MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) complies with the requirements of OSHAs Hazard Communication Standard.

ER70S-6 WELDING WIRE

Emergency Phone Number: 1-866-272-4378
Date: Feb 01, 2008
Product Name/Class
Product Number
Manufacturer

Product Information Number: 575-874-9188

SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
AWS A5.18, ER70S-6 Welding Wire
ER70S-6
Archer Company USA, Inc. 2800 Airport Road #N, Santa Teresa, NM 88008

SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

ACGIH
SARA
Material
CAS Number % By Weight
TLV
Section 313
Carbon
1333-86-4
<.50
3.5 MG/M3 Carbon
N/A
Manganese
7439-96-5
<2.50
C 5MG/M3 Mn & Mn
Yes
Silicon
7440-21-3
<1.50
10 MG/M3 Total
N/A
Copper
7440-50-8
<.50
.2 MG/M3
Yes
Molybdenum
7439-98-7
<.75
5 MG/M3
N/A
3
Aluminum
7429-90-5
<.50
15 MG/M as Weld
Yes
Titanium
7440-32-6
<.50
10 MG/M3 TiO AS
N/A
Zirconium
7440-67-7
<.50
5 MG/M3 AS Zr
N/A
Iron
7439-89-6
Balance
5 MG/M3 Fe203 Fe
N/A
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point:N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): N/A
Solubility in Water: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A
Melting Point: N/A
%Volatile: N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): N/A Appearance and Odor:
Solid Wire or Rod.
SECTION 4 FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
LEL: N/A
Flammable Limits:
UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Non Flammable. Welding arc and sparks can ignite combustibles and
flammables. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during the use of welding
and allied procedures.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Stability
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: The composition and quality of welding fumes and gases are
dependent upon metal being welded, process, and electrode being used. Other factors include coatings
on the metal being welded (paint, plating or galvanizing), number of welders and volume of work area
as presence of contaminants in atmosphere. When electrode is consumed fume and gas decomposition
products generated are different in percent and form from ingredients listed in Section 2. Fume and gas
decomposition products, and not ingredients in electrode, are important. The concentration of given
fume or gas component may decrease or increase by many times original concentration in electrode.
New compounds not in electrode may form decomposition products of normal operation include those
originating from volatilization, reaction, oxidation of materials in Section 2, plus those from base metal
and coating.
Reasonably expected fume constituents of product could include primarily oxides of iron; secondarily
complex oxides of manganese & silicon & aluminum. Gaseous reaction products carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may be formed by radiation from arc, and shielding gases
when employed. One recommended way to determine composition and quantity of fumes and gases to
which workers are exposed is to take air sample from inside welders helmet or in working zone. See
AWS F1.1 and AWS F1.2-1985, available from American Welding Society. See AWS publication:
Fumes and Gases in the Welding Environment.
Hazardous
May Occur
Conditions to Avoid: N/A

Polymerization
Will Not Occur

SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Carcinogenicity: The composition of welding or brazing fumes may contain carcinogens, depending on several factors
that are unknown and unknowable to the product manufacturer (see Section 5). Always assume that welding or
brazing fumes may contain toxic and/or carcinogenic materials, and follow sound Work/Hygiene practices as
recommended by ANSI Z49.1.
Threshold Limit Value: The ACGIH recommended general limit for Welding Fume NOC (Not otherwise Classified)
is 5 mg/m3. ACGIH-1987-88 preface states that the TLV-TWA should be used as guides in the control of health
hazards and should not be used as fine lines between safe and dangerous concentrations. See Section 5 for specific
fume constituents which may modify this TLV. Threshold Limit Values are figures published by the American
Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists. Units are milligrams per cubic meter of air. 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. Shortterm (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. May aggravate pre-existing respiratory problems (e.g. asthma,
emphysema) . Exposure to extremely high levels of fluorides can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscular weakness,
and convulsions. In extreme cases it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Long-term (chronic) overexposure to
welding fumes can lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lung) and may affect pulmonary function. 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. May cause skin rash. 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, 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. Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Call
for medical aid. Employ first aid techniques recommended by the American 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.

HMIS Rating
Health = 2
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 0

HMIS Scale

NFPA Rating
NFPA Scale
Health = 1
4 = Severe Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
Flammability = 0
2 = Moderate Hazard
Reactivity = 0
1 = Slight Hazard
Other = 0
0 = Minimal Hazard
0 = Minimal Hazard
SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS for SAFE HANDLING and USE
4
3
2
1

= Severe Hazard
= Serious Hazard
= Moderate Hazard
= Slight Hazard

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: N/A

Waste Disposal Method: Prevent waste from contaminating surrounding environment. Discard product residue, disposable
container or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Precautions to Be Taken In Handling and Storing: N/A

Other Precautions: N/A
SECTION 8 CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Make sure inhaled air does not contain fume constituents
above permissible exposure levels.
Ventilation: Use enough ventilation, local exhaust at the arc, or both to keep the fumes and gases from the workers
breathing zone and the general area. Train the welder to keep his head out of the fumes. Keep exposure as low as possible.

Protective Gloves: Leather welding gloves.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses with shaded lenses.

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Wear hand, head, and body protection which help to prevent injury from radiation,
sparks and electrical shock or burns. See Z49.1. At a minimum this includes welders gloves and a protective face shield or
goggles, and may include arm protectors, aprons, hats, shoulder protection, as well as heat-resistant clothing.

Work/Hygienic Practices: For maximum safety: Be certified for, and wear a respirator at all times when welding
or brazing.

OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW

California Proposition 65 Information: Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
New Jersey Right-To-Know Information: 5 most predominant ingredients/hazardous and nonhazardous) 1. Iron; 2. Manganese; 3. Silicon; 4. Molybdenum; 5. Copper.
SARA Title III Notification Information: All chemical compounds marked with an asterisk (*) are
toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Super Fund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
Disclaimer of Expressed and Implied Warranties: The information in this document is believed to be
correct as of the date issued. However, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any particular
purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness
of this information, the results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product, the safety
of this product, or the hazards related to its use.