TOKO STAINLESS STEEL RODS OR WIRE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: These products consist of solid metal rods that are odorless. There are no immediate health hazards associated with these products. The Nickel and Chromium components of some of these products are suspect carcinogens. These products are not flammable nor reactive. If involved in a fire, these products may generate irritating iron fumes, a variety of iron compounds, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and metal oxides. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: During welding operations, the most significant route of over-exposure is via HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM inhalation of fumes. INHALATION: Inhalation is not anticipated to be a significant route of over- exposure to the coated rods. Inhalation of large amounts of particulates HEALTH (BLUE) 2 generated by this product during metal processing operations may result in pneumoconiosis (a disease of the lungs). Repeated over-exposures, via inhalation, to the dusts or fumes generated by this product during welding FLAMMABILITY operations may have adverse effects on the lungs with possible pulmonary (RED) 0 edema and emphysema (life-threatening lung injuries). Nickel (a component of some of these products) can cause pulmonary asthma in hypersensitive individuals. Damage to lungs can occur. Inhalation of dusts and fumes of Iron can also cause metal fume fever. Inhalation of copper oxide fumes, REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0 which may be generated by some of these products during welding operations, can cause metal fume fever and Chronic over-exposure to Copper dust may cause tiredness, stuffiness, diarrhea, and vomiting. Symptoms of metal fume fever can be delayed 24-48 hours. Refer to PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT X Section 10 (Stability and Reactivity) for information on the specific composition of welding fumes and gases. EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact of the rod form of these See See products with the skin is not anticipated to be irritating. Contact with the rod form of these products can be physically damaging to the eye. Fumes For routine industrial applications for the rods generated during welding operations can be irritating to the skin and eyes. Contact with the hot rods will burn contaminated skin or eyes. Due to the See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings presence of Nickel, prolonged exposure of the eyes may result in sensitization resulting in conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes). Symptoms of skin over- exposure may include irritation and redness; prolonged or repeated skin over-exposures may lead to allergic contact dermatitis. Contact with the hot electrodes or rods will burn contaminated skin or eyes. (Continued) SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to the components of these products. INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a route of occupational exposure for these products. INJECTION: Though not a likely route of occupational exposure for these products, injection (via punctures or lacerations in the skin) may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Symptoms associated with over- exposure to these products and the fumes generated during welding operations are as follows: ACUTE: The chief acute health hazard associated with these products would be the potential for irritation of contaminated skin and eyes when exposed to fumes during welding operations. Inhalation of large amounts of particulates generated by these products during metal processing operations can result in pneumoconiosis (a disease of the lungs). Inhalation of copper oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever. Rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported in people working with copper dust. Severe ingestion over-exposure to Copper (a component of some of these products) may be fatal. In extreme cases, burns may occur from contact that are generated during thermal decomposition. Contact with the molten material will burn contaminated skin or eyes. CHRONIC: Chronic skin over-exposure to the fumes generated during welding operations may produce dermatitis (red, inflamed skin). Repeated over-exposures to the fumes generated by these products via inhalation can have adverse effects on the lungs (e.g., pulmonary edema and emphysema). Repeated or prolonged ingestion exposures to > 50100 mg of Iron per day can result in deposition of iron in the body tissues, which can cause disease. Hypersensitivity to Nickel is common and can cause allergic contact dermatitis, pulmonary asthma, conjunctivitis and inflammatory reactions. Chronic over- exposure to Copper dust may cause tiredness, stuffiness, diarrhea, vomiting, discoloration of the skin and eyes, and kidney and liver disorder. Repeated over-exposures to the fumes generated by these products via inhalation can have adverse effects on the lungs (e.g., pulmonary edema and emphysema). Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for further information. TARGET ORGANS For fumes ACUTE Skin, eyes, respiratory system. CHRONIC Skin, respiratory system, pancreas and liver. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?