OK Tigrod 308LSi

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Labeling according to Regulation (US HCS)

2.3 Other hazards

This product contains nickel, which is classified as toxic by prolonged inhalation, a skin sensitizer and a suspect carcinogen. Nickel powder is harmful for the environment. This product contains cobalt, which may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. In the form these substances are present in this product they do not contribute to a hazard classification of the product. Skin con- tact 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. 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 % When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are welding fumes, heat, radiation and electric shock. 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. Prolonged inhalation of nickel and chromium compounds above safe exposure limits can cause cancer. 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. This product contains substances that may be sensitizing. 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. The mixture does not contain substances in an individual concentration of ≥ 0,1 % which meet the cri- teria for vPvB and PBT