Hardmetal blank containing primarily tungsten

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H320, H330, H334, H350i, H361f, H372, H400, H410, H411

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) As sold, solid hardmetal blanks may cause an allergic skin reaction as a result of prolonged skin contact with the product. Operations such as grinding, cutting, burning and welding of such products may release HARDMETAL IN THE FORM OF DUSTS OR FUMES, which may present To minimize the risk of an allergic skin reaction when handling solid hardmetal blanks use gloves or in another way avoid direct skin contact. Otherwise, the information described in this Safety Data Sheet relates to only those operations that release hardmetal and its individual components, such as tungsten carbide and cobalt dusts or fumes. 2.1: Classification of the mixture Acute Tox. 2, H330 Carc. 1B, H350i STOT RE 1, H372 Eye Irrit. 2B; H320

EU Classification

29 CFR 1910.1200 Repr. 2, H361f Resp. Sens. 1B, H334 Skin Sens.1, H317 Aquatic Acute 1, H400 Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 2.2: Label elements (according to 29 CFR 1910.1200)

Hazard pictograms

Version: 4.0 Printed: 29 May 2015

Signal word

Danger Fatal if inhaled (H330) May cause cancer by inhalation (H350i) Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation (H372) Causes eye irritation (H320)

Hazard statements

Suspected of damaging fertility (H361f) May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334) May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410) Do not breathe dust (P260) Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. (P280) In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection (P285) Avoid release to the environment (P273) IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim

Precautionary statements

to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (P304 + P341 + P342 + P311)If eye irritation persists: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention (P337 + P333 + P313) 2.3: Other Hazards PBT or vPvB Tungsten carbide and cobalt are inorganic substances and therefore, the PBT and vPvB assessment is not required.