Exaton 10SW

Hazard statements (CLP)

H372

Code

Statements

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Danger classes Specific Target Organ Toxicity — Repeated exposure, hazard category 1

Hazard statements

H372 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure .

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P260 Do not breathe dust. P501 Dispose of contents/container to by lawful and appropriate disposal method.

Other hazards

This product contains quartz, normally not in an inhalable fraction. However dust from this flux both in inhalable and respirable fraction can cause silicosis and may cause cancer. Avoid eye contact or inhalation of dust from the product. Skin contact is normally no hazard but should be avoided to prevent possible allergic reactions. Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer of the device. When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are welding fumes, heat, radiation and electric shock. Fumes: Welding fumes are normally not a hazard with submerged arc welding, unless the arc burns through the flux bedding. Use enough flux to avoid burn-through. Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary function. Overexposure to manganese and manganese compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage to the central nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which may include slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological disturbances and spastic gait. disturbances and spastic gait. Prolonged inhalation of chromium compounds above safe exposure limits can cause cancer. Heat: Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires. Radiation: Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin. Electricity: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Other Emergency Overview: Granules in varying colours. This product is normally not considered hazardous as shipped. Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent contaminating hands with product dust.