Cobalt Alloy

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification NFPA: Health = 1, Fire = 0, Reactivity = 0 HMIS III: H*1/F0/PH0 1 0 1 0 E | Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust Respirator Page 2 of 14

Signal word

WARNING

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health, Skin corrosion/irritation, 2 Health, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, 2 A Health, Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure, 3

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261 - Avoid breathing dust produced while using this product. P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P304+341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Do NOT rub. Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333+313 - If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Iron Oxide: Prolonged or repeated exposures to high concentrations may cause lung changes considered to be a benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). Inhalation of Iron Oxide may cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat, followed by potential metal fume fever. Manganese: Exposure may cause irritation of eyes, nose, and throat, metallic taste in mouth and metal fume fever. Advanced exposure symptoms may include weakness, sleepiness, nervousness, lack of coordination, uncontrollable laughter, mental confusion, speech disturbances, and aggressiveness. Manganese may cause bronchitis, pneumonitis, and central nervous system disturbances. Chromium and/or Nickel: Certain forms of Chromium and Nickel have been associated with cancer of the lungs and nasal passages. Elemental, divalent and trivalent Chromium compounds, i.e., as in steel, have not been found to cause cancer in humans. Nickel and Chromium have been found to cause adverse skin and respiratory reactions including dermatitis, bronchitis, ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum, coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea. Skin contact generally under high temperature and humidity has been associated with dermatitis known as "Nickel Itch". Molybdenum: Slight irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Animal studies suggest the possibility of digestive disturbances such as colic, diarrhea, weight loss, and the development of pneumoconiosis, anemia, and gout. Page 3 of 14 Vanadium: Irritation of respiratory tract and conjunctivae. Excessive exposure may result in skin pallow, greenish discoloration of the tongue, eczematous skin lesions, cough, bronchitis and chest pains. Long term exposure may cause pulmonary edema, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, anemia, albuminuria and nervous complaints. Cobalt: Mildly irritation to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of dust may cause an asthma-like disease with cough and dyspnea which may progress to pneumonia with marked fibrosis. Cobalt-Chromium alloys have been found to induce cancer in animals and are listed by IARC as potential carcinogens. Coating Oils: Steel coated with an oil may result in a mild skin irritation upon prolonged and repeated contact. Wear gloves and/or wash skin following contact to prevent skin irritation.