Section II: Ingredients And Recommended Occupational Exposure Limits

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1 1 MSDS for Galvanized Carbon Steel Products Section I (General Information) Name: Galvanized Carbon Steel Products: Galvanized High Carbon Steel Wire, Strand, and Wire Rope Manufacturer: WireCo WorldGroup Emergency Telephone Numbers: NW Ambassador Drive (816) (8 a.m. 4 p.m. GMT-6) Kansas City, MO (816) hour Trade name and Synonyms: Galvanized Bright wire, strand, rope and assemblies Issue Date: February 9, 2009 Section II: Ingredients And Recommended Occupational Exposure Limits Note: Steel products under normal conditions do not present an inhalation, or contact health hazard. Base Metal CAS No. % WT Exposure Limits Chemical Symbol OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Iron Fe Zinc Zn See Annex 1 for balances of Ingredients 10.0 mg/m3 5.0 mg/m3 These products are comprised primarily of high carbon steel. All commercial metals contain small amounts of various elements in addition to those specified. These small quantities frequently referred to as trace or residual elements; generally originate in the raw materials used. Typical levels of commonly involved trace or residual elements that may be encountered in steel products are provided in Annex 1, so their potential hazards may be considered. (see annex 1) Often at the request of a customer or incident in the manufacturing procedure nonmetallic coatings are applied to the product. These are usually classified as protective or lubricative type coatings and include, petroleum or asphaltic based compounds, phosphate, borax, and searate soap. The possible presence of these coatings should be recognized and considered when evaluating exposures and potential hazards during welding or other dust and fume producing operations. Coatings are normally less than 1% of the product by weight. Specific coating MSDS s are available upon request. Section 313 Supplier Notification These products contain threshold concentrations of the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the emergency planning and community right-to-know act of 1986 (40 CFR 372): Chromium, Manganese, and Nickel in the amounts noted on Annex 1. This information should be included in all MSDS s that are copied and distributed for these materials.

2 2 Section III Physical Data Boiling Point: Iron: 4950ºf Melting Point: 2400ºf Specific Gravity: 7.85 Vapor Density (air = 1): N/A Percent Volatile by Volume (%): N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Solubility in Water: None Vapor 909ºF: N/A Appearance and order: Odorless solid, metallic silver as Wire, Strand or Rope Section IV Fire & Explosion Data Steel products in solid state present no fire or explosion hazard. Flammable gases are released when the product is heated or subjected to fire at a sufficient intensity to melt asphalt based lubricant. Section V Reactive Data Stable under normal conditions of use, storage, and transportation. Will react with strong acids to liberate hydrogen. At temperatures above the melting point, may liberate fumes containing oxides of iron and alloying elements. Section VI Health Hazard Data Note: Galvanized steel products under normal conditions do not present an inhalation, Ingestion, or contact hazard. However, operations such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing, grinding, ect, which results in elevating the temperature of the product to or above its melting point or results in the generation of airborne particulates, may present a health hazard. Effects of Overexposure: Chronic: Chronic inhalation of high concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dust concentrations of ferric oxide may possibly enhance the risk of lung cancer development in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens. Acute: The inhalation of high concentrations of freshly formed oxide fumes and dust of manganese, copper, zinc and/or lead, in the respirable particle size range can cause an influenza-like illness termed metal fume fever. Typical symptoms last 12 to 48 hours and are characterized by metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat, followed by weakness, muscle pain, fever and chills Lubricating materials when heated can cause sever burns to exposed body parts. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Pre-existing pulmonary conditions or sensitivities. Emergency and First Aid Procedures: For overexposure to airborne fumes and particulates, remove exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or has stopped, administer artificial respiration or oxygen as indicated. Seek medical attention immediately. Treat metal fume fever by bed rest, and administer a pain and fever reducing medication.

3 3 Burns need to have the heat removed by cool running water. Seek medical attention for any 2 nd or 3 rd degree burn or any time the lubricating material sticks to the burn. Section VII Spill or Leak Procedures Not applicable to steel in the solid state. Waste Disposal Method: Material may be recycled or disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local Environmental Regulations. This material may be regulated under CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, and/or RCRA Regulations. Section VIII Special Protection Information Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved type respirator for protection against dust and metal fume. Appropriate respirator selection depends on the magnitude of exposure. Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation should be provided when welding, burning, sawing, brazing, or grinding to prevent excessive particulate exposure.. Skin: Protective gloves should be worn as required for welding, burning or handling operations. Eye Protection: Use safety glasses or goggles as required for welding, burning, sawing, brazing, or grinding to prevent excessive particulate exposure. Other Protective Equipment: Depending upon the conditions of use and specific work situations, additional protective equipment and/or clothing may be required to control exposure. Section IX Special Precautions Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Operations with the potential for generating high concentrations of airborne particulates should be evaluated and controlled as necessary. Avoid breathing metal fumes and/or dusts. DISCLAIMER: As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for the use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without any warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Date of Issue: February 9, 2009 Prepared By: Jason Davis Title: Corporate Manager of Environmental Services

4 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Carbon Steel Products Annex 1 WireCo WorldGroup Trace/Residual elements in steel Annex 1 Date of Issue: February 9, 2009 Typical levels of Trace or Residual Elements in Steel All steel products are alloys which consist primarily of iron (generally 95%). However, other elements which are either added intentionally or present as contaminants or residuals may also occur in these products at trace or low levels concentrations (generally < 1.0%). These may include the following: Alloying and Residual Elements C.A.S. No. % Wt Exposure Limits Chemical Symbol OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Aluminum Al total 15.0 mg/m3 fume 5.0 mg/m3 respirable 5.0 mg/m3 Antimony Sb <0, mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 Arsenic * As mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3 Boron B Oxide 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 Calcium Ca mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3 Carbon C None None Chromium* Cr < mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 Cobalt Co < mg/m mg/m3 Copper Cu <0.25 fume 0.1 mg/m3 fume 0.2 mg/m3 Lead ** Pb < mg/m mg/m3 Manganese Mn ceiling 5.0 mg/m3 fume 1.0 mg/m3 Molybdenum * Mo < mg/m mg/m3 Nickel * Ni < mg/m3 1.0 mg/m3 Phosphorous P < mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Silicon Si total 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 respirable 5.0 mg/m3 Sulfur S <0.02 SO mg/m3 SO2 5.0 mg/m3 Tin Sn < mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3 Titanium Ti Dioxide 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 Vanadium V Pentoxide 0.1 mg/m3 fume 0.05 mg/m3 * Recognized to have human carcinogenic or co-carcinogenic potential; included on IARC & NTP listings. ** Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic Chemical (PBT)

5 1 MSDS for Plastic Coated Carbon Steel Products Section I (General Information) Name: Plastic Coated Carbon Steel Products: High Carbon Steel Wire Rope Manufacturer: WireCo WorldGroup Emergency Telephone Numbers: NW Ambassador Drive (816) (8 a.m. 4 p.m. GMT-6) Kansas City, MO (816) hour Trade name and Synonyms: TUF-MAX, TUF-KOTE, PFV Issue Date: Section II: Ingredients And Recommended Occupational Exposure Limits Note: Steel products under normal conditions do not present an inhalation, or contact health hazard. Chemical Symbol CAS No. % WT Exposure Limits Iron * Fe Propylene ethylene copolymer * See Annex 1 for balances of Ingredients * See Annex 2 for strand and rope coatings OSHA PEL 10.0 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV 5.0 mg/m3 These products are comprised primarily of high carbon steel. All commercial metals contain small amounts of various elements in addition to those specified. These small quantities frequently referred to as trace or residual elements; generally originate in the raw materials used. Typical levels of commonly involved trace or residual elements that may be encountered in steel products are provided in Annex 1, so their potential hazards may be considered. (see annex 1) Often at the request of a customer or incident in the manufacturing procedure nonmetallic coatings are applied to the product. These are usually classified as protective or lubricative type coatings and include, petroleum or asphaltic based compounds, phosphate, borax, and searate soap. These coatings normally are less than 1% of the product by weight. The possible presence of these coatings should be recognized and considered when evaluating exposures and potential hazards during welding or other dust and fume producing operations. (see annex 2) Plastic coated ropes have a propylene ethylene copolymer extruded coating applied to the product. The coating normally is from 1 to 2% of the product by weight. The coating contains no hazardous chemicals. Section 313 Supplier Notification

6 2 These products contain threshold concentrations of the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the emergency planning and community right-to-know act of 1986 (40 CFR 372): Chromium, Manganese, and Nickel in the amounts noted on Annex 1. This information should be included in all MSDS s that are copied and distributed for these materials. Section III Physical Data Steel Rope Boiling Point: Iron: 4950ºf Melting Point: 2400ºf Specific Gravity: 7.85 Vapor Density (air = 1): N/A Percent Volatile by Volume (%): N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Solubility in Water: None Vapor 909ºF: N/A Appearance and order: Odorless solid, metallic gray as uncoated Wire, Strand or Rope. Coated material will have a slight petroleum odor and appear light brown to black. Plastic Coating Boiling Point: NA Melting Point: 248ºf Specific Gravity: 0.88 to 0.92 Vapor Density (air = 1): N/A Percent Volatile by Volume (%): <0.4% Evaporation Rate: N/A Solubility in Water: None Vapor 909ºF: N/A Appearance and order: Odorless solid, normally red-orange in color but may also be colored black, red, yellow, pink, or other colors as requested. Section IV Fire & Explosion Data Steel products in solid state present no fire or explosion hazard. The combustion products for the coated core would be the typical combustion products for propylene/ethylene copolymers. These would be CO2, CO, Ketones, acroline, formaldehyde, and other organics plus the steel compounds. These combustion products would be similar to welding fumes. Torch cutting should be done outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Section V Reactive Data Stable under normal conditions of use, storage, and transportation. Will react with strong acids to liberate hydrogen. At temperatures above the melting point, steel may liberate fumes containing oxides of iron and alloying elements, coating material will begin to decompose producing vapors that can contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ketones, acrolein, formaldehyde, and other unidentified organic compounds. Section VI Health Hazard Data

7 3 Note: Coated steel products under normal conditions do not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact hazard. However, operations such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing, grinding, ect, which results in elevating the temperature of the product to or above its melting point or results in the generation of airborne particulates, may present a health hazard. Effects of Overexposure: Chronic: Chronic inhalation of high concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dust concentrations of ferric oxide may possibly enhance the risk of lung cancer development in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens. Acute: The inhalation of high concentrations of freshly formed oxide fumes and dust of manganese, copper, and/or lead, in the respirable particle size range can cause an influenza-like illness termed metal fume fever. Typical symptoms last 12 to 48 hours and are characterized by metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat, followed by weakness, muscle pain, fever and chills Lubricating materials when heated can cause sever burns to exposed body parts. Coating Materials when heated can cause sever burns to exposed body parts. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Pre-existing pulmonary conditions or sensitivities. Emergency and First Aid Procedures: For overexposure to airborne fumes and particulates, remove exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or has stopped, administer artificial respiration or oxygen as indicated. Seek medical attention immediately. Treat metal fume fever by bed rest, and administer a pain and fever reducing medication. Burns need to have the heat removed by cool running water. Seek medical attention for any 2 nd or 3 rd degree burn or any time the lubricating material sticks to the burn. Section VII Spill or Leak Procedures Not applicable to steel in the solid state. Waste Disposal Method: Material may be recycled or disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local Environmental Regulations. This material may be regulated under CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, and/or RCRA Regulations. Section VIII Special Protection Information Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved type respirator for protection against dust and metal fume. Appropriate respirator selection depends on the magnitude of exposure. Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation should be provided when welding, burning, sawing, brazing, or grinding to prevent excessive particulate exposure.. Skin: Protective gloves should be worn as required for welding, burning or handling operations. Eye Protection: Use safety glasses or goggles as required for welding, burning, sawing, brazing, or grinding to prevent excessive particulate exposure.

8 4 Other Protective Equipment: Depending upon the conditions of use and specific work situations, additional protective equipment and/or clothing may be required to control exposure. Section IX Special Precautions Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Operations with the potential for generating high concentrations of airborne particulates should be evaluated and controlled as necessary. Avoid breathing metal fumes and/or dusts and combustion components of the plastic coating. DISCLAIMER: As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for the use of this material. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without any warranty, express or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Date of Issue: 1 December 2010 Prepared By: Jason Davis Title: Corporate Manager of Environmental Services

9 5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Carbon Steel Products Annex 1 WireCo WorldGroup Trace/Residual elements in steel Annex 1 Date of Issue: 1 December 2010 Typical levels of Trace or Residual Elements in Steel All steel products are alloys which consist primarily of iron (generally 95%). However, other elements which are either added intentionally or present as contaminants or residuals may also occur in these products at trace or low levels concentrations (generally < 1.0%). These may include the following: Alloying and Residual Elements C.A.S. No. % Wt Exposure Limits Chemical Symbol OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Aluminum Al total 15.0 mg/m3 fume 5.0 mg/m3 respirable 5.0 mg/m3 Antimony Sb <0, mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 Arsenic * As mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3 Boron B Oxide 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 Calcium Ca mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3 Carbon C None None Chromium* Cr < mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 Cobalt Co < mg/m mg/m3 Copper Cu <0.25 fume 0.1 mg/m3 fume 0.2 mg/m3 Lead ** Pb < mg/m mg/m3 Manganese Mn ceiling 5.0 mg/m3 fume 1.0 mg/m3 Molybdenum * Mo < mg/m mg/m3 Nickel * Ni < mg/m3 1.0 mg/m3 Phosphorous P < mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Silicon Si total 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 respirable 5.0 mg/m3 Sulfur S <0.02 SO mg/m3 SO2 5.0 mg/m3 Tin Sn < mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3 Titanium Ti Dioxide 15.0 mg/m mg/m3 Vanadium V Pentoxide 0.1 mg/m3 fume 0.05 mg/m3 * Recognized to have human carcinogenic or co-carcinogenic potential; included on IARC & NTP listings. ** Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic Chemical (PBT)

10 6 Annex 2 Wire Rope Most wire rope products are coated with a lubricant which amounts to between 2 and 3 percent of the product weight. The following are the most common lubricants found on bright steel wire rope, strand, and assembles. Other lubricants may be used as specified by the end user. Additional lube data is available upon request. Name Manufacturer Hazardous Component CAS No. OSHA PEL Percent Renolit ACL 7120L Renolin Clearlube 4 RO Renolit Nomelt 430A Anticorit WRC 430 LA Anticorit WRC 9RZ 122 Anticorit WRC H 29 C Anticorit H 29 CW Renolin Grs Paint Red P Renolin Grs Paint White BR Renolin Grs Paint Yellow BB Renolin Grs Paint Gray 429C-5gl PL Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < 95 Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < 30 Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) > 90 Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) >90 Petroleum Asphalt 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < mg/m3 (total) Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < 35 Petroleum Asphalt 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < mg/m3 (total) Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < 50 Antimony 0.5 mg/m3 (as < 5 Compounds Antimony) N/A Petroleum Asphalt 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < mg/m3 (total) Mineral Oil 5 mg/m3 (as mist) < 55 Mineral Spirits 500 ppm < 20 Mineral Spirits Aluminum Stearate Mineral Spirits Aluminum Stearate 500 ppm 15 mg/m3 (total dust) 500 ppm 15 mg/m3 (total dust) < 20 < 05 < 20 < 05 Mineral Spirits 500 ppm < 20