Epoxy Coated 1006B Low Carbon Steel

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H351, H372

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes; Ingestion; Inhalation; Skin Target Overexposure to specific components of this product that are generated in dusts or Organs: fumes may cause adverse effects to the following organs or systems: eyes, skin, liver, kidney, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system. Inhalation: Solid steel does not present an inhalation hazard. Dusts may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs. Excessive inhalation of metallic fumes and dusts may result in metal fume fever, an influenza-like illness. It is characterized by a sweet or metallic taste in the mouth, accompanied by dryness and irritation of the throat, cough, shortness of breath, pulmonary edema, general malaise, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pains, blurred vision, fever and chills. Typical symptoms last from 12 to 48 hours. Skin Contact: Dusts or particulates may cause mechanical irritation due to abrasion. Coated steel may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals (see Section 16 for additional information.) Some components in this product are capable of causing an allergic reaction, possibly resulting in burning, itching and skin eruptions. Contact with heated material may cause thermal burns. Eye Contact: Dusts or particulates may cause mechanical irritation including pain, tearing, and redness. Scratching of the cornea can occur if eye is rubbed. Fumes may be irritating. Contact with the heated material may cause thermal burns. Ingestion: Not expected to be acutely toxic via ingestion based on the physical and chemical Ingestion: Page 2 of 8 properties of the product. Swallowing of excessive amounts of the dust may cause irritation, nausea, and diarrhea.

Signal word

DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health, Carcinogenicity, 2 Health, Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure, 1 Health, Respiratory or skin sensitization, 1 Skin

Hazard statements

H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements

P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P308+313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Chronic or Special Toxic Effects Repeated exposure to fine dusts may inflame the nasal mucosa and cause changes to the lung. In addition, a red-brown pigmentation of the eye and/or skin may occur. Welding fumes have been associated with adverse health effects. Contains components that may cause cancer or reproductive effects. The following components are listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC as carcinogens: Nickel, chromium (hexavalent), cobalt, lead, cadmium, antimony (trioxide), arsenic, beryllium. See Section 11, for additional, specific information on effects noted above.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Diseases of the skin such as eczema may be aggravated by exposure. Also, disorders of the respiratory system including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Long-term inhalation exposure to agents that cause pneumoconiosis (e.g. dust) may act synergistically with inhalation of oxide fumes or dusts of this product. Page 3 of 8