Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes

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

WARNING!

Hazard statements

CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.

Precautionary statements

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust. Do not get on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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 Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. 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 over- Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)