65 NOZZLE ANTI-SPATTER COMPOUND ESAB P/N 08N65

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: A clear liquid with little or no odor. This product is normally not considered hazardous as shipped. It can be slightly irritating to the eyes. Not normally hazardous by skin contact but continuous exposure may produce drying of skin. Contact with eyes is slightly irritating. Inhalation of decomposition products resulting from welding are hazardous. Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer of the device. When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are heat, radiation, electric shock and welding fumes. Heat: Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires. Radiation: Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin. Electricity: Electric shock can kill. Fumes: Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary function. Prolonged inhalation of nickel and chromium compounds above safe exposure limits can cause cancer. Overexposure to manganese and manganese compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage to the central nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which may include slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological disturbances and spastic gait.