Worthington SilPhos Brazing Rod 6% Silver

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. Appearance Metallic wire, rod or strip. Emergency overview WARNING May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Molten material will produce thermal burns.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Inhalation. Skin contact. Eye contact. Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to the eyes. Skin Inhalation May cause skin irritation. Contact with molten material may cause thermal burns. Can cause severe respiratory irritation. Lung damage and possible pulmonary edema can result from dust exposure. Inhalation of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of dusts generated during working operations may cause nausea and vomiting. Copper poisoning can result in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver and spleen damage. Target organs Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system Kidney. Liver. Blood.

Potential chronic health

Long-term exposure to copper compounds may cause anemia. Ingestion of silver may cause a permanently benign bluish gray discoloration to the skin (argyria). Prolonged exposure to silver may cause damage to the nasal septum. Prolonged and repeated overexposure to dust and fumes can lead to benign pneumoconiosis (stannosis). Signs and symptoms Dust and fumes may irritate eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract. Contact with molten material may cause thermal burns.

Environmental effects

Alloys in massive forms present a limited hazard for the environment. The product contains a substance which is very toxic to aquatic organisms and which may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.