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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency overview: Gray Spheres WARNING! Self-heating. Store at temperatures less than 176 F. Keep away from combustible materials. Cancer hazard. Overexposure may cause lung damage. Causes skin and eye irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction which becomes evident on re-exposure to this material. Expected Route of entry: Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause damage to the lungs. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Cancer hazard. Skin contact: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Dermatitis and skin sensitization is the most common toxic reaction to nickel and nickel compounds; it may lead to chronic "nickel itch" (redness, itching and outbreak of lesions). Eye contact: Irritating and may injure eye tissue if not removed promptly. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause allergic reaction, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Skin absorption: Route of exposure unlikely.

Potential health effects

of exposure Aluminum Oxide ( 1344-28-1 ) Aluminum Oxide: There have been some records of lung damage due to inhalation of finely divided particles. This effect (known as Shaver's Disease) is complicated by the presence of inhaled air or silica and iron oxides. Considered to be a nuisance particulate and an experimental equivocal tumorigenic agent via intrapleural route. Calcium aluminate ( 12042-68-1 ) Dialuminium calcium tetraoxide: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause allergic reaction, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Irritating to eyes and skin. Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause lung damage. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Contains nickel oxide which is considered by IARC to be Group 1: carcinogenic to humans. Nickel oxide ( 1313-99-1 ) Nickel Monoxide (Nickel oxide): May cause eye irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic reaction, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Chronic - May cause sensitization by skin contact and lead to chronic eczema (nickel itch). May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. May cause pulmonary eosinophilia (Loeffler's Syndrome). Considered by IARC, EPA and ACGIH to be a human carcinogen. Nickel and Specific Compounds of Nickel ( 7440-02-0 ) Effects listed for nickel and specific compounds of nickel apply to nickel and the specific compounds listed in the IARC 7th annual report on carcinogens, 1994. Certain chemical conditions not typically encountered with use of this product may result in formation of nickel or the specific compounds listed in the IARC report. Nickel and specific compounds of nickel have been reported to cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Ingestion of soluble salts causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Dust may irritate eyes, mucous membranes and skin. Nickel is not an acute systemic poison but chronic exposure to nickel metal fume or oxide dusts may cause cancer. Exposure to elemental nickel and nickel salts can cause cancer of the lung and nasal passages. Nickel is an experimental carcinogen, equivocal tumorigenic agent, and has been shown to cause neoplastic effects. Nickel is a positive animal carcinogen (IARC), human carcinogen (NTP) and animal teratogen. Positive tests for mutagenicity have been reported for nickel and some specific compounds of nickel. In general, uncorroborated case reports and in-vitro studies, such as Ames tests, are useful pieces of information but not definitive findings of hazards. Known effects on other illnesses: Breathing problems, skin problems, nickel allergy Listed carcinogen: IARC: Yes NTP: Yes