Tungsten Electrodes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H334, H335, H340, H351, H370, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Classification of the Mixture Solid metallic products are generally classified as “articles” and do not constitute

Hazard pictograms

GHS 07 GHS 08 GHS 09

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H317 May cause allergic skin reaction H319 May cause eye irritation H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 Suspected of causing cancer H370 Causes damage to organs H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

Page 3 P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/vapors/spray P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/vapors/spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 Avoid release into the environment P280 Wear protective gloves P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P302 If on skin wash with soap and water P305 If in eyes rinse cautiously with water for several minutes P308 If exposed call a poison center or doctor P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms call a poison center or doctor P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical attention P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P402 Store in a dry place in a closed container 2.4

Physical hazards

Health Hazards not Otherwise Classified PHNOC Unknown HHNOC Unknown 2.5

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available Page 4 SECTION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the Mixture: Solid metallic products are generally classified as “articles” and do not constitute hazardous materials in solid form under OSHA Hazard Communications Standard definitions (29 CFR 1910.1200). Only large quantities of thoriated tungsten electrodes may pose a radioactive hazard, and the most serious hazards identified in this Section II relate only to thoriated tungsten electrodes. Thorium dioxide is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR Part 372. Page 2 Restrictions and hazards pertaining only to thorium containing components are exhibited in RED.