
Waste disposal method: *N/A
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: *N/A
Other Precautions: Welding and cutting - adequate ventilation and/or approved
respiratory protection should be provided if PEL is extended.
Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory protection (specify type): NIOSH approved dust/mist/fume respirator if OSHA PEL is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Mechanical (General):
Special: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for appropriate selection.
Protective gloves: Check codes
Eye protection: Check codes
Other protective clothing or equipment: Depending on use, consult local, state and
federal codes for appropriate selection.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep work area clean.
