Cylindrical / Reversible Gage Pin &/or Ring Gages

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: We do not consider this product in the form it is sold to constitute a physical hazard or health hazard. Subsequent operations such as abrading, melting, welding, cutting or processing in any other fashion that causes a release of dust or fume may cause some of the ingredients to change to a form which could affect exposed worke

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Principle Routes of Exposure

Exposure to specialty steel alloys occurs primarily from inhalation of dust or fumes, however, constituents of these alloys may cause effects directly upon the skin or eyes. Certain constituents may also be harmful if swallowed.

Potential health effects

EYES: Eye irritation SKIN: Mild dermatitis INGESTION: While ingestion of large enough quantities to cause health effects is unlikely, consult a physican if it occurs. INHALATION: Aggravation by exposure to pre-existing respiratory disorders if prolonged or repeated overexposure to fume and dust occur.

Acute Health Hazards

Short term overexposure to the dust, fumes and/or oxides of certain components of steel products may cause irritation of the eyes, nose or throat; or, may result in metal fume fever characterized by a metallic or sweet taste, dryness and irritation of the throat, wheezing, discoloration of the tongue and flu like symptoms.

Health hazards

Excessive and prolonged exposure to the dust fumes and/or oxides of certain components of steel products may result in chromic interstitial pneumonitis, discoloration of the skin and hair, allergic bronchitis, neoplasms or loss of coordination and balance.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing chronic skin, eye, or respiratory disorders if prolonged or repeated overexposure to fume and dust occur CARCINOGENICITY OSHA: ACGIH: NTP: IARC: OTHER: