Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product and Company Identification
2. Hazards Identification
Physical state Solid.
Appearance Coated metal rods.
Emergency overview WARNING
May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation.
OSHA regulatory status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
Potential health effects
Routes of exposure Inhalation. Skin contact. Eye contact.
Eyes Fumes from heated material may cause eye irritation. Dust may irritate the eyes. Exposure to hot
material may cause thermal burns.
Skin Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns. Dust may irritate skin.
Inhalation Inhalation of fumes may cause a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Inhalation of dusts may
cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion Ingestion is not likely to be a primary route of occupational exposure.
Target organs Respiratory system. Eyes. Skin. Central nervous system.
Chronic effects Chronic inhalation of fumes or dust may cause irritation or other respiratory conditions (e.g.,
bronchitis). May cause lung damage.
Chronic inhalation of high concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dust may lead to benign
pneumoconiosis (siderosis).
Overexposure to manganese fumes may affect the brain and central nervous system, resulting in
poor coordination, difficulty speaking, and arm or leg tremor. This condition can be irreversible.
Refer to Section 11 Toxicological Information for more details.
Signs and symptoms Contact may cause irritation and redness. Dust may irritate respiratory system. Symptoms of
overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Typical metal fume
fever begins four to twelve hours after sufficient exposure to freshly formed fumes. The first
symptoms are a metallic taste, dryness and irritation of the throat. Cough and shortness of breath
may occur along with headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, fever and chills.
The syndrome runs its course in 24-48 hours.
Potential environmental effects Alloys in massive forms present a limited hazard for the environment.
Ecotoxicity Alloys in massive forms present a limited hazard for the environment.
Environmental effects Significant environmental persistence and bioaccumulation can be expected.
Persistence and degradability The product is not biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation / The product contains potentially bioaccumulating substances.
Accumulation
Mobility in environmental Alloys in massive forms are not mobile in the environment.
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Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) No
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Yes
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory No
*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).
State regulations WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
US - California Hazardous Substances (Director's): Listed substance
Aluminum oxide (CAS 1344-28-1) Listed.
Iron (CAS 7439-89-6) Listed.
Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5) Listed.
Mica (CAS 12001-26-2) Listed.
Zirconium silicate (CAS 1214-23-4) Listed.
US - California Proposition 65 - Carcinogens & Reproductive Toxicity (CRT): Listed substance
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) Listed.
US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/Carcinogenic substance
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) Listed: September 2, 2011 Carcinogenic.
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Aluminum oxide (CAS 1344-28-1) Listed.
Calcium carbonate (CAS 1317-65-3) Listed.
Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6) Listed.
Magnesium carbonate (CAS 546-93-0) Listed.
Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5) Listed.
Mica (CAS 12001-26-2) Listed.
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) Listed.
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Aluminum oxide (CAS 1344-28-1)
Calcium carbonate (CAS 1317-65-3)
Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6)
Magnesium carbonate (CAS 546-93-0)
Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5)
Mica (CAS 12001-26-2)
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law
Aluminum oxide (CAS 1344-28-1)
Calcium carbonate (CAS 1317-65-3)
Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6)
Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5)
Mica (CAS 12001-26-2)
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
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