OK Tigrod 19.12

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

EN 14640 S Cu 1898 SFA/AWS A5.7 ERCu 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. This product contains nickel, which is classified as a skin sensitizer and a suspect carcinogen. This product contains cobalt, which is possibly carcinogenic and may cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact, and long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. In the form these substances are present in this product they do not contribute to a hazard classification of the product. 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: Very small amounts of welding fumes are normally produced by TIG welding. 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. This product contains substances that may be sensitizing. 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. Cobalt <1 7440-48-4 231-158-0 Xn; 2B - R42/43-53 Copper >90 7440-50-8 231-159-6 No - Manganese <1 7439-96-5 231-105-1 No Nickel - <1 - 7440-02-0 231-111-4 Xn; R40-43 2B S - Tin <1 7440-31-5 231-141-8 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)