CARBON STEELWIRE FLUX CORED

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) There are no recognised hazards associated directly with unused welding consumables prior to welding. Packaged consumables may be heavy and should be handled and stored with care. Follow manual handling regulations. Wire wound on reels or spools or supplied in bulk packages can be coiled under tension. Take care to avoid the wire uncoiling rapidly when released. Wear gloves and eye protection When using these consumables as part of the welding process additional potential hazards are likely: Electric shock from the welding equipment or electrode. This can be fatal. Hot metal spatter and heat from the electric arc and the welding flame, which can cause burns to the hand and body, and may cause fire if in contact with combustible materials. UV, IR and light radiation from the arc, which can produce ‘arc eye’ and possible eye damage to unprotected eyes. Wear suitable protective equipment. Fumes produced from the welding consumable, material being welded, the arc radiation and the welding flame: Particulate fume such as complex metal oxides and silicates from the weld materials. Gaseous fume such as ozone and nitrogen oxides from the action of arc radiation on the atmosphere, and carbon monoxide and dioxide from oxidation of carbon in the components, and from the flame combustion products. Short term inhalation of these fumes and gases may lead to irritation of the nose, throat and eyes. Long term overexposure or inhalation of high levels of fumes may result in harmful effects to the respiratory system, central nervous system and lungs. Local extraction and /or ventilation should be used to ensure that all hazardous ingredients in the fume are kept below their individual occupational exposure standards in the welder’s and other workers’ breathing zones. NOTE: If welding is performed on plated or coated materials such as galvanised steel, excessive fume may be produced which contains additional hazardous components, and may result in metal fume fever and other health effects. Emergency Overview Colour: silver metal Odour: None Taste: None Physical State: metal solid Form: wire Adverse Health Welding fumes will cause irritation Effects Chemical Hazards None Biological Hazards None Vapour Inhalation Welding fumes will cause irritation Specific target organ toxicity — (for preparation Repeated exposure - Hazard components) category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation - Hazard category 2 Eye damage/eye irritation -

Hazard categories

2A Flammable solids - Hazard category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures - Hazard category 1 Substances and mixtures that, on contact with water, emit flammable gases - Hazard category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation - Hazard category 1B Eye damage/eye irritation - 1 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure - Hazard category 3

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Danger (for preparation components)

Hazard statements

Electrodes and wire Not classified as a hazard The substances in the preparation are as follows: Hazard Name of the Range of CAS substance concentration s Iron 88-95% 7439-89-6 - Calcium 1 - 5 % 7789-75-5 STOT RE 1 H372 fluoride Strontium Skin Irrit. 2 H315 1 - 5 % 7783-48-4 fluoride Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Aluminium 2 - 4 % 7429-90-5 - Flam. Sol. 1 H228 Magnesium 0.5 - 2.0 % 7439-95-4 Self-heat. 1 H252 Water-react. 2 H261 Manganese 0.5 - 1.5 % 7439-96-5 - Silicon < 1 % 7440-21-3 - Skin Corr. 1B H314 Potassium < 1 % 1312-76-1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 silicate STOT SE 3 H335 P210 Keep away from (for preparation heat/sparks/open components) flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P223 Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipm ent P260: Do not breathe dust/fume /mist/vapours P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/vapours P264: Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunligh

Response

P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty water P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 In case of fire Use CO2 to extinguish P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/ for emergency medical advice P321 Specific treatment (see section4: first aid measures on this label) P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell

Storage

P407 Maintain air gap between stacks / pallets P420 Store away from other materials P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405: Store locked up P403 + P233 Store in a well- ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501:Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/internati onal regulations Other Hazards that do Heat: spatter and melting metal can not result in cause burn injuries.

Classifications

Radiation: UV, IR radiations. Arc ray can severely damage eyes or skin. Fumes: formation of dangerous fumes during use. Inhalation of welding fumes may cause respiratory irritation. Cough. Excessive or prolonged inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. Electricity: electric shocks can kill. Magnetic fields: persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer f the device. Noise: Noises generated by welding equipment could damage auditory system