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General Information
Revision date
2021-10-12
Product name
Tungsten Electrode, Thoriated, WT20
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
High temperature applications/ Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
supplier name
ESAB AB
Emergency telephone
+1 703-741-5970 & 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
ESAB AB
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sdsrequest@esab.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Description The product is not classified as hazardous according to applicable GHS hazard classification criteria.
2.2 Label elements
The product does not require labelling in accordance with CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. WT20
Other hazards
Tungsten dust may pose a fire and explosion hazard, depending particle size and dispersion in air. 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. Heat: Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires. Radiation: Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin. Electricity WARNING Welding fumes and gases are hazardous to your health and may damage lungs and other organs. Use adequate ventilation. Fumes: Very small amounts of welding fumes are normally produced by TIG welding. 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.
