6010,6011,6013,MILDSTEEL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: These products consist of coated metal rods that are odorless electrodes. There are no immediate health hazards associated with these products. These products are not reactive. If involved in a fire, these products may generate irritating iron fumes, a variety of iron compounds, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and metal oxides. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: During welding operations, the most significant route of over- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM exposure is via inhalation of fumes. INHALATION: Inhalation is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to the coated rods. Inhalation of large amounts of HEALTH (BLUE) 0 particulates generated by this product during metal processing operations may result in pneumoconiosis (a disease of the lungs). Repeated over-exposures, via inhalation, to the dusts or fumes generated by this product during welding operations may have adverse effects on the lungs with possible pulmonary edema and FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 emphysema (life-threatening lung injuries). Damage to lungs can occur. Inhalation of dusts and fumes of Iron can also cause metal fume fever. Symptoms of metal fume fever can be delayed 24-48 hours. Refer to Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) for information on the specific composition of welding fumes and REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 gases. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact of the rod form of this product with the skin is not anticipated to be irritating. Contact with the rod form of this product can be physically damaging to the eye. X PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Fumes generated during welding operations can be irritating to the skin and eyes. Symptoms of skin over-exposure may include EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY irritation and redness; prolonged or repeated skin over-exposures may lead to dermatitis. Contact with the molten core wire or rods will burn contaminated skin or eyes. See SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not known to be a significant route of over-exposure for any component of these products. For routine industrial applications for the electrodes. INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a route of occupational exposure for these products. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings INJECTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure for these products, injection (via punctures or lacerations in the skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over- exposure to these products and the fumes generated during welding operations are as follows: ACUTE: Inhalation of large amounts of particulates generated by this product during metal processing operations may be physically irritating and cause deposits of dust in nasal passages. Inhalation of dusts and fumes of Iron (the main component of this product) can cause metal fume fever. Contact with the molten material will burn contaminated skin or eyes. CHRONIC: Chronic skin over-exposure to the fumes of this product during welding operations may produce dermatitis (red, inflamed skin). Repeated or prolonged over-exposures, via inhalation, to the dusts generated by this product may cause pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of lung tissue). Chronic inhalation of fumes or dusts of the components of this product, can result in a conditions such as hypercalcemia, and manganism. Adverse effects or damage to the liver, lungs, pancreas, renal system and central nervous system can occur. TARGET ORGANS For fumes ACUTE Skin, eyes, respiratory system. CHRONIC Skin, central nervous system, pancreas and liver. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?