Cobalt Based Alloy

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitization, Category 1 Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Skin sensitization, Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carcinogenicity Category 1B May cause cancer (Inhalation) Reproductive toxicity Category 1B May damage fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer (Inhalation) May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or doctor. 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. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer. The hazards listed above are only present during processes which generate dust (cutting, grounding, polishing, demolishing, etc). Preventative exposure and necessary precautions to airborne particulates of dust must be taken.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Harmful if swallowed Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Respiratory sensitization, Category 1 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin sensitization, Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carcinogenicity Category 1B May cause cancer (Inhalation) Reproductive toxicity Category 1B May damage fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Full text of H statements : see section 16