COBALT BASE ALLOYS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H351, H372, H413

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H351 - Suspected of causing cancer (inhalation) H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation) H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Cobalt; Nickel

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, vapours P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection, protective clothing P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation

Other hazards which do not result in classification

As supplied/shipped, these complex alloys in massive form have no known immediate health hazards other than causing allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to the metals contained in the alloys, however these products may become hazardous in use and the information in this data sheet reflects the hazards associated with welding, melting, brazing, thermal spraying and other metallurgical operations. This product contains Cobalt, Cobalt dust/ fumes may cause an allergic skin reaction, are fatal if inhaled, may damage fertility or the unborn child, may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled and is suspected of causing cancer through inhalation. This product may contain Nickel, Nickel dust/fumes may cause an allergic skin reaction, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure and is suspected of causing cancer through inhalation. Hexavalent Chromium (a known human inhalation carcinogen – EU Category 2) may be generated during working activities. If airborne emissions are excessive, inhalation may affect worker health. In brazing metals give rise to thermally produced particulates of smaller dimension than may be produced if the metals are divided mechanically. Where insufficient ventilation or respiratory protection is available these particulates may produce “metal fume fever” in workers from an acute or long term exposure.