Amtec 435FC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Brazing rods are not normally considered hazardous as shipped or when handled. Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent cuts. Avoid inhalation of dust from these products. Skin contact may cause possible allergic reactions. 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 pacemaker device. When these products are used in a welding or brazing process the most important hazards are: heat, radiation, electric shock when welding, and welding fumes. ROUTES OF ENTRY:

Principle Routes of Exposure

is the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes ingestion, and/or skin contact

Potential health effects

EYES: HEAT and MOLTEN METAL can severely damage eyes. SKIN: HEAT: Spatter and molten metal can cause burn injuries INGESTION: Not an expected route of entry, but if ingested product could cause serious injury. INHALATION: FUMES: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness of the nose, throat or eyes.

Acute Health Hazards

See Section 11

Health hazards

See Section 11

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Nothing found WARNING This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and/or cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.) WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and use appropriate personal protection equipment. CARCINOGENICITY: WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

not applicable

Precautionary statements

P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P501 Dispose of contents/container to waste treatment facility in accordance with local and national regulations. Before using this product, contact your doctor to determine if exposure to product or use of this product will aggravate your medical conditions.

Supplemental label elements

As an article the product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC-directives or respective national laws.