SDS NO. 7985-E
DATE REVISED: 09/09/2009
SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Safety Data Sheet complies with European Commission Directive 91/155/EEC, ISO 11014-1 and ANSI Z400.1
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: REFRAC-T-BACK REFRACTORY BACKING TAPE (includes the following stock numbers:)
69-300000-2, 69-300001-0, 69-300004-4, 69-300005-1, 69-300012-7, 69-300013-3, 69-300018-4
69-300019-2, 69-300020-0, 69-300022-6, 69-300023-4, 69-300026-7, 69-300028-3, 69-300029-1
Application: Ceramic Backing Material for Full Penetration Welding
Classification: AWS A5.4
Supplier: THE ESAB GROUP, INC., 801 Wilson Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331
Telephone No.: 1-717-637-8911, 1-800-933-7070
Emergency No.: 1-717-637-8911 and 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Web site: www.esabna.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: White to tan ceramic blocks on adhesive coated aluminum ribbon. These products are normally not
considered hazardous as shipped.
Not considered hazardous in normal handling but may release organic vapors when subjected to the extreme temperatures used in
welding.
Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and obtained
information from the manufacturer of the device.
When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are heat, radiation, electric shock and welding fumes.
Heat: Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires.
Radiation: Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin.
Electricity: Electric shock can kill.
Fumes: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or
irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary function.
Prolonged inhalation of nickel and chromium compounds above safe exposure limits can cause cancer.
Overexposure to manganese and manganese compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible
damage to the central nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which may include slurred speech,
lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological disturbances and spastic gait.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is an article.
IARC (2) NTP (3)
Ingredients Weight % CAS# EINECS# Hazard OSHA
classification(1) List(4)
Not found No -- -- --
Acrylic adhesive <5 9003-01-4
231-072-3 No (metal) -- -- --
Aluminum ribbon 1 ?25 7429-90-5
266-340-9 No -- -- --
Cordierite ceramic Balance 66402-68-4
(1)
Hazard Classification according to European Council Directive 67/548/EEC, for R-phrases, see Section 16.
(2)
Evaluation according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
1 ?Human Carcinogen 2B ?Possibly carcinogenic to humans
(3)
Classification according to the 11th Report on Carcinogens, published by the US National Toxicology Program.
K ?Known Carcinogen S ?Suspect Carcinogen
(4)
Carcinogen listing according to OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA).
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Article: Not a foreseeable route of entry.
Eye contact: Article: Not a foreseeable route of entry.
Skin contact: Normal hygiene. Wash with mild soap and water.
Ingestion: Article: Not a foreseeable route of entry.
Electric shock: Disconnect and turn off the power. Use a nonconductive material to pull victim away from contact with live parts or
wires. If not breathing, begin artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If no detectable pulse, begin Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Immediately call a physician.
General: Move to fresh air and call for medical aid.
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DATE REVISED: 09/09/2009
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Use any standard agent.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Pick up article and place into storage container.
Personal precautions: refer to Section 8
Environmental precautions: refer to Section 13
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid prolonged skin contact with adhesive surfaces.
Storage:
Keep containers closed and store in a cool, dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid exposure to welding fumes, radiation, spatter, electric shock, heated materials and dust.
Engineering measures: (Welding operations)
Ensure sufficient ventilation, local exhaust, or both, to keep welding fumes and gases from breathing zone and general area. Keep
working place and protective clothing clean and dry. Train welders to avoid contact with live electrical parts and insulate conductive
parts. Check condition of protective clothing and equipment on a regular basis.
Personal protective equipment: (Welding operations)
Use respirator or air supplied respirator when welding or brazing in a confined space, or where local exhaust or ventilation is not
sufficient to keep exposure values within safe limits. Use special care when welding painted or coated steels since hazardous
substances from the coating may be emitted. Wear hand, head, eyes, ear and body protection like welders gloves, helmet or face
shield with filter lens, safety boots, apron, arm and shoulder protection. Keep protective clothing clean and dry.
Use industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to ensure that exposure does not exceed applicable national exposure limits. The
following limits can be used as guidance. When used with welding products, refer to the welding product SDS for information on
welding fumes.
(1) 3 (2) 3
Substance CAS# ACGIH TLV mg/m OSHA PEL mg/m
None None
Acrylic adhesive 9003-01-4
1 15*, 5**
Aluminum ribbon 7429-90-5
None None
Cordierite ceramic 66402-68-4
(1)
Threshold Limit Values according to American Conference of Governmental Hygienists, 2009
(2)
Permissible Exposure Limits according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA)
Unless noted, all values are for 8 hour time weighted averages (TWA).
* Total dust, ** Respirable
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White to tan ceramic blocks on an adhesive coated aluminum ribbon.
Specific Gravity: > 2.5
Boiling Point: Not determined
Freezing Point: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Not soluble
Flash Point: Not flammable
Upper/Lower Flame Limit: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
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DATE REVISED: 09/09/2009
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General: This product is intended for normal welding purposes.
Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions.
Reactivity: Contact of aluminum ribbon with acids may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous decomposition products of adhesive include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and organic compounds.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: No data on product. (Solid article.)
Chronic toxicity: None known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal and
local regulations. Use recycling procedures if available.
USA RCRA: Unused product is not considered hazardous waste if discarded. Used product contaminated with chromium is considered
hazardous waste if discarded. RCRA ID characteristic Toxic Hazardous Waste D007.
Residues from welding consumables and processes could degrade and accumulate in soils and groundwater. When used with welding
products, refer to the welding product SDS for information on slag composition.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No international regulations or restrictions are applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions, your employer's safety practices and the health and safety instructions on the
label. Observe any federal and local regulations. Take precautions when welding and protect yourself and others.
WARNING: Welding fumes and gases are hazardous to your health and may damage lungs and other organs. Use adequate
ventilation.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
ARC RAYS and SPARKS can injure eyes and burn skin.
Wear correct hand, head, eye and body protection.
Canada: WHMIS classification: D2B.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): All constituents of this product are on the Domestic Substance List (DSL).
Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, this product is not considered hazardous.
USA:
This product contains or produces a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other
reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code ?25249.5 et seq.)
United States EPA Toxic Substance Control Act: All constituents of these products are on the TSCA inventory list or are
excluded from listing.
CERCLA/SARA Title III
Reportable Quantities (RQs) and/or Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs):
Ingredient name RQ (lb) TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed. -- --
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ require immediate notification to the National
Response Center and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Section 311 Hazard Class
As shipped: None In use: None
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Product Identity: REFRAC-T-BACK REFRACTORY BACKING TAPE
SDS NO. 7985-E
DATE REVISED: 09/09/2009
EPCRA/SARA Title III 313 Toxic Chemicals
The following components are listed as SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and potential subject to annual SARA 313 reporting.
See Section 3 for weight percent.
Ingredient name Disclosure threshold
No ingredients listed Aluminum is a 313 material but only in the fume or dust form.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet has been revised due to modifications to several paragraphs and/or new format. This SDS supersedes 7985-D.
Refer to ESAB "Welding and Cutting - Risks and Measures", F52-529 "Precautions and Safe Practices for Electric Welding and Cutting"
and F2035 "Precautions and Safe Practices for Gas Welding, Cutting and Heating" available from ESAB, and to:
USA: Contact ESAB at www.esabna.com or 1-800-ESAB-123 if you have questions about this SDS.
American National Standard Z49.1 "Safety in Welding and Cutting", ANSI/AWS F1.5 "Methods for Sampling and Analyzing
Gases from Welding and Allied Processes", ANSI/AWS F1.1 "Method for Sampling Airborne Particles Generated by
Welding and Allied Processes", AWSF3.2M/F3.2 "Ventilation Guide for Weld Fume", American Welding Society, 550 North
Le Jeune Road, Miami, Florida, 33135. Safety and Health Fact Sheets available from AWS at www.aws.org.
OSHA Publication 2206 (29 C.F.R. 1910), U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.
American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH), Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices, 6500
Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, USA.
NFPA 51B "Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work" published by the National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169.
UK: WMA Publication 236 and 237, "Hazards from Welding Fume", "The arc welder at work, some general aspects of health
and safety".
Germany: Unfallverh黷ungsvorschrift BGV D1, "Schwei遝n, Schneiden und verwandte Verfahren".
Canada: CSA Standard CAN/CSA-W117.2-01 "Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes"
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the SDS contains all the information
required by the CPR.
R-phrases: None.
ESAB requests the users of this product to study this Safety Data Sheet (S.D.S.) and become aware of product hazards and safety
information. To promote safe use of this product a user should:
- notify its employees, agents and contractors of the information on this S.D.S and any product hazards/safety information.
- furnish this same information to each of its customers for this product.
- request such customers to notify employees and customers for the same product hazards and safety information.
The information herein is given in good faith and based on technical data that ESAB believes to be reliable. Since the conditions of use
are outside our control, we assume no liability in connection with any use of this information and no warranty, expressed or implied is
given. Contact ESAB for more information.
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