SDS

SDS: Aluminum Electrode USF
October 1, 2014
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CARCINOGENICITY:
WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH
and IARC.
GHS classification
Hazard categories:
Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 4
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eye Irrit. 2
Reproductive toxicity: Lact.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: STOT RE 2
Hazard Statements:
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Although this product does not require a hazard warning label in all countries, we recommend that the safety advice should be
observed:
Label elements
Signal word: Warning
Pictograms: GHS07-GHS08
Hazardous components
fluorides
cryolite, trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
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.
Additional advice on labeling
As an article the product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC-directives or respective national laws.
Before using this product, contact your doctor to determine if exposure to product or use of this product will aggravate your medical
conditions.