Instructions / Assembly
Stainless Steel Washer
Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Number: FAS-07-SP
Revision Date: 5-25-16
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linked to siderosis.
Manganese (Mn): Mn intoxication is usually due to the oxide or salts of Mn; elemental
Mn exhibits very low toxicity. The dusts and fumes can act as minor irritants to the eyes
and respiratory tract. Both acute and chronic exposure may adversely affect the
central nervous system (CNS), but symptoms are more likely occur after at least one or
two years of prolonged or repeated exposures. Early symptoms may include weakness
in the lower extremities, sleepiness, salivation, nervousness and apathy. In more
advanced stages, severe muscular incoordination, impaired speech, spastic walking,
mask-like facial expressions and uncontrollable laughing may occur. Manganese
fumes have also been reported to result in metal fume fever, a u-like syndrome
with symptoms such as dizziness, chills, fever, headache and nausea. An increased
incidence of pneumonia, bronchitis and pneumonitis has been reported in some
worker populations exposed to manganese. Animal studies indicate exposure may
increase susceptibility to bacterial and viral infection.
Chromium (Cr): The toxicity and health hazards of chromium are heavily dependent
on its oxidation state. The elemental (as in the metals), divalent and trivalent forms are
of very low toxicity. The hexavale nt form (such as occurs in chromates and chromic
acids) is very toxic and can produce both acute and chronic effects. Adverse effects
on the skin may include ulcerations, irritative dermatitis and allergic skin reactions.
Adverse effects on the respiratory system may include bronchospasms, edema,
hypersecretion, bronchitis, irritation, allergic asthmatic reactions, and, ulceration and
perforation of the nasal septum. Respiratory symptoms may include coughing and
wheezing, shortness of breath and nasal itch. Eye irritation or inammation can also be
produced. Exposure to some hexavalent chromium compounds has also been shown
to be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.
Nickel (Ni): Ni fumes and dust are respiratory irritants and may cause severe
pneumonitis. Skin contact with nickel and its compounds may cause an allergic
dermatitis. The resulting skin rash is often referred to as “nickel itch”. Ni and its
compounds may also produce eye irritation, particularly on the inner surfaces of the
eyelids (i.e. the conjunctiva). Animal and/or epidemiology studies have linked nickel
and certain nickel compounds to an increased incidence of cancer of the lungs and
nasal passages.
Copper (Cu): Inhalation of copper fume may cause irritation of the eyes and throat
and a u-like illness called metal fume fever. Signs and symptoms of metal fume fever
include fever, muscle aches, nausea, chills, dry throat, cough and weakness. Cu fume
may also produce a metallic or sweet taste. Repeated or prolonged exposure to Cu
fume may cause discoloration of the skin or hair.
Aluminum (Al): There are no reported known health effects. Aluminum is generally
considered to be in the nuisance dust category.