Date:
Trade Name:
6/1/2008
Lincolnweld 801
MSDS No.:
CAN-F30
Sizes: --Supersedes: 11/1/07
M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
Conforms to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Rev. November, 1988
Section I & II - Preparation and Product Information
The Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP
179 Wicksteed Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2B9 CANADA
Phone: (416) 421-2600
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 VII; see it for industrial hygiene information.
CAS Number shown is representative for the ingredients listed.
(1) The term “hazardous” in “Hazardous Ingredients” should be interpreted as a term required and defined in the Ha zardous Products Act and
Ingredients: CAS No. Wt. %
Magnesite 1309-48-4 30-60 10
Aluminum oxide and/or Bauxite 1344-28-1 10-30 10
Mineral silicates 1332-58-7 10-30 5**
Fluorides (as F) 7789-75-5 10-30 2.5
Silicates and other binders 1344-09-8 5-10 10*
Manganese and/or manganese alloys and compounds (as Mn) 7439-96-5 1-5 0.2
Silicon and/or silicon alloys and compounds (as Si) 7440-21-3 0.1-1 10*
Iron 7439-89-6 0.1-1 10*
Crystalline-Silica (cristobalite) 14464-46-1 0.1-1 #0.025**
Notes:
(*) Not listed. Nuisance value maximum is 10 milligrams per cubic
(**) As respirable dust. Value for respirable quartz is 0.05 milligrams
does not necessarily imply the existence of any hazard.
meter. TLV value for iron oxide is 5 milligrams per cubic meter.
per cubic meter.
For Welding Consumables and Related Products
Product Type: Submerged Arc Flux
Representative Classifications: None
Prepared by The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
(216) 481-8100, on the date shown above.
Section III - Hazardous Ingredients (1)
TLV
3
mg/m
(LDLo, LCLo) Lowest published toxic
concentration.
(#) Crystalline silica (quartz) is on the IARC (International
Agency for Research on Cancer) and NTP (National
Toxicology Program) lists as posing a carcinogenic risk
to humans.
(Route/Species)
LD50
Not Available Not Available
Not Available Not Available
590 g/kg LDLo
4250 mg/kg
1153 mg/kg
9 g/kg
Not Available Not Available
Not Available Not Available
10,000 mg/kg
LC50 mg/m3
(Route/Species)
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 LCLo
inhalation/human
Not Available
Physical data such as odor, vapor pressure, density, evaporation rate and freezing or boiling points are not listed as they are not applicable
to this product and its use.
Non Flammable; Welding arc and sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products. See CSA W117.2 Section 9.7 as referenced in
Section VIII. Product is inert, no special handling or spill procedures required.
Rev 9/07 (CONTINUED ON SIDE TWO)
Section IV - Physical Data
Section V - Hazard Data
Product:
Lincolnweld 801
Date: 6/1/2008
Acute Lethality Values: LC
in an animal assay, is expected to cause the death of 50% of a defined animal population.
Threshold Limit Value: The ACGIH recommended general limit for Welding Fume NOS - (Not Otherwise Specified) is 5 mg/m
The TLV-TWA is the time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8-hour workday and a 40 hour workweek, to which nearly all workers may be
repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse effect. See Section VII for specific fume constituents which may modify this TLV. Threshold Limit
Values are figures published by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists.
Effects of Overexposure: Electric arc welding may create one or more of the following health hazards:
Fumes and Gases can be dangerous to your health. Common entry is by inhalation. Other possible routes are skin contact and ingestion.
Short-term (acute) overexposure to welding fumes may result in discomfort such as metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, or dryness or
Long-term (chronic) overexposure to welding fumes can lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lung) and may affect pulmonary function.
Arc Rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Skin cancer has been reported.
Electric Shock can kill. If welding must be performed in damp locations or with wet clothing, on metal structures or when in cramped positions such as
sitting, kneeling or lying, or if there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with workpiece, use the following equipment: Semiautomatic DC
Welder, DC Manual (Stick) Welder, or AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
LD50 means the single dose of a substance that, when administered by a defined route in an animal assay, is expected to cause the death of 50% of
a defined animal population.
irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. May aggravate pre-existing respiratory problems (e.g. asthma, emphysema).
Manganese overexposure can affect the central nervous system, resulting in impaired speech and movement. Bronchitis and some lung
fibrosis have been reported. Repeated exposure to fluorides may cause excessive calcification of the bone and calcification of ligaments
of the ribs, pelvis and spinal column. Overexposure to crystalline silica present in any dust from this material can cause severe lung
damage (silicosis). Silicosis is a form of disabling pulmonary fibrosis which can be progressive and may lead to death. Crystalline silica
is on the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) and NTP (National Toxicology Program) list as posing a cancer risk to
humans.
means the concentration of a substance in air that when administered by means of inhalation over a specified length of time
50
3
.
Section VII - Reactivity Data
Section VI - Health Hazard Data and Toxicological Properties
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon
the metal being welded, the process, procedure and electrodes used.
Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed include: coatings on the metal
being welded (such as paint, plating, or galvanizing), the number of welders and the volume of the worker area, the quality and amount of ventilation, the
position of the welder's head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon
vapors from cleaning and degreasing activities.)
When the electrode is consumed, the fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in
Section III. Decomposition products of normal operation include those originating from the volatilization, reaction, or oxidation of the materials shown in
Section III, plus those from the base metal and coating, etc., as noted above.
Reasonably expected fume constituents of this product would include: Primarily iron oxide and fluorides; secondarily complex oxides of aluminum,
calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon and sodium when used with recommended Lincore hardfacing electrodes. (See MSDS for electrodes
being used.)
Maximum fume exposure guideline for this product (based on manganese content) is 4.0 milligrams per cubic meter..
Maximum respirable dust exposure guideline for this flux (based on crystalline silica) is 3.0 milligrams per cubic meter. Handle to minimize generation of
airborne dust. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Use respiratory protection, if required, to keep exposure below limits.
Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may be formed by the radiation f rom the arc.
Determine the composition and quantity of fumes and gases to which workers are exposed by taking an air sample from inside the welder's helmet if worn or
in the worker's breathing zone. Improve ventilation if exposures are not below limits. See ANSI/AWS F1.1, F1.2, F1.3 and F1.5, available from the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
Section VIII - Preventive Measures and Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Read and understand the manufacturer's instruction and the precautionary label on the product. Request Lincoln Safety Publication E205. See Canadian
Standards Association Standard CSA-W117.2 "Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes" published by the Canadian Standards Association, 178
Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario M9W1R3 for more details on many of the following:
Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both to keep the fumes and gases from the worker's breathing zone and the general area.
Train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes. Keep exposure as low as possible. Use adequate dust control measures.
Respiratory Protection: Use respirable fume respirator or air supplied respirator when welding in confined space or general work area when local exhaust
or ventilation does not keep exposure below TLV.
Eye Protection: Wear he r
(*) No specific recommendation for submerged arc.
Protective Clothing: Wear hand, head, and body protection which help to prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electrical shock. See W117.2.
At a minimum this includes welder's gloves and a protective face shield, and may include arm protectors, aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as dark
substantial clothing. Train the welder not to permit electrically live parts or electrodes to contact skin . . . or clothing or gloves if they are wet. Insulate from
work and ground.
lmet or use face shield with filter lens shade numbe * or darker. Shield others by providing screens and flash goggles.
Disposal Information: Discard any product, residue, disposable container, or liner as ordinary waste in an environmentally acceptable manner according to
Federal, State and Local regulations unless otherwise noted. No applicable ecological information available.
Section IX - Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Call for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by the Canadian Red Cross. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT give oxygen. IF NOT
BREATHING employ CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, turn off power and follow recommended
treatment. In all cases call a physician.