*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:WEAR RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR/AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE, WHERE LOCAL
    EXHAUST/VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP EXPOSURE < TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT WORK AREA TO KEEP FUMES/GASES < TLV IN
    WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE & GENERAL AREA.
Other Protective Equipment:W/FILTER LENS, APRON, HAT, SHOULDER
    PROTECTION, ARM PROTECTORS, DARK SUBTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS NON-HAZARDOUS UNTIL USED AS IN WELDING PURPOSES. THE
    COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES DEPENDS ON METAL BEING
    WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURES, ELECTRODES USED, COATINGS, POSITION OF
    WELDERS  HEAD W/RESPECT TO THE PLUME & AS WELL AS THE PRESENCE OF
    CONTAMINANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
*  Product Identification  *
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:GRAPHITE
Fraction by Wt: 2.5%
Other REC Limits:2.5MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM RESP IC
*  Hazards Identification  *
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
    DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT/EYES. LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES: RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,
    SIDEROSIS(IRON BUILD UP IN THE LUNGS)& AFF ECT THE PULMONARY
    FUNCTION. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
    KILL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES:
    DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT/EYES.
    LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES: RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,
    SIDEROSIS(IRON BUILD UP IN THE LUNGS)  & AFFECT THE PULMONARY
    FUNCTION. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
    KILL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY/ALLERGIC
    CONDITIONS.
*  First Aid Measures  *
First Aid:IF OVERCOME BY SMOKE/FUMES, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH
    DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT MATERIAL FOR RECLAMATION &
    REUSE/DISPOSE IN SEALED CONTAINERS. KEEP AIRBORNE DUST AT A MINIMUM
    WHEN CLEANING UP.
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN
    A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T SMOKE,
    EAT/DRINK IN WORK AREA. TRAIN WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
    PARTS & INSULATE THEMSELVES FROM WORK & GROUND.
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY TO BLACK SOLID MATERIAL, NO ODOR
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, HIGH TEMPS
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
    CONTAINER/LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTABLE MANNER IAW/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
