Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-47-3
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-48-4
Name of the chemical
Cobalt, Metall (2020/217)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-111-4
Name of the chemical
Nickel, Metall (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-157-5
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-158-0
Name of the chemical
Cobalt, Metall (2020/217)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-03-14
Product name
Stainless Steel
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The products are used extensively in the most varying applications, especially where carbon steels or
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Damasteel AB
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
jonas.johannesson@damasteel.se
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334, H351, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Many stainless steels contain nickel as an essential alloying element. Nickel is classified in EC Directive 67/548/EEC as a suspect carcinogen (category 3 – R40) and as a skin sensitizer (R43). The classification rules of EC Directive 99/45/EC dictate that any preparations with equal to or more than 1% content of nickel must automatically be classified as suspect carcinogens (R40). Stainless steels do not cause nickel sensitization by prolonged skin contact in humans. Nevertheless, all stainless steels with 1% or more nickel are classified as skin sensitizers. Table 1 The corresponding classification according to EC regulations EC 1272/2008 Annex VI Table 3.1 and EC Directive 67/548/EEC: Carc. 2 H351 Carc. Cat 3, R40 STOT RE 1* H372 T;R48/23 Skin Sens. 1 H317 R43 Resp. Sens. 1 H334 R42/43 *Stainless steels containing more than 10 % Ni are classified as STOT RE1, while stainless steels containing 1-10 % Ni are classified as STOT RE2. Stainless steels containing less than 1 % Ni are not classified.
2.2 Label elements
Since these products are alloys and combination of alloys, labelling is not required
2.3 Other hazards
There are no hazards of concern for man or the environment from stainless steels in the forms supplied. However, if an individual is already sensitized to nickel, prolonged skin contact with a few types of stainless steel may result in an allergic dermatological reaction. If prolonged skin contact is involved in the processing of this product, please contact the supplier for advice. No carcinogenic effects resulting from exposure to stainless steels have been reported, either in epidemiological studies or in tests with animals. Dust and fume may be generated during processing e.g. in welding, cutting and grinding. If airborne concentrations of dust and fume are excessive, inhalation over long periods may affect workers' health, primarily of the lungs.
