General Information
Revision date
2012-05-15
Product name
Tungsten welding electrode (EWP)
CAS No.
7440-33-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Welding and cutting of metals
supplier name
Praxair Distribution, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Praxair Distribution, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
CAUTION!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview C o l o r Gray. Physical state Solid. O d o r Odorless.
Signal word
CAUTION!
Hazard statements
CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes Dust particules or fumes may cause eye irritation.
Potential chronic health
effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation No specific data. Ingestion No specific data. S k i n No specific data. E y e s No specific data. Medical conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. aggravated by overexposure Prolonged or repeated contact may cause eye irritation. See toxicological information (Section 11)
