LMM14 Black Laser Marking Paste

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion and dermal The key immediate hazards are: Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant, primarily if user is exposed to dry powder and/or dust. May cause allergic skin and respiratory reactions. Effects from Acute Exposure: EYE CONTACT : Causes eye irritation. SKIN CONTACT: May cause an allergic skin reaction. INHALATION: May cause an allergic respiratory reaction. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Allergic skin and respiratory reactions. Effects from Chronic Exposure: CARCINOGENIC INGREDIENTS: Nickel and certain nickel compounds: There is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of nickel and nickel compounds (NTP-1985) also, (IARC 1976, vol. 11) states there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of certain nickel compounds. Nickel subsulfide is carcinogenic in rats by inhalation, producing lung cancer. Nickel compounds (nickel powder, subsulfide, oxide, carbonate, and nickelocene) produced local sarcomas in mice, rats and hamsters when given intramuscularly. Inhalation of nickel carbonyl produced a low incidence of of lung tumors in rats. This product contains greater than 0.1% crystalline silica. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that "there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to experimental animals and limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. "The National Toxiocology Program (NTP) Sixth Annual Report confirms this determination. It has listed crystalline silica as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: CONTAINS MOLYBDENUM COMPOUND(S) : Molybdenum compounds can cause eye and respiratory irritation. They can be toxic if swallowed or inhaled based on animal studies where symptoms included anemia, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, joint pain and changes, liver and kidney damage, and lung effects. CONTAINS NICKEL COMPOUNDS (AS REACTED INTO THE PIGMENT): Nickel overexposure can cause allergic skin reactions and asthma. Inhalation can cause effects on the lungs such as bronchitis, emphysema, and impaired function , as well as kidney damage. Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Chronic overexposure during nickel production has been shown to cause lung and nasal cavity cancers in workers; these effects are directly related to the degree of exposure. The compounds associated with the production environment included metallic nickel, nickel oxides and nickel sulfides. Workplaces other than those involved with mining, refining, and alloy manufacture have not been studied. CONTAINS IRON OXIDE (AS REACTED INTO THE PIGMENT): Long-term inhalation of iron oxide dust may lead to siderosis or iron deposition in the lung. This is not considered to be a hazardous condition.