High Speed Steel Cutting Tools

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.3 Other hazards

We do not consider this product in the solid form it is sold to constitute a physical hazard or a health hazard. Subsequent operations such as grinding, melting, welding, cutting or processing in other fashion may produce potential hazards such as dust or fumes which can be inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin or eyes. Consequently, the only foreseeable physical hazard or health hazard is as a result from downstream use, this product may have hazards not otherwise classified. Health effects listed below are for exposure to metallurgical powders, dust, vapor or mist from altering this tool. If exposure limits described in section 8 are exceeded from the above operations, they should be performed in a well-ventilated area and/or with alternate protective measures. Inhalation lrritant/Sensitizer 250 mg(Cr)/m 3 35 mg(V)/m 3 or 10 mg(Co)/m 3 is immediately dangerous to life and health. Acute Overexposure: Symptoms of metal fume fever including chills, fever, sweating, nausea, and cough may appear. Metal fume fever begins 4 to 12 hours after exposure and lasts 24 hours without causing permanent damage. Other effects caused by dust and fume inhalation include metallic taste, eyes, nose, and throat irritation, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Chronic Overexposure: May cause respiratory irritation, bronchitis, allergic respiratory reaction, obstructed airways, build-up of dust in the lungs, damage to lung tissue, and lung disease, with symptoms as described in acute overexposure, especially inflammation of the respiratory tract, nose and throat irritation, violent coughing, wheezing, rasping, and shortness of breath. There may also be blood changes, liver and kidney damage, and an increased susceptibility to respiratory changes. Skin Contact Irritant. Acute Overexposure May cause irritation. Chronic Overexposure May cause inflammation and/or rash (irritant or allergic contact dermatitis). Eye Contact Irritant. Acute Overexposure May cause irritation with redness, pain, and itching. Chronic Overexposure May cause conjunctivitis. Ingestion Irritant. Acute Overexposure Ingestion of large amounts of steel dust is highly unlikely. However, ingestion of small amounts may occur by eating or smoking with contaminated hands. Chronic Overexposure: May produce the same symptoms as for acute overexposure. May also adversely affect the pancreas, thyroid gland, heart, or bone marrow. No animal derivatives are used in the manufacture of this product.