Nickel Alloy Castings

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H335, H351, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 EU/EEC

2.2 Label elements

CLP DANGER Hazard  H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R42/43 - May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. R48/23 - Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

P304+P340 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P321 - Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal  P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. DSD/DPD IF INHALED If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal  Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

Precautionary statements

S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

2.3 Other hazards

CLP  Heating above the melting point releases metallic oxides which may cause metal fume fever by inhalation. The symptoms are shivering, fever, malaise and muscular pain.

Health hazards

Metal Fume Fever

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP  Products do not present an inhalation, ingestion or skin contact health hazard under normal handling and use as it is in a metallic form. However, processes such as welding, grinding, burning, melting, or otherwise generating dust, fumes and gases may present a health hazard. Skin Irritation 2 - H315 Skin Sensitization 1 - H317 Eye Irritation 2 - H319 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation - H335 Carcinogenicity 2 - H351 Reproductive Toxicity 2 - H361 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 - H372 DSD/DPD  Products do not present an inhalation, ingestion or skin contact health hazard under normal handling and use as it is in a metallic form. However, processes such as welding, grinding, burning, melting, or otherwise generating dust, fumes and gases may present a health hazard. Toxic (T) Irritant (Xi) Carcinogenic Substances - Category 3 Substances Toxic To Reproduction - Category 3 R36/37/38, R40, R42/43, R48/23, R63