SDS

SDS: Aluminum Rod – Self Fluxing USF
October 1, 2014
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SHORT TERM (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE: FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health. Primary routes of entry
are the respiratory system, eyes, ingestion, and/or skin. Preexisting respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some
individuals. Soldering/welding vapors and fumes from soldering/welding may cause metal fumes fever. Symptoms can appear 4 to
12 hours after (headache, dizziness, dryness, cough, nausea and fever) May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Repeated or
prolonged exposure may cause irritation of eyes and skin. Fumes may result in discomfort such as sneezing, and coughing, and
should be considered as an irritant to the respiratory system. Existing lung disorders may be aggravated. If swallowed, nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea may result. Skin contact may result in mild dermatitis or irritation, with existing skin disorders possibly
being aggravated. Upon eye contact, mild irritation to eye surfaces may result, and existing eye disorders possibly being aggravated.
COPPER: Individuals with Wilson’s Disease are at increased risk of COPPER poisoning. Acute (short-term) exposure may cause
respiratory tract irritation, fever, muscle ache, chills, weakness, cough, and a metallic taste. INHALATION may cause respiratory
tract and mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms include nasal discharge and nosebleeds, coughing, sore throat and labored
breathing. Severe exposure may cause bronchospasm and pulmonary edema. Absorption may cause systemic poisoning similar to
that which occurs with ingestion. Inhalations of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called ‘metal fume fever’. Typically metal fume
fever begins four to twelve hours after sufficient exposure to freshly formed fumes. First symptoms are a metallic taste, dryness,
and irritation of the throat. Cough and shortness of breath may occur along with a headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
painful spasms of the limbs. Copper poisoning can result in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver, and spleen damage.
LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE - Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in argyria, a permanent localized
blue-gray discoloration of the eye, skin, or mucous membranes. Primary route of entry is the respiratory system. Excessive ZINC
intake has been associated with copper deficiency anemia. Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in argyria, a permanent
localized blue-grey discoloration of the eye, skin, or mucous membranes.
Chronic (long-term) exposure to COPPER may damage the liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and brain. Copper poisoning can result
in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver, and spleen damage. Ingestion of large amounts may be fatal.
Avoid direct inhalation of fumes during heating and use. Monitor fume levels.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MATERIAL: Welding consumables and materials can degrade into the components used to manufacture the product. Avoid exposure to
conditions that could lead to accumulation in soils and groundwater.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery, or waste disposal. Metals may be
recycled.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of any rod and waste residues in accordance with EPA or local regulations.
Review U.S. Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations §40 CFR261 to determine if this is hazardous in USA. Please be advised that
state and local requirements, or other country requirements, for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different than
U.S. Federal regulations. It is not possible to give this product a waste code number according to the European waste catalogue
because only the intended use of the user consents the assignment of a specific code number.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOMESTIC TRANSPORT REGULATIONS (USA): DOT - not regulated.
DOMESTIC TRANSPORT REGULATIONS (CANADA): TDG - not regulated.
DOMESTIC TRANSPORT REGULATIONS (MEXICO): MEX - not regulated.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT REGULATIONS:
ICAO – not regulated
IATA – not regulated
IMDG / IMO – not regulated
OTHER AGENCIES: No international regulations or restrictions are applicable.
Handle with care to avoid damaging the product. Do not remove product identification label or warning label.
Keep material away from heat. Do not store near food materials.