Tungsten 2% Ceria welding electrode (EWCe-2)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

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 over- Prolonged or repeated contact may cause eye irritation. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)