EXOWELD LIGHTER FLINTS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flint - Ferrocerium LABEL ELEMENTS (PICTOGRAMS): Not applicable

Hazard statements

Mischmetal (made up of Chronic exposure to mischmetal may decrease the coagulatory properties of the Cerium, lanthanum, blood and, therefore, can delay blood clotting and hemorrhaging may result. Neodymium and Cerium may cause polycythemia (overabundance of red blood cells). Acute Praseodymium) exposure may yield flu-type symptoms several hours after exposure. Signs and Symptoms of exposure include flu-type symptoms consisting of chills and fever occurring several hours later. Rare Earth metal fumes affect the central nervous system similar to that of an extensive welding operation Magnesium: Chronic exposure to magnesium or oxide dust should be a low health risk by inhalation and should be treated as nuisance dust. Exposure to magnesium and oxide fume dust burning can result in metal fume fever, similar to but milder than that induced by zinc oxide fumes. Temporary symptoms can include fever, chills, nausea, comiting and muscular pain. Onset of symptoms occur 4 – 12 hours after exposure and is usualy complete in 24-48 hours. Iron Metal: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Prevention

Use protective gloves when handling powder or dust Use safety glasses to prevent contact irritation Appropriate clothing to protect against physical hazards General work / safety hygiene procedures

Storage

In a clean, dry area

Disposal

In accordance with appropriate Federal, State and Local Regulations

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure to reaction by-products: See section 8