STAINLESS STEEL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

* ** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Solid. Metallic appearance. Odorless. Non-combustible as supplied. Explosion/fire hazards may be present when (See Sections 5, 7 and 10 for additional information): * Molten metal is in contact with water/moisture. Dust and fume from processing can cause irritation of eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract and metal fume fever.

Potential health effects

The following statements summarize the health effects generally expected in cases of overexposures. User specific situations should be assessed by a qualified individual. Additional health information can be found in The health effects listed below are not likely to occur unless processing of this product generates dust or fumes. Eyes: Dust or fume from processing: Can cause irritation. Skin Contact with residual oil/oil coating: Can cause irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact with the skin can cause dermatitis. Dust or fume from processing: Can cause sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis. Inhalation from mechanical processing (e.g., cutting, grinding) Can cause irritation of respiratory tract Chronic overexposures: Can cause reduction in the number of red blood cells (anemia), skin abnormalities (pigmentation changes), scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis), central nervous system damage, secondary Parkinson's disease and reproductive harm in males. Additional health effects from elevated temperature processing (e.g., welding, melting): Acute overexposures: Can cause nausea, fever, chills, shortness of breath and malaise (metal fume fever), the accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen (methemaglobin). Chronic overexposures: Can cause respiratory sensitization and lung cancer. Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Hazard Product as shipped: Does not present any cancer or reproductive hazards. Dust and fumes from mechanical processing: Can present a cancer hazard (nickel, cobalt). Can present a reproductive hazard for males (manganese). Dust and fumes from welding or elevated temperature processing: Can present a cancer hazard (hexavalent chromium, nickel compounds, cobalt compounds, titanium dioxide, welding fumes) Can present a reproductive hazard for males (manganese).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to Product, Components or Compounds Formed During Processing Dust or fume from processing: Asthma, chronic lung disease, skin rashes and secondary Parkinson's disease. Page 1 of 13 |