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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Copper and Nickel alloyed bare wire and strip electrodes and rod are welding consumables which are either solid wire or strip. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Effects of Over-exposure: Electric arc welding may create one or more of the following health hazards: FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health. SHORT-TERM (acute) OVEREXPOSURE to welding fumes may result in discomfort, such as dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of nose, throat, or eyes. LONG-TERM (chronic) OVEREXPOSURE to welding fumes can lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lungs), central nervous system, liver or kidney damage, skin and respiratory sensitization (allergic reaction), and is believed by some investigators to affect pulmonary function.

Principle Routes of Exposure

is the respiratory system

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing eye, respiratory or allergic conditions ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. CARCINOGENICITY: Certain hexavalent chromium compounds and nickel metal and compounds are listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens, found to be a potential carcinogen in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs, or listed by OSHA/ACGIH as potential carcinogens.