Material Safety Data Sheet

COUWELD EXOTHERMIC WELDING POWDER (MAIN) 1. Description of Substance / Preparation and Company
Trade Name: Supplier: COUWELD EXOTHERMIC WELDING POWDER (MAIN) COUGAR No. 345 of 4 Jinyuan Road Shanghai 201812 China Contact:
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Tel: Fax: E-mail:

+86-21-59139731 +86-21-59139732 info@cougar-asia.com info@cougarele.com.cn Mr. Anthony Woo

2. Composition / Specification of Components

Chemical Name Thermit Welding Powder. CAS No. 7429-90-5 (Aluminium) 7440-50-8 (Copper) 1317-39-1 1344-95-2 7440-21-3 Name Aluminium / Copper Copper Oxide Calcium Silicate Silicon Carbon(trace) Fluorine(trace) Iron(trace)

3. Hazard Data
Hazard Description: Can cause heart burns. Along with the starting powder hazardous classification 4.1

4. First Aid Procedure

General Advice: After Inhalation: After Skin Contact: Remove from exposure, lie down, seek medical advice. For inhalation of dust or fume remove from exposure, provide fresh air, consult a doctor. Standard treatment for burns in event of contact with molten metal, slag or heat equipment. Treat with plenty of cold water. Consult a doctor if required. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Keep eyes wide open whilst rinsing. Consult a doctor if required.

After Eye Contact:

5. Fire Fighting Procedure

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Specific Hazards: Specific Methods: Dry sand or flood with large amount of water. In case of fire wear full protective flameproof clothing.

Heating does not release hazardous gases. Cool containers/pallets with water spray.

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COUWELD EXOTHERMIC WELDING POWDER (MAIN) 6. Procedure in Case of Unintended Liberation
All spilled material may be swept up for disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Non polluting.

Methods for Cleaning Up: Waste Disposal Methods: Environmental Precautions:

7.

Handling and Storage

Use only in areas provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Keep away from excessive heat above 800C. Wear personal protective equipment such as is used by arc welders. Weight for each box/package: Sea Fright 25kgs Air Fright 15kgs

Technical Measures & Precautions: Handling and Open Storage conductions: Safe Handling Advise (when be used): Packing:

8.

Exposition Limits and Personal Protective Equipment

Test as for normal arc welding. Face shield/safety glasses. Not required. Arc welding protection. Heat resistant gloves.

Engineering measures to reduce being burnt: Eye Protection: Respiratory Protection: Skin and Body Protection: Hand Protection:

9.
From: Colour: Odour: ph:

Physical and Chemical Properties

Granules Grey None Neutral

Specific Gravity: Ignition: Maximum Temperature: Solubility: 950C 1450C No Soluble

10.
Stability:

Stability and Reactivity

Stable at normal temperature Above 950C ignition is possible. None

Conditions to Avoid: Hazardous Decomposition Products: 11. Toxicological Data

Toxicity:

Non Toxic

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COUWELD EXOTHERMIC WELDING POWDER (MAIN) 12. 13. Ecological Data Disposal Data
residues and unused Can be land filled when in compliance with local regulations. Empty containers can be land filled when in compliance with local regulations.

If powder has entered a water course or sewer pollution may occur.

Waste from products:

Contaminated packing:

14.

Transportation Data
4.1

Hazard Class: Flammable Solid Inorganic Nos Packaging Group:

II

15.
None

Instructions

16.

Miscellaneous
For forming exothermic copper to copper and copper to steel joints. Contact the COUGAR Technical Decpartment.

Recommended Use: Further information:

The data in this Safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the CHEMICALS (HAZARD INFORMATION AND PACKAGING) REGULATIONS 1994, as amended, for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users who are deemed capable of understanding and acting on information provided.

Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of acting on the information.

This data sheet dose not constitute a users assessment of workplace risk as required by the HSW Act, COSHH, Management of Health and Safety at Work legislation, or any other Health and Safety legislation.

The information given in this Safety Data Sheet is based on current knowledge and experience and is intended to describe the products in terms of their health and safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.

This data is based on our present knowledge. However it shall not constitute a guarantee for specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

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