Scrap- Light, Heavy, Chips

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Product is solid metallic pieces. Product may form explosive dust/air mixtures if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. Exposure to dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, and throat. Contact with hot metal may cause severe thermal burns. Do not touch or handle cast aluminum or heated materials before determining the temperature. Coating can cause central nervous system effects and can be harmful if swallowed. Product contains nickel, which can cause skin and lung sensitization and is an identified carcinogen. Product contains lead, a suspect human carcinogen and reproductive hazard. May cause damage to the central nervous system and brain. Excessive lead exposure may also adversely effect male and female reproductive capability and cause harm to the unborn fetus. Hot work operation such as welding, torch cutting, etc may potentially generate hexavalent chromium which has been identified as a carcinogen. See Section 15.

Potential health effects

Eyes Dust, fumes or powder may irritate eye tissue. Eye contact with aluminum particles may cause corneal necrosis. Skin Dust or powder may irritate the skin. Some products may contain residual coating. Prolonged skin contact with the coating oils and nickel component may result in skin sensitization (allergy) in some individuals. Do not touch or handle cast aluminum or heated materials before determining the temperature. Aluminum does not change color on heating. Contact with hot metal may cause severe thermal burns. Ingestion Not a likely route of entry. Ingestion of large amounts of dusts or particulates may produce gastrointestinal disturbances including irritation, nausea, and diarrhea. Ingestion of coating can be harmful and cause central nervous system effects including vomiting, headache, rapid respiratory and heart rate, lowered blood pressure, stupor, collapse, and unconsciousness with convulsions. Inhalation Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Inhalation of dusts may produce respiratory irritation and may cause allergic respiratory sensitization reactions. Product contains nickel, which can cause sensitization of the respiratory tract. Coating oils may cause central nervous system depression. Inhalation of coating elements may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness. Pulmonary edema and central nervous system depression may also develop.

HMIS® ratings

Health 1* Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Pers. Prot. Goggles, Gloves, Protective Clothing Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard Hazard Label Pictograms: Explosive Irritant Respiratory Sensitizer