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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the Substance or Mixture GHS-US/CA Classification Not classified

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US/CA Labeling

2.3 Other hazards

In this product's final form, it does not pose any hazard to health. However, when subject to, brazing, grinding, welding, etc., the following applies: Dust of the product, if generated, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. When machined or physically altered, material may produce dusts or ribbons that may be irritating or toxic. Inhalation of dusts and fumes can cause metal fume fever. Symptoms can include a metallic or sweet taste in the mouth, sweating, shivering, headache, throat irritation, fever, chills, thirstiness, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Metallic dusts may ignite or explode. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reactions in some individuals. Ingestion may cause metallic taste, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. May also cause hemolytic anemia, liver and kidney damage, and discoloration of the hair and skin. Wilson’s Disease, a genetic condition, may cause abnormally high absorption, retention and storage of copper by the body. This disease is progressive and fatal if untreated. Damages genetic material in mammalian test systems. Cobalt: Chronic exposure to cobalt-containing hard metal (dust or fume) can result in a serious lung disease called "hard metal lung disease", which is a type of pneumoconiosis (lung fibrosis). May damage the male reproductive system (including a decrease in sperm count) and affect male fertility in animals. Manganese: Chronic exposure can cause inflammation of the lung tissue, scarring the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). Chronic exposure to excessive levels can lead to a variety of psychiatric and motor disturbances, termed manganism. Nickel: May cause a form of dermatitis known as nickel itch and intestinal irritation, which may cause disorders, convulsions and asphyxia. When respirable, is a suspected human carcinogen, and is known to cause damage to the lungs through inhalation. Silver: Prolonged and excessive exposure through multiple routes of exposure may cause argyria, a condition that causes bluish-gray discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Tantalum: Repeated exposure to tantalum alloys may cause fibrosis, chronic rhinitis and "hard metal pneumoconiosis". Titanium dioxide: Repeated or prolonged exposure to titanium dioxide dust via inhalation is suspected of causing cancer of the respiratory tract. Vanadium: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort, renal damage, nervous system depression and irritation of the respiratory passages. May also cause cardiac palpitations and asthma. Zinc: Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of fumes may cause "zinc shakes", an involuntary twitching of the muscles.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US/CA Classification Not classified