INDUSTRIAL USE - SOLID MIXED ALLOYS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

CARCINOGEN LISTED IN: Eye Inhalation Skin Ingestion NTP IARC

Hazard statements

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P233 Keep container tightly closed P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P362 +P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + 341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + 351 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes (15 mins) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure (Category 3)-respiratory system

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Contact with powered metal alloy or fume from molten metal may cause irritation. Severe eye damage may result from hot molten metal being splashed into the eyes. Wear safety glasses and face shield when working with molten metal. Dusts are irritating to eyes. Ingestion: May cause irritation. May be harmful. Inhalation: Inhalation of fume or dust may cause local irritation to the respiratory system. Inhalation of fume or dust may cause headache, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Skin Contact: Normal handling should not cause any adverse health effects. May cause skin irritation. Hot molten metal may cause burns to the skin. Wear protective equipment when handling molten metal. Chronic: COPPER: Overexposure to fumes may cause metal fume fever (chills, muscle aches, nausea, fever, dry throat, cough weakness, lassitude); metallic or sweet taste; discoloration of skin and hair. Tissue damage of mucous membranes may follow chronic dust exposure. INDIUM: May cause damage to respiratory system. SILVER: Chronic skin contact or ingestion of silver dust, salts, or fume can result in a condition known as Argyria, a condition with bluish pigmentation of the skin and eyes. TIN: Has been shown to increase incidence of sarcoma in animal tests. Chronic exposure to tin dusts and fume may result in “stannosis” a mild form of pneumoconiosis. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [trace levels of lead] which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov NOTE: The Indium Corporation does not recommend, manufacturer, market or endorse any of its products for human consumption.