5356 Aluminum Welding and Metallizing Wire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture The product is not classified

Other hazards

When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are welding fumes, heat, radiation and electric shock. Avoid exposure to brazing and welding fumes, radiation, spatter, electric shock, heated materials and dust. Overexposure to cutting, scarfing and welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Overexposure to cutting, scarfing and welding fumes may affect pulmonary function. Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer of the device. Fumes: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary function. Prolonged inhalation of chromium compounds above safe exposure limits can cause cancer. Overexposure to manganese and manganese compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage to the central nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which may include slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological disturbances and spastic gait. Heat: Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires. Radiation: Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin. Electricity: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Other Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.2. Label elements