Alloy Engineering Steel

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Alloy Steel is considered an article and not hazardous in its solid form. However, certain processes such as cutting, grinding, milling, and welding could result in some hazardous materials being emitted. The following classification information is for the hazardous elements which may be emitted during these processes. Components Respiratory Sensitizer – Category 1 Skin Sensitizer – Category 1 Carcinogenicity– Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure – Category 1

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Hazard statements

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Under normal use and handling of the solid form of this material there are few preventive or precautionary measures required. Cutting, welding, melting, grinding etc. of these materials will produce dust, fume or particulate containing the component elements of these materials. Exposure to the dust, fume or particulate of these materials may present significant health hazards. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling

Response

In general no treatment is necessary when handling in compound form.

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials such as mineral acids

Disposal

Reuse or recycle material whenever possible