SDS
SDS: Wear Electrode USF
October 1, 2014
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CARCINOGENICITY:
CHROMIUM - Chromium VI is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a
potential occupational carcinogen (with no further categorization).
NICKEL - is listed as being carcinogenic to humans on IARC and NTP lists, and is listed by NIOSH as being a potential
occupational carcinogen (with no further categorization).
MANGANESE is listed by ACGIH as Group A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH
and IARC.
Package Labeling:
Although this product does not require a hazard warning label in all countries, we recommend that the safety advice should be
observed:
Pictograms: GHS07- GHS08
Contains Nickel
R-Phrases:
Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect
May cause sensitization by skin contact
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Brazing/welding fumes and vapors may cause metal fume fever (headache, dizziness, dryness, cough, nausea, and fever) and these
symptoms may appear 4-12 hours after exposure
May cause irritation by prolonged inhalation of brazing/welding fumes.
GHS:
Hazard categories:
Respiratory/skin sensitization: Skin Sens: 1
Carcinogenicity: Carc. 2
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure: STOT RE 1
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Hazard Statements:
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements:
P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
P314 Get medical advice if you do not feel well
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P501 Dispose of contents/container to waste treatment facility in accordance with local and national regulations