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Burning galvanized materials

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Burning galvanized materials

Burning galvanized materials

(OP)
Hi folks
Been reading here for awhile and would like to thank all (regulars especially) for the great advice.
Thot this would be a good post to alert others of this relatively unknown problem if I am right. I have heard that burning galvanized materials ie. Conduit, steels etc. can produce toxic zinc oxide gas. The maintenance people here seem to be oblivious to the dangers of welding and/or torching these galvanized materials. I have searched for more info on the toxicity, but have found very little, even on MSDS’s. Can anyone verify this and/or point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Big Wally

RE: Burning galvanized materials

Search on "metal fume fever".



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: Burning galvanized materials

(OP)
That did it. Can't believe I didn't cross ref that b4.
Thanks Mike.

Life is what happens while we're making other plans.

Wally

RE: Burning galvanized materials

Wally,

AWS has some Health Fact sheets that might help. http://aws.org/technical/facts/

You can also download ANSI ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes. at no cost.

Vita sine litteris mors est.

RE: Burning galvanized materials

(OP)
Thank you Rich.

Life is what happens while we're making other plans.

Wally

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