Tungsten Carbide Burs

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Appearance: Form: solid Color: gray Odor: No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - oral - Category 4; Acute Toxicity - inhalative - Category 2; Eye Irritation - Category 2A; Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1; Sensitization - skin - Category 1; Carcinogenicity - Category 1B; Reproductive toxicity - Category 2; Aquatic toxicity - acute - Category 1 (M-factor = 10); Aquatic toxicity - chronic - Category 1 (M-factor = 1);

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Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see ' First aid ' on this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Additional information

The hazard identification is based on a formalistic procedure as the hazard statements of the ingredients are summarized under section 3. This does not correspond to the hazardousness of the product itself. Regulatory status This material is considered hazardous by the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and WHMIS in Canada.

2.3 Other hazards

Mechanical processing can produce particles and dust. Comply with occupational limit values for dust. see section 11: Toxicological information