Copper Beryllium Safety Tools

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H334, H350i, H372

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Safety Tools are products and considered articles. Under normal use there are no special hazards. Dust or fumes generated by machining, grinding, sawing, blasting, polishing, buffing, brazing, soldering, welding or thermal cutting of the casting may produce airborne contaminants (see Section 8) that are hazardous. Emergency Overview If the material is involved in a fire, pressure-demand self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing must be worn by persons potentially exposed to the metal fumes or airborne particulate.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Carc. Cat. 2;R49, Xn;R48/20, R42/43

Health hazards

Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin sensitisation Category 1 H317 - May cause allergic skin reaction. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 1 exposure5 H372 - Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Hazard summary Safety Tools under normal use create no health hazards. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

Physical hazards

Not classified for physical hazards.

Environmental hazards

Not classified for hazards to the environment. Specific hazards Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause cancer by inhalation. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.

2.2 Label elements

Safety Tools do not require hazard labeling as per Commission Directive 1999/45/EC Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Beryllium, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H317 May cause allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302 + P350 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P311 If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center/doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.