HARRIS 15 & 40 LFB / FC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of bare or coated, odorless, solid bronze rods. There are no immediate

Health hazards

associated with this product. This product is not flammable nor reactive. If involved in a fire, this product may generate irritating fumes and a variety of metal oxides. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: During brazing 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 rods. Inhalation of large amounts of particulates generated by this product during metal processing operations may HEALTH (BLUE) 0 result in irritation. Inhalation of copper oxide and zinc oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever. Initial symptoms of metal fume fever can include a metallic or sweet taste in the mouth, dryness or irritation of the throat, and coughing. Later symptoms (after 4-48 hours) can include sweating, shivering, headache, fever, chills, FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 thirstiness, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tiredness. Repeated over-exposures, via inhalation, to the dusts or fumes generated by this product during brazing operations may have emphysema (life-threatening lung injuries). Chronic over-exposure to adverse effects on the lungs with possible pulmonary edema and REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 Copper dust may cause tiredness, stuffiness, diarrhea, and vomiting. Refer to Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) for information on the specific composition of brazing fumes and gases. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact of the rod form of this PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT X product with the skin is not anticipated to be irritating. Rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in people working with EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY copper dust. Contact with the rod form of this product can be physically damaging to the eye (i.e., foreign object). Fumes generated during brazing operations can be irritating to the skin and See eyes. Symptoms of skin over-exposure may include irritation and redness; prolonged or repeated skin over-exposures may lead to allergic contact dermatitis. Contact with the molten rods will burn For routine industrial applications for the rods contaminated skin or eyes. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not known to be a See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings significant route of over-exposure for any component of this product. INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a route of occupational exposure for this product. INJECTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure for this product, injection (via punctures or lacerations in the skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over- exposure to this product and the fumes generated during brazing operations are as follows: ACUTE: The chief acute health hazard associated with this product would be the potential for irritation of contaminated skin and eyes when exposed to fumes during brazing operations. Inhalation of large amounts of particulates generated by this product during metal processing operations may result in irritation. Inhalation of copper oxide and zinc oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever. Inhalation of large amounts of particulates generated by this product during metal processing operations can result in pneumoconiosis (a disease of the lungs). Contact with the molten material will burn contaminated skin or eyes. Severe ingestion over-exposure to Copper (a component of this product) may be fatal. CHRONIC: Chronic skin over-exposure to the fumes of this product during brazing operations may produce dermatitis (red, inflamed skin). Chronic over-exposure to Copper dust may cause tiredness, stuffiness, diarrhea, vomiting, discoloration of the skin and eyes, and kidney and liver disorder. Additionally, rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in people working with copper dust. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for further information. TARGET ORGANS For fumes Skin, eyes, respiratory system, kidney and liver What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?