Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

California Steel Industries, Inc.
Effective Date: January 24, 2014
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GALVANIZED STEEL
Welding Fumes
Welding fumes may be different in composition from the original welding product, with the chief component
being ordinary oxides of metal being welded. Chronic health effects (including cancer) have been associated
with the fumes and dusts of individual component metals (see above), and welding fumes as a general
category have been listed by IARC as a carcinogen. There is also limited evidence that welding fumes may
cause adverse reproductive and fetal effects. Evidence is stronger where welding materials contain know
reproductive toxicants.
This material / product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive
toxicity that may be released during welding (see section 15).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material is not classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment. Components greater than or equal to 1%
are not classified as hazardous.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The generator of a waste is always responsible for making proper hazardous waste determinations and needs
to consider state and local requirements in addition to federal regulations.
This material, if discarded as produced, is not a RCRA "listed" or "characteristic" hazardous waste. Use which
results in chemical or physical change or contamination may subject it to regulation as a hazardous waste.
Along with properly characterizing all waste materials, consult state and local regulations regarding the proper
disposal of this material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TC/IMO/UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
DOT/TC/IMO/UN Identification Number: Not applicable
DOT/IMO/UN Classification: Not regulated