NIC-L-WELD 99 & 59

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of coated rods with no odor. There are no immediate health hazards associated with the wire or rod product. This product is not reactive. If involved in a fire, this product may generate irritating iron, nickel, and manganese fumes and a variety of metal compounds. 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 routes of exposure are via HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM inhalation of fumes. INHALATION: Inhalation is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to the wire or rods. Inhalation of large amounts of iron HEALTH (BLUE) 1 generated by this product during metal processing operations, may result in iron pneumoconiosis (i.e., arc welders lung, a disorder of the lungs). Repeated over-exposures, via inhalation, to the dusts or fumes generated by this product may have adverse effects on the lungs, with possible pulmonary edema and emphysema (life- threatening lung injuries). FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 Hypersensitivity to Nickel (a component of this product) is common and can cause pulmonary asthma and pneumonitis (an inflammatory disease of the lungs). Refer to Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) for information (YELLOW) on the specific composition of welding fumes and gases. REACTIVITY 0 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. Fumes generated PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT X during welding operations can be irritating to the skin and eyes. Prolonged exposure of the eyes to fumes generated by this product may EYES HANDS BODY result in sensitization, causing conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous RESPIRATORY membranes of the eyes). Symptoms of skin over-exposure may include irritation and redness; prolonged or repeated skin over-exposures may See lead to dermatitis. Contact with the molten core rods will burn contaminated skin or eyes. For routine industrial applications SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not a significant route of over- exposure for any component of this product. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings (Continued) 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.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over- exposure to this product and the fumes generated during welding 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 welding operations. Inhalation of large amounts of iron dust generated by this product can result in iron pneumoconiosis (i.e., disease of the lungs). 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 over-exposures to the fumes generated by this product via inhalation can have adverse effects on the lungs with possible pulmonary edema and emphysema. Repeated or prolonged ingestion exposures to > 50100 mg of Iron per day can result in deposition of iron in the body tissues. Nickel (a component of this product) is potentially carcinogenic to humans. Hypersensitivity to Nickel is common and can cause allergic contact dermatitis, pulmonary asthma, conjunctivitis, and inflammatory reactions. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE For fumes Skin, eyes, respiratory system. CHRONIC For fumes Respiratory system, skin, pancreas, and liver.. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?