HOMAX STEEL WOOL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PHYISCAL DESCRIPTION: This product is a fibrous, metallic-gray pad.

Health hazards

Dust or particles produced by use of this product may cause mild irritation to the eyes and respiratory system. FIRE HAZARD: Direct exposure to an ignition source this product can ignite, and may be difficult to extinguish. REACTIVITY HAZARD: This product is stable in dry air, but oxidizes in moist air forming rust. Decomposes when heated.

Environmental hazards

This product does not normally present a significant hazard to aquatic or terrestrial life SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant route of occupational overexposure is contact with skin and eyes. Overexposure is not anticipated to be a significant occurrence in occupational use. The symptoms of overexposure to dust or particles produced by use of this product are as follows: Continued INHALATION: Overexposure can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: If exposure to dust or particles of steel wool occurs to the eye, it may cause irritation, redness and pain. Deposition of iron particles can leave a “rust ring” or brownish stain on the cornea. SKIN ABSORPTION: This material is not reported to be absorbed through intact skin. INGESTION: Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal disturbances. An overdose of iron may cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and shock. In severe cases, toxicity may progress and develop into an increase in acidity in the blood, bluish skin discoloration, fever, and liver damage. INJECTION: Not applicable. Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health 1 Flammability 2

Physical hazards

1 Protective Equipment B See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: Depending on the duration of contact, overexposures to dust or particles of steel wool can mildly to moderately irritate the eyes and gastrointestinal tract.

Long term hazards

ingestion of greater than 50 to 100 mg of iron per day may result in iron deposition in body tissues Repeated iron ingestion can produce cardiac toxicity. TARGET ORGANS Acute Eyes, gastrointestinal disturbances Chronic Eyes, liver, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system. PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?