OK Autrod 4043

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

EN ISO 18273: S Al 4043 (AlSi5) / S Al 4043A (AlSi5(A)) SFA/AWS A5.10: ER4043 Supplier: ESAB AB, Box 8004, 402 77 Göteborg, Sweden. sds.esab@esab.se Telephone no.: +46 31 509000 Web site: www.esab.com 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. 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. 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. - Iron <1 7439-89-6 231-096-4 No - Silicon 5-10 7440-21-3 231-130-8 No - (1) Hazard Classification according to European Council Directive 67/548/EEC, for R-phrases see (2) Evaluation according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. 1-Carcinogenic to humans. 2A-Probably carcinogenic to humans. 2B-Possibly carcinogenic to humans. (3) Classification according to the 11th Report on Carcinogens, published by the US National Toxicology Program. K- Known to be a Human Carcinogen. S- Suspect Carcinogen. (4) Carcinogen listing according to OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA)