Aluminum-Silicon Alloy

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Note: the following GHS classifications are applicable only to powdered forms of the product. No hazard classifications are applicable to the product in other forms (e.g., wire, strip, grain). Flammable Solid: Hazard Category 1 Substances Which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases: Hazard Category 2 Label Symbol(s): Flame Label Signal Word(s): Danger Label Hazard Statement(s)

2.2 Label elements

Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gases.

2.3 Other hazards

This product is present in a massive form as an alloy. It does not present the same hazards when the individual components are in their powdered forms. The materials present in this product in their powdered forms present aquatic toxicity to the environment, pyrophoricity, flammability, self-heating capabilities, carcinogenicity, water reactivity, and acute toxicity. When processed or where dust is generated a combustible dust hazard may be present. Avoid generating dust, generating sparks, ignition sources, and take all precautions. 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. Under normal use and handling of the solid form of this material there are few health hazards. Cutting, welding, melting, grinding etc. of these materials will produce dust, fume or particulate containing the component elements of these materials. Exposure to the dust, fume or particulate of these materials may present significant health hazards. Exposure to dust or fume may cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Fine particulates dispersed in air may present an explosion hazard.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth thoroughly.

Storage

Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects