Specification Sheet

44557
Safety Latest Revision: May 2017
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME: Stainless Steel Welding Rod
FORNEY SKUs: 44557, 44560
MANUFACTURER:
Forney Industries, Inc.
2057 Vermont Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-535-5053
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2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Emergency Overview:
This product is normally not considered hazardous as shipped. Avoid eye contact or inhalation of
dust from the product. When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are welding fumes, heat,
radiation and electric shock.
Classification of the Substance/Mixture
CLP/GHS Classification (1272/2008):
Skin Sensitization, Category 1
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure), Category 1
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1
EU Classification (67/548/EEC):
Toxic (T), Harmful (Xn), Irritant (Xi), Carcinogen Category 3, R48/23, R40, R36/37/38, R43
Hazardous Classification per 29CFR 1910.1200 (Rev. July 1, 2012):
Skin Sensitization, Category 1
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure), Category 1
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute Hazard, Category
Labelling:
Symbols:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements:
H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H351
– Suspected of causing cancer.
H372
– Causes damage to respiratory system, eyes, brain and nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H400
– Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements:
P201 – Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 – Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 – Wash skin and hair thoroughly after handling.
P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 – Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.