TATMO

Appearance/Odor

Various Shapes, Solid Odorless Metal IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: None FIRE POINT: None V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION WE DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PRODUCT IN THE FORM IT IS SOLD TO CONSTITUTE A PHYSICAL HAZARD OR A HEALTH HAZARD. SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS SUCH AS ABRADING, MELTING, WELDING, CUTTING OR PROCESSING IN ANY OTHER FASHION THAT EXPOSED WORKERS.

Principle Routes of Exposure

EMERGENCY FIRST AID: Inhalation - Eye Contact - Skin Contact - Remove to fresh air, if condition continues - consult physician Ingestion Flush well with running water to remove paniculate. Get medical attention. Brush off excess dust. Wash area well with soap and water. Seek medical help if large quantities of material have been ingested. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE: Short term overexposure to the dust, fumes and/or oxides of certain components of steel products may cause irritation of the eyes, nose or throat; or, may result in metal fume fever characterized by a metallic or sweet taste, dryness and irritation of the throat, wheezing, discoloration of the tongue and flu-like symptoms. CHRONIC: Excessive and prolonged overexposure to the dust fumes and/or oxides of certain components of steel products may result in chronic interstital pneumonitis, discoloration of the skin and hair; allergic bronchitis, neoplasms or loss of coordination and balance. REFER TO PAGE 2 FOR THE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO SPECIFIC ELEMENTS. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE CONT'D.: ACUTE: CARBON (C) - Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. MANGANESE (Mn) — Irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; metallic taste in the mouth; acute pneumonia and pneumonitis (respiratory disease). IRON (Fe) — Irritation of eyes, nose and throat; metal fume fever. CHROMIUM (Cr) — Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, dermatitis, skin ulcers and nasal septum perforation. NICKEL (Ni) — Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, dermatitis, "nickel itch", pulmonary edema, asthma, headache and vomiting. MOLYBDENUM (Mo) -- Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. VANADIUM (V) — As vanadium pentoxide dust or fumes, it may cause irritation of eyes, nose and respiratory tract. ALUMINUM (Al) — Possible irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. COBALT (Co) - Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. COPPER (Cu) — Irritation of eyes, nose and throat; metal fume fever. BORON (B) - Irritation of nose and throat. TANTALUM (Ta) — Dust may cause slight irritation to eyes, nose and throat. TITANIUM (Ti) — Considered a physiologically inert dust; however, high concentrations may cause irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. TUNGSTEN (W) — No adverse health effects have been reported in humans. CHRONIC: CARBON (C) - Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. MANGANESE (Mn) -,- Inhalation of fumes and dust can cause central nervous system disturbances, increased upper respiratory disorders and infections, cumulative lung damage, psychiatric disorders, liver cirrosis and anemia. IRON (Fe) — Inhalation of iron ixide fumes and dust may cause chronic bronchitis, conjunctivitis, choroiditis, retinitis and siderosis of tissues. CHROMRJM (Cr) — The toxicity and health hazards of chromium are heavily dependent upon its oxidation state. Trivalent and devalent chromium, as in chromium metal and chromium-containing alloys have a low order of toxicity. The heaxvalent form (chromates and chromic acids) may cause irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, skin ulcers and nsasl irritation varying from rhinitis to perforation of the nasal septum. Reported carcinogen. NICKEL (Ni) — Nickel dust or fume can cause sensitization dermatitis, "nickel itch", and may cause cancer of the paranasal sinuses and lungs. MOLYBDENUM (Mo) — Human industrial poisoning by molybdenum has yet to be reported. VANADKJM (V) — As vanadium pentoxide dust or fumes, it may cause irritation of eyes, nose and respiratory tract (More severe than acute exposure), chronic bronchitis and allergic skin rash. ALUMINUM (Al) — Possible irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Reported as a cause of pulmonary fibrosis. COBALT (Co) — May cause allergic skin rashes and respiratory disease. COPPER (Cu).- Skin irritation; discoloration of the skin or the hair and metal fume fever. BORON (B) - Possible irritation of the respiratory tract and nose bleeds. TANTALUM (Ta) — Dust may be slight irritant to eyes, nose and throat. TITANIUM (Ti) - Considered a physiologically inert dust; however, high concentrations may cause irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. TUNGSTEN (W) — No adverse health effects have been reported in humans. C ARCINOGENICIT Y: NTP IARC MONOGRAPHS