Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-05-17
Product name
ATOMET SA018
Product Synonyms
Iron powder
Chemical name
Iron powder
supplier name
Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtit.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Solid. [Powder.] Grey to Black Odorless. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (respiratory tract) Toxic to aquatic life. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation and pneumoconiosis. Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (respiratory tract) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (respiratory tract) Toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Safety glasses.. Wear protective clothing Recommended: overall. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust or mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response
Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other physicochemical hazards
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Health hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (respiratory tract) Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Ingestion No specific data. Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : No known significant effects or critical hazards. effects Potential delayed effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Long term exposure Potential immediate : No known significant effects or critical hazards. effects Potential delayed effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation and pneumoconiosis. Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air.