TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE WL15 [gold plus]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Description The product is not classified as hazardous according to applicable GHS hazard classification criteria

2.3 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. The mixture does not contain substance(s) included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) of REACH for having endocrine disrupting properties, or is not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1 % 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 irrita- tion of the nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary func- tion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Description The product is not classified as hazardous according to applicable GHS hazard classification criteria.