General Information
Revision date
2012-10-14
Product name
Carbon steels and Low alloyed steels
Product Synonyms
CARBON STEELS AND LOW
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The products are used extensively in the most varying applications, especially where there are demands on e.g. high strength, high fatigue resistance, good wear resistance and good machinability. However, these products have limited resistance against wet corrosion and high temperature corrosion in gases. This means that these Sandvik products are used in many different
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Company Information
company name
ab sandvik materials technology
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shahla.soltanieh@sandvik.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H351, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Some low alloy steels contain nickel as an alloying element. Nickel is classified in EC Directive 67/548/EEC as a suspect carcinogen (category 3 – R40) and as a skin sensitizer (R43). The classification rules of EC Directive 99/45/EC dictate that any preparations with equal to or more than 1% content of nickel must automatically be classified as suspect carcinogens (R40). Stainless steels do not cause nickel sensitization by prolonged skin contact in humans. Nevertheless, all stainless steels with 1% or more nickel are classified as skin sensitizers. Table 1 The corresponding classification according to EC regulations EC 1272/2008 Annex V 3.1 and EC Directive 67/548/EEC: EC 1272/2008 EC Directive 67/548/EEC
Hazard categories
Code
Hazard statements
Carc. 2 H351 Carc. Cat 3, R40 STOT RE 1* H372 T;R48/23 Skin Sens. 1 H317 R43 * Low alloy steels containing 1-10 % Ni are classified as STOT RE2. Low alloy steels containing less than 1 % Ni are not classified.
2.2 Label elements
Since these products are alloys, labelling is not required
2.3 Other hazards
There are no hazards of concern for man or the environment from carbon steels and low alloyed steels in the forms supplied. However, if an individual is already sensitized to nickel, prolonged skin contact with low alloyed steels containing nickel may result in an allergic dermatological reaction. If prolonged skin contact is involved in the processing of this product, please contact the supplier for advice. No carcinogenic effects resulting from exposure to these carbon steels and low alloyed steels have been reported, either in epidemiological studies or in tests with animals. Dust and fume may be generated during processing e.g. in welding, cutting and grinding. If airborne concentrations of dust and fume are excessive, inhalation over long periods may affect workers' health, primarily of the lungs.
