Graphite, Copper-coated Electrodes

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Solid (Rod) Emergency overview : WARNING CANCER HAZARD CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LUNGS, LIVER, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. Avoid breathing dusts. This product contains a component which, in powdered form, may cause respiratory tract and eye irritation; however, since this component is bounded to the core metal, the risk of inhalation of is negligible, as is any possible cancer hazard associated with this material.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact; Eye contact; Inhalation; Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes : Dust particules or fumes may cause eye irritation. Skin : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Inhalation : May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Potential chronic health effects : Carcinogenic effects: Classified 1 (Known to be human carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by NIOSH [Silica crystalline, quartz]. Classified A2 (Suspected for humans.) by ACGIH, 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC [Silica crystalline, quartz]. Mutagenic effects: Not available

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions : Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organ damage. aggravated by over- Prolonged or repeated contact may cause eye irritation. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)