EUTECROD 190

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Odorless coated wire. Chemically stable and inert. Does not pose a fire hazard. Non-Flammable: Flames used for brazing can ignite combustibles. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during welding. HEALTH DANGER: Toxic. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Primary route of entry is the respiratory system when used. Other possible routes are eyes, ingestion, and/or skin contact.

Potential health effects

EYES: Inert foreign body hazard only. SKIN: Prolonged contact may result in rashes/irritations due to drying of the skin and/or mechanical abrasion related to skin-to-clothing contact or skin-to-skin contact. May cause allergic skin reaction. INGESTION: No adverse health effects anticipated by this route during proper industrial handling. INHALATION: Exposure to dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Acute Health Hazards

see Section 11

Health hazards

see Section 11 WARNING This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.). WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and use appropriate personal protection equipment. CARCINOGENICITY WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. Brazing/welding vapors and fumes from brazing/welding may cause metal fumes fever. Symptoms can appear 4 to 12 hours after. (headache, dizziness, dryness, cough, nausea and fever). May cause irritation by prolonged inhalation of brazing/welding fumes.

Precautionary statements

P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P501 Dispose of contents/container to waste treatment facility in accordance with local and national regulations.

2.2 Label elements

None CAUTION: Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect (welding fumes). May cause sensitization by skin contact Brazing/welding fumes and vapors may cause metal fume fever (headache, dizziness, dryness, cough, nausea, and fever) and these symptoms may appear 4-12 hours after exposure

Supplemental label elements

As an article the product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC-directives or respective national laws. SECTION 2 NOTES: Before using this product, contact your doctor to determine if exposure to product or use of this product will aggravate your medical conditions.