Group A: Iron base hardfacing electrodes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H250, H251, H260, H315, H317, H319, H334, H350, H351, H372, H373, H400, H410, H412, H413

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 IMPORTANT – This section covers the hazardous materials from which this product is manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during welding with

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat. Page 3 of 8 P222 - Do not allow contact with air. P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 + 410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P260 - Do not breathe fumes. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do no 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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335 + P334 - Brush off loose particles from skin. Immense in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use Section 5 for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P422 - Store contents according to Section 7 of this document. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved landfill. Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, the process, procedures and electrodes used. Most fume ingredients are present as complex oxides and compounds and not as pure metals. When the electrode is consumed, the fume and gas decomposition products generated are different in percent and form from the ingredients listed in Section 3. Decomposition products of normal operation include those originating from the volatilization, reaction or oxidation of the materials shown in this section, plus those from the base metal and coating, etc., as noted above. Monitor for the materials identified in the list within this section. Fumes from the use of this product may contain complex oxides or compounds of the following elements and molecules: amorphous silica fume, calcium oxide, chromium, cobalt, copper, fluorspar or fluorides, manganese, nickel, silica, vanadium and zirconium. Other reasonably expected constituents of the fume would also include complex oxides of iron, titanium, silicon and molybdenum. Gaseous reaction products may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Ozone and nitrogen oxides may be formed by the radiation from the arc. Other conditions which also influence the composition and quantity of the fumes and gases to which workers may be exposed include: coatings on the metal being welded (such as paint, plating or galvanizing), the number of welders and the volume of the work area, the quality and amount of ventilation, the position of the welder’s head with respect to the fume plume, as well as the presence of contaminants in the atmosphere (such as chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors from cleaning and degreasing activities). One recommended way to determine the composition and quantity of fumes and gases to which workers are exposed is to take an air sample inside the welder’s helmet if worn or in the worker’s Page 4 of 8 breathing zone. See ANSI/AWS F1.1, available from the “American Welding Society”, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135. Also, from AWS is F1.3 “Evaluating Contaminants in the Welding Environment – A Sampling Strategy Guide”, which gives additional advise on sampling.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

67/548/EEC ALUMINUM 7429-90-5 231-072-3 H228 F-R10, R15, R17 --- BORON 7440-33-7 231-151-2 None --- CALCIUM CARBONATE 1317-65-3 215-279-6 H350.H373.H315,H319 None --- CHROMIUM 7440-47-3 231-157-5 O-R9; Carc 1 – R45; Muta 2 – R46; 1, 3 K X Repr 3 – R62; T+ - R26; T – R24/25, R48/23 C – R35, R42/43; N – R50, R53 COBALT 7440-48-4 231-158-0 H228, H317, H334, H413 Xn; R42/43, R53 2B --- X COLUMBIUM 7440-03-1 231-113-5 H250 None --- COPPER 7440-50-8 231-159-6 None --- FLUORSPAR 7789-75-5 232-188-7 None --- IRON 7439-89-6 231-096-4 H228, H251 None --- MANGANESE 7439-96-5 231-105-1 H260, H251 Xn – R20/22Y --- MOLYBDENUM 7439-98-7 231-107-2 Xn – R48/20/22; Xi – R36/37X --- NICKEL 7440-02-0 231-111-4 H228, H317, H351, H372, H400, H410 Carc 3 – R40; T – R43, R48/23 1 K X SILICA 14808-60-7 238-878-4 H350, H372 Xn – R48/20, R40/20 1 K X (Amorphous Silica Fume) 69012-64-2 273-761-5 None 3 K --- SILICON 7440-21-3 231-130-8 H228 None --- TITANIUM 7440-32-6 231-142-3 None --- TITANIUM DIOXIDE 13463-67-7 236-675-5 H351 None 2B --- TUNGSTEN 7440-33-7 231-143-9 None --- VANADIUM 7440-62-2 231-171-1 Xn – R20, R48/22; Xi – R41; N – R51, 2B --- X R53 ZIRCONIUM 7440-67-7 231-176-9 H250, H260 F – R15, R17 --- TUGSTEN CARBIDE 12070-12-1 235-123-0 None --- -European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Number  - European Union Directive 67/548/EEC – Annex 1 E – International Agency for Research on Cancer (1-Human Carcinogen, 2A – Probably Carcinogenic to Humans, 2B – Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans, 3 – Unclassifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans, 4 Probably Not Carcinogenic to Humans) Z – US National Toxicology Program (K – Known Carcinogen, S – Suspected Carcinogen) H – OSHA Known Carcinogen List  - California Proposition 65 (X – On Proposition 65 list) --- Dashes indicate the ingredient is not listed with the IARC, NTP, OSHA or 65  - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Category per European Council Directive 67/548/EEC Annex I  - Metal and Chromium III Compounds  - Chromium VI Compounds  - Chromium (VI) Trioxide EU 67/548/EEC Classification/Designation Y – Manganese Dioxide EU 67/548/EEC Page 2 of 8 Classification/Designation X – Molybdenum Trioxide EU 67/548/EEC Classification/Designation  - Silica Crystalline -Quartz  - Vanadium Pentoxide EU 67/548/EEC Classification/Designation  - Vanadium Pentoxide The following symbols correspond with the EU 67/548/EEC column above are in European Union Directive 67/548/EEC Annex 1 and EC 1272/2008 Annex VI – Table 3.2: F – Flammable Xn – Harmful Xi – Irritant O ‐ Oxidizer C – Corrosive N – Dangerous for the Environment T – Toxic T+ ‐ Extremely Toxic WARNING! – Avoid breathing welding fumes and gases, they may be dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Respiratory System, Eyes and/or Skin. ARC RAYS: The welding arc can injure eyes and burn skin. ELECTRIC SHOCK: Arc welding and associated processes can kill. See Section 8. FUMES AND GASES: Can be dangerous to your health. GHS PICTOGRAMS GHS HAZARDOUS STATEMENTS H228-Flammable solid H250-Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H251-Self heating; may catch fire H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously H315-Causes skin irritation H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction H319-Causes serious eye irritation H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H350-May cause cancer by route of exposure if conclusively proven that no other route applies H351-Suspected of causing cancer by route of exposure if conclusively proven that no other route applies H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by route of exposure if conclusively proven that no other route applies H373-May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by route of exposure if conclusively proven that no other route applies H400-Very toxic to aquatic life H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H412-harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H413-May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life GHS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat. Page 3 of 8 P222 - Do not allow contact with air. P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231 + P232 - Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 + 410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P260 - Do not breathe fumes. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do no 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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335 + P334 - Brush off loose particles from skin. Immense in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use Section 5 for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P422 - Store contents according to Section 7 of this document. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved landfill. Welding fumes and gases cannot be classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent upon the metal being welded, the process, procedures and electrodes used. Most fume ingredients are present as complex oxides and compounds and not as pure metals. When the electrode is