Autrod 5183

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

EN ISO 18273: S Al 5183(AlMg4,5Mn0,7(A)) SFA/AWS A5.10: ER5183 Supplier: 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet: ESAB AB, Box 8004, 402 77 Göteborg, Sweden. sds.esab@esab.se Web site:www.esab.com Telephone no.: +46 31 509000 1.4. Emergency telephone number: +46 31 509000 office hours 2.SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Metal wire or rods in varying colours. This product is normally not considered hazardous as shipped. Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent cuts and abrasions. 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture: N.a. 2.2. Label elements: N.a. 2.3. Other hazards: Skin contact is normally no hazard but should be avoided to prevent possible allergic reactions. 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 welding fumes, heat, radiation and electric shock. 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 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. 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. Aluminum >90 - 7429-90-5 231-072-3 N.a. - Chromium <0.5 - 7440-47-3 231-157-5 No - Magnesium 2-5 - 7439-95-4 231-104-6 N.a. - Manganese <1 - 7439-96-5 231-105-1 No - (1) Hazard Classification according to European Council Directive 67/548/EEC. (2) Evaluation according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. (3) Classification according to the 11th Report on Carcinogens, published by the US National Toxicology Program./ Carcinogen listing according to OSHA, (USA) (4) Hazard Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.