Stainless Steel, All Grades

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H335, H351, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 United States (US)

Hazard statements

fumes from processing such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing and grinding may cause serious health effects. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs - lungs via inhalation. Causes damage to organs - lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dusts, fumes and gasses. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves - work gloves and eye/face protection - safety glasses or goggles. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Storage/Disposal • Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

Further information

NFPA •Health = 1, Flammability = 0, Special Information = None HMIS • Health = 1*, Flammability = 0, Reactivity = 0, PPE = E

Health hazards

E = Safety glasses, gloves and respirator if above exposure levels

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture OSHA HCS 2012 • This product is generally an article* and is considered non-hazardous in its solid form, but is regulated under OSHA for the release of dust and fumes during mechanical processing operations. Skin Irritation 2 Eye Irritation 2 Skin Sensitization 1B Carcinogenicity 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Combustible Dust Respiratory Sensitization 1B *"Article" means a manufactured item: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which does not release, or otherwise result in exposure to, a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use.