Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-158-0/7440-48-4
Name of the chemical
Cobalt, Metall (2020/217)
Concentration
<10%
General Information
Version
3.0 1/21
Revision date
2014-02-10
Product name
Sintered hardmetal products containing tungsten carbide with cobalt binder.
Product name
Sintered hardmetal products containing tungsten carbide with cobalt binder.
Identification on the label/Trade name
[Name of selling/supplying Company]
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Production of sintered hardmetal articles
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sandvik
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@sandvik.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H331, H334, H350i, H361f, H372, H400, H410, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) As sold, solid hardmetal blanks do not present inhalation, ingestion or other chemical hazards. However, operations such as grinding, cutting, burning and welding of such p roducts may release HARDMETAL IN THE FORM OF DUSTS OR FUMES, which may present health hazards. The health hazards described below relate 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 Classification according to Acute Tox. 3, H331
Signal word
Danger.
Hazard statements
Toxic if inhaled (H331) May cause cancer by inhalation (H350i) Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation (H372) 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)
Precautionary statements
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 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 skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention (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.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Acute Tox. 3, H331 9 CFR 1910.1200: Carc. 1B, H350i STOT RE 1, H372 Repr. 2, H361f Resp. Sens. 1B, H334 Skin Sens.1, H317 Aquatic Acute 1, H400 Aquatic Chronic 2, H411
