Carbon Steel Welding Wire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture GHS-US/CA Classification Not classified

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US/CA Labeling No labeling applicable

2.3 Other hazards

This product as shipped in its massive form, is inert and not hazardous to human health. Under normal conditions of use during welding, this product and its fumes pose separate hazards. Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. 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. Overexposure to manganese fumes may affect the brain and central nervous system, resulting in poor coordination, difficulty speaking, and arm or leg tremor. This condition can be irreversible. Electric shock from welding equipment or electrodes may be fatal. Hot metal spatter and heat from electric arcs and welding flames may cause burns to the hands and body or may cause fire if it comes into contact with combustible materials. UV, IR and light radiation from an electric arc or welding flame process may cause damage to unprotected eyes. Fumes and gases generated during the welding process can be harmful to your health. If dust is generated, the dust may be a flammable solid, combustible dust, and self-heating. Use engineering controls and housekeeping to prevent exposure to and accumulation of dust in the workplace. Much of the information provided in this SDS is for situations of use in which hazardous exposures may occur, such as in welding applications or for metals in powdered form.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US/CA Classification Not classified