COATED TUNGSTEN CARBIDE GRADES

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Color: dark, gray Physical Form: solid Odor: odorless

Health hazards

respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, allergic reactions, suspect cancer hazard (in animals)

Physical hazards

Negligible fire and explosion hazard in bulk form. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term: irritation, allergic reactions, fever, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, lung congestion, lung damage Long Term: irritation, allergic reactions, lack of sense of smell, changes in blood pressure, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, chest pain, difficulty breathing, asthma, irregular heartbeat, headache, sleep disturbances, emotional disturbances, pain in extremities, hearing loss, lung damage, blood disorders, heart disorders, kidney damage, liver damage, paralysis, reproductive effects, cancer Skin Short Term: irritation, allergic reactions, skin disorders Long Term: irritation, allergic reactions, skin disorders Eye Short Term: irritation Long Term: irritation Ingestion Short Term: irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness Long Term: irritation, rash, changes in blood pressure, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, disorientation, hearing loss, bluish skin color, blood disorders, heart disorders, kidney damage, liver damage, nerve damage