ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITH LEAD

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Solid. Silvery. Odorless. Non-combustible as supplied. Small chips, fine turnings and dust from processing may be readily ignitable. Explosion/fire hazards may be present when (See Sections 5, 7 and 10 for additional information): * Dust or fines are dispersed in the air. * Chips, dust or fines are in contact with water. * Dust or fines are in contact with certain metal oxides (e.g. rust). * Molten metal is in contact with water/moisture or certain metal oxides (e.g. rust). Dust and fume from processing can cause irritation of eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract and metal fume fever.

Potential health effects

The following statements summarize the health effects generally expected in cases of overexposures. User specific situations should be assessed by a qualified individual. Additional health information can be found in The health effects listed below are not likely to occur unless processing of this product generates dust or fumes. Eyes Dust or fume from processing: Can cause irritation. Skin Dust or fume from processing Can cause irritation. Contact with residual oil/oil coating Can cause irritation Prolonged or repeated contact with the skin can cause dermatitis. Inhalation from mechanical processing (e.g., cutting, grinding) Can cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Chronic overexposures: Can cause a reduction in the number of red blood cells (anemia), skin abnormalities (pigmentation changes) and reproductive harm. Additional health effects from elevated temperature processing (e.g., welding, melting): Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute overexposures: Can cause nausea, fever, chills, shortness of breath and malaise (metal fume fever), the accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen (methemaglobin). Chronic overexposures: Can cause respiratory sensitization, scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis) and lung cancer. Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Hazard Product as shipped: Does not present any cancer or reproductive hazards. Dust and fumes from mechanical processing: Can present a cancer hazard (lead). Can present a reproductive hazard (lead, manganese). Dust and fumes from welding or elevated temperature processing: Can present a cancer hazard (hexavalent chromium, lead compounds, welding fumes). Can present a reproductive haz ard (lead, manganese).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to Product, Components or Compounds Formed During Processing Dust or fume from processing: Asthma, chronic lung disease, skin rashes and secondary Parkinson's disease.