Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-47-3
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
<=0.18
EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
<=0.15
General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2011-06-16
Product name
Carbon Steel Wire, Strand, and Wire Rope
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Wire, Wire Rope
Emergency telephone
1 (816) 592-0546
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
WireCo WorldGroup
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
jasondavis@wirecoworldgroup.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. Appearance Wire, wire strand, wire rope. Emergency overview In its manufactured and shipped state, this product is considered to present low hazard.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Skin Inhalation Inhalation. Skin contact. May cause irritation through mechanical abrasion. Dust may irritate the respiratory system. Heating above the melting point releases metallic oxides which may cause metal fume fever by inhalation. The symptoms are shivering, fever, malaise and muscular pain. Ingestion Target organs Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system.
Potential chronic health
Chronic inhalation of high concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dust may lead to benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). Chronic exposure to breathing low levels of manganese dust or fume over a long period of time can result in “manganism,” a disease of the central nervous system similar to Parkinson’s Disease, gait impairment, muscle spasms and behavioral changes. Signs and symptoms Irritation of nose and throat. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.
Environmental effects
This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
