US FORGE - Solid Wire Solder (Contains LEAD)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 WARNING: Contains LEAD EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Odorless solid. Chemically stable and inert. Does not pose a fire hazard. Non-Flammable: Flames used for brazing and soldering can ignite combustibles. Molten metal can burn skin. Refer to American National Standard Z49.1 for fire prevention during welding.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Primary route of entry is the respiratory system. Other possible routes are eyes, ingestion, and/or skin contact.

Potential health effects

EYES: Dust or fume will be an irritant. SKIN: No adverse health effects anticipated by this route during proper industrial handling. INGESTION: Ingestion of dust or fume must be avoided. Lead is toxic and cumulative, affecting the kidneys, reproductive system and nervous system. Symptoms of chronic overexposure include anemia, insomnia, weakness, irritability, constipation and stomach pains. Antimony is toxic and dust or fume can cause nasal septal ulceration and stomach lining irritation. INHALATION: Inhalation of dust and fumes must be avoided. Irritation of nose and bronchial tracts may occur as well as effects due to absorption of lead, etc. in blood stream. Exposure to fumes may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Acute Health Hazards

see Section 11

Health hazards

see Section 11 WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and cancer. (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.). WARNING: avoid breathing welding fumes and gases; they may dangerous to your health. Always use adequate ventilation and use appropriate personal protection equipment. CARCINOGENICITY LEAD - is listed as being carcinogenic to humans by IARC. WELDING FUMES (not otherwise specified) are considered to be carcinogenic defined with no further categorization by NIOSH and IARC. Package Labeling: Although this product does not require a hazard warning label in all countries, we recommend that the safety advice should be observed

Hazard pictograms

GHS07- GHS08

Contains

Lead LEAD (Pb)

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/vapors/spray P273 Avoid release to the environment P281 Use personal protective equipment as required P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do - and continue rinsing P304+P341 IF INHALED:If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations