E308LFC-O, E309LFC-O, E312FC-O, E316LFC-O

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified neither classified as a hazardous substance nor as dangerous goods according to the classification criteria of NOHSC: 1088 (1999) and ADG Code (Australia). WARNING! CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.

Hazard statements

H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Statements (P): P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume. P264 – Wash hands and exposed skin areas with soap and warm water thoroughly after handling. P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 – Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. WARNING: Electric shock from welding equipment or electrodes may be fatal. The welding process uses electrical circuits that sustain a welding arc between the electrode and the base plate. The welding arc converts the electrical energy into a localized, concentrated heat source. The tremendously high temperatures of the arc cause the welding continuous wire and rod electrode (or filler metal, when used as such) to decompose. Electric arc working may create one or more health hazards. Hot metal spatter and heat from electric arcs, welding flames or the thermal spray process may cause burns to the hands and body or may cause fire if it comes into contact with combustible materials. UV, IR and light radiation from an electric arc may cause damage to unprotected eyes. Wear suitable protective equipment. Fumes and gases generated during the welding process can be harmful to your health and noise generated during welding can damage hearing. See also American National Standard Z-49.1, “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes” published by the American Welding Society for additional safety precautions and hazard warnings. 2.2 Effects of Exposure: Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and/or vomiting. Eyes: Mild to moderate irritant. Skin: Redness, irritation, rash at site of exposure. Chromium dust on skin can form ulcers. Inhalation: Inhalation of chromium and chromates, in fumes, can cause a metallic taste, tightness in the chest, nausea, fever, fatigue and allergic reaction. Fumes may cause irritation to nasal membranes, bronchial tubes and lungs. 2.3 Symptoms of Overexposure: Ingestion: Intestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Eyes: Mild irritation, redness, and watering. Skin: Contact dermatitis, characterized by localized red or puffy dry skin and itching. Inhalation: Acute overexposure may include signs and symptoms such as watery eyes, nose and throat irritation, headache, dizziness, metal fume fever, difficulty in breathing, frequent coughing, or chest pain.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. Eyes: Mild to moderate irritant. Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause contact dermatitis (localized redness or rash). Inhalation: Acute overexposure may include signs and symptoms such as watery eyes, nose and throat irritation, headache, dizziness, metal fume fever, difficulty in breathing, frequent coughing, or chest pain. Overexposure to metals oxide may cause metal fume fever characterized by metallic taste, tightness of chest and fever. Symptoms may last 24-48 hours following overexposure.

Potential chronic health

Ingestion: Ingestion or inhalation of fluorides may cause serious bone erosion (osteoporosis) and mottling of teeth. Eyes: None reported by the manufacturer. Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause contact dermatitis (localized redness or rash). Inhalation: Long term exposure to welding and allied processes gases, dusts and fumes may contribute to pulmonary irritation or pneumoconiosis or “siderosis.” Inhalation of fume with chromium (VI) compounds can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, lung damage and asthma-like symptoms. Long-term overexposure to manganese compounds may affect the central nervous system. Symptoms may be similar to Parkinson's Disease and can include slowness, changes in handwriting, gait impairment, muscle spasms and cramps and less commonly, tremor and behavioral changes. Employees who are overexposed to manganese compounds should be seen by a physician for early detection of neurologic problems. 2.6 Target Organs: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.