Braze 800

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Metallic wire, rod or strip Odorless Flash Point: Not Applicable May cause respiratory tract irritation. Overexposure to freshly formed fumes may cause a flu-like illness called "metal fume fever". May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Not a fire or explosion hazard in solid form. Finely divided dust may ignite and burn rapidly when mixed with air in the proper proportions. Toxic metal fumes may be released in a fire situation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes? YES Skin? YES Inhalation? YES Ingestion? YES

Potential health effects

EYE CONTACT may cause irritation. SKIN CONTACT causes irritation and may cause sensitization or allergic reactions which may be accentuated by heat and humidity. INHALATION causes upper respiratory irritation. INGESTION is harmful. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. COPPER poisoning can result in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver and spleen damage. NOTE: Inhalation of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Typically metal fume fever begins four to twelve hours after sufficient exposure to freshly formed fumes. The first symptoms are a metallic taste, dryness and irritation of the throat. Cough and shortness of breath may occur along with headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, fever and chills. The syndrome runs its course in 24-48 hours. NOTE: The potential health effects described above only apply if dust or fume is formed. CARCINOGENICITY NTP? NO IARC? NO OSHA? NO

Health hazards

Overexposure may lead to COPPER poisoning, resulting in hemolytic anemia and liver, kidney and spleen damage. Excessive ZINC intake has been associated with copper deficiency anemia. Prolonged or excessive exposures may result in argyria, a permanent localized blue-grey discoloration of the eyes, skin or mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure to SILVER can cause damage to the nasal septum.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May adversely affect existing medical conditions, such as eye, skin, respiratory, blood, liver and/or kidney ailments. Individuals with Wilson's Disease are at increased risk of COPPER poisoning. NOTE: See Section 8 for Exposure Limits, Section 11 for Toxicological Information and Section 12 for Ecological Information.