Aluminum Tube products

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

From processing if dust is generated: Combustible dust.

2.2 Label elements

From processing if dust is generated: Warning. Product may form explosive dust / air mixture if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air. Exposure to dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, and throat.

2.3 Other hazards

Aluminum alloys in their solid state present no inhalation, ingestion or contact health hazard. However, inhaling dusts and fumes which may be generated during certain manufacturing procedures (melting, welding, sawing. brazing. grinding and machining) may be hazardous to your health. Particulates / dusts may also be irritating to the unprotected skin or eyes. Metallic fumes may be released from heating Aluminum tube above its melting point [480°C (896°F)]. Operations such as brazing, welding or melting may generate fumes. Exposures by inhalation to metallic fumes may cause metal fume fever. Workplaces where metal processing involves machining operations such as grinding, polishing, blasting or cutting may release metal particles such as filings or dust. Exposure by inhalation to metallic dust may have adverse health effects. Contact with hot metal may cause severe thermal burns. Don’t touch or handle cast aluminum or heated materials before determining the temperature. 2.4 Other hazard classifications: USA The solid article can be considered hazardous by the