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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): This product is not hazardous and meets the definition of “article”
under US OSHA HCS 29CFR1910.1200. However, dusts or fumes generated from operations such as burning,
welding, sawing, brazing, grinding, and possibly machining, etc., which result in the generation of airborne
particulates and/or fumes, may be regulated.
OSHA 29CFR1910.252(c)(6): Provide mechanical ventilation if welding/brazing product surface indoors. Provide
air replacement or respiratory protection if welding/brazing in confined spaces.
SARA 311/312 Potential Hazard Categories: Immediate Acute Health Hazard; Delayed Chronic Health Hazard
Section 313 Supplier Notification: Galvanized steel products contain the following toxic chemicals subject to the
reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
and 40 CFR part 372: Zinc Compounds [CAS # 7440-66-6] 0.5 to 3% by weight.
California Proposition 65: The warning below only pertains to the dusts or fumes generated from cutting, welding
or performing hot work on this product.
WARNING Use caution and adequate ventilation. Cutting, welding and any hot work performed on this
product may potentially expose you to chemicals including [Chromium (hexavalent compounds)], which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Toxic Substances Control Act: All product components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
EU RoHS: Metallic coating is considered lead-free. Metal coating passivation contains hexavalent chromium.
EU REACH: The chromate passivation coating is < 0.1% by weight.
Section 16 - Other Information
This SDS was prepared by Atkore International, Inc. and covers its Powerstrut galvanized steel metal framing products
with suffix – PG.
Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) Classification
Health Hazard = 1/Fire Hazard = 0/Physical Hazard = 0
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
Health = 1/Fire = 0/Instability = 0
Revision History:
August 30, 2018 - Updated Product Identification, IARC Classification, and California Prop 65 Warning
June 1, 2018 – Updated emergency phone number
May 24, 2016 – Update to include channel
May 29, 2015 – Update to UN GHS Format
July 19, 2010 – Update of content
November 11, 2002 – Original Issue