EUTECTRODE 4021

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H319, H362, H373

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Welding electrodes are not normally considered hazardous as shipped or when handled. Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent cuts. Avoid inhalation of dust from these products. Skin contact may cause 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 pacemaker device. When these products are used in a welding or brazing process the most important hazards are: heat, radiation, electric shock when welding, and welding fumes. ROUTES OF ENTRY:

Principle Routes of Exposure

is the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes ingestion, and/or skin contact

Potential health effects

EYES: RADIATION: Arc rays from welding can injure eyes. HEAT and MOLTEN METAL can severely damage eyes. SKIN: HEAT: Spatter and molten metal can cause burn injuries ELECTRICITY: Electric shock can kill! RADIATION from the arc: Skin cancer has been reported. INGESTION: Not an expected route of entry, but if ingested product could cause serious injury. INHALATION: FUMES: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness of the nose, throat or eyes.

Acute Health Hazards

See Section 11

Health hazards

See Section 11

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Nothing found 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.

Hazard categories

Acute toxicity: Acute Tox. 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eye Irrit. 2 Reproductive toxicity: Lact. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: STOT RE 2

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Although this product does not require a hazard warning label in all countries, we recommend that the safety advice should be observed: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Hazard pictograms

GHS07-GHS08 Hazardous components fluorides cryolite, trisodium hexafluoroaluminate

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/vapours/spray. P501 Dispose of contents/container to waste treatment facility in accordance with local and national regulations.

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.