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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
WIA AUSTFIL 71T
SYNONYMS
"flux cored electrode", "71 T", "rutile wire"
PRODUCT USE
Flux cored electrode.
SUPPLIER
Company: Welding Industries of Australia
Address:
5 Allen Street
Melrose Park
SA, 5039
AUST
Telephone: +61 8 8276 6494
Telephone: 1300 300 884
Fax: 1300 301 884
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Risk Codes Risk Phrases
R40(3) Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
SAFETY
Safety Codes Safety Phrases
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S09 Keep container in a well ventilated place.
S401 To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this
material use water and detergent.
S13 Keep away from food drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S46 If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre (show this container or label).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
carbon steel tube, containing
iron 7439-89-6 10
titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 <6
manganese 7439-96-5 <6
calcined kaolin 66402-68-4 <6
silicon 7440-21-3 1
silica crystalline - quartz 0.7
kaolin <0.7
calcium fluoride <0.7
In use product generates
welding fumes >60
iron oxide fume
manganese fume 7439-96-5
fluoride fume 16984-48-8
silica welding fumes 69012-64-2
action of arc on air may generate
ozone 10028-15-6
nitrogen oxides Mixture
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SWALLOWED
?Immediately give a glass of water.
?First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre
or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
?Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
?Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
?If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
?Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
?Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
?Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
?If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
?Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
?Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
?Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
?Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
?There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
?Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE FIGHTING
?Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
?Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
?Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
?Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
?DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
?Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
?If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
?Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
?Non combustible.
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?Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: metal oxides.
May emit poisonous fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
?Clean up all spills immediately.
?Secure load if safe to do so.
?Bundle/collect recoverable product.
?Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
?Clean up all spills immediately.
?Wear protective clothing, safety glasses, dust mask, gloves.
?Secure load if safe to do so. Bundle/collect recoverable product.
?Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
?Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and
use).
?Water may be used to prevent dusting.
?Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.
?Flush spill area with water.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
iron 500 mg/m?br>
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
iron 50 mg/m?br>
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
iron 30 mg/m?br>
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
iron 10 mg/m?br>
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
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R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
?Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
?Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
?Use in a well-ventilated area.
?Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
?DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
?DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
?Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
?When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
?Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
?Avoid physical damage to containers.
?Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
?Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing before re
-use.
?Use good occupational work practice.
?Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
?Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
?Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
?Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
?Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
?Store in original containers.
?Keep containers securely sealed.
?Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
?Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
?Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
?Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ X + X 0 +
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA mg/m? STEL mg/m? Peak ppm Peak mg/m?br>
_________ _________ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia iron (Inspirable 10
Exposure dust (Not
Standards specified))
Australia titanium dioxide 10
Exposure (Titanium dioxide
Standards (a))
Australia manganese 1 3
Exposure (Manganese, fume
Standards (as Mn))
Australia manganese 1
Exposure (Manganese, dust
Standards & compounds (as
Mn))
Australia calcined kaolin 10
Exposure (Inspirable dust
Standards (Not specified))
Australia silicon (Silicon 10
Exposure (a))
Standards
Australia manganese fume 1 3
Exposure (Manganese, fume
Standards (as Mn))
Australia manganese fume 1
Exposure (Manganese, dust
Standards & compounds (as
Mn))
Australia fluoride fume 2.5
Exposure (Fluorides (as
Standards F))
Australia ozone (Ozone) 0.1 0.2
Exposure
Standards
The following materials had no OELs on our records
?silica welding fumes: CAS:69012- 64- 2
EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) Revised IDLH Value (ppm)
titanium dioxide 5, 000
manganese 500
manganese fume 500
ozone 5
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MATERIAL DATA
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
INGREDIENT DATA
OZONE:
TITANIUM DIOXIDE:
Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on
the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these
irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne
concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be
protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established
using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no
-observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results
are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in
determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling
values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV
STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints
combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five
-category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life.
However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU)
Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely
allied to that of the USA.
OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
?cause inflammation
?cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
?lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
?permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
?acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus
increasing the risk of overexposure.
CALCINED KAOLIN:
IRON:
IRON:
These "dusts" have little adverse effect on the lungs and do not produce toxic effects
or organic disease. Although there is no dust which does not evoke some cellular response
at sufficiently high concentrations, the cellular response caused by P.N.O.C.s has the
following characteristics:
?the architecture of the air spaces remain intact,
?scar tissue (collagen) is not synthesised to any degree,
?tissue reaction is potentially reversible.
Extensive concentrations of P.N.O.C.s may:
?seriously reduce visibility,
?cause unpleasant deposits in the eyes, ears and nasal passages,
?contribute to skin or mucous membrane injury by chemical or mechanical action, per
se, or by the rigorous skin cleansing procedures necessary for their removal. [ACGIH]
This limit does not apply:
?to brief exposures to higher concentrations
?nor does it apply to those substances that may cause physiological impairment at
lower concentrations but for which a TLV has as yet to be determined.
This exposure standard applies to particles which
?are insoluble or poorly soluble* in water or, preferably, in aqueous lung fluid (if
data is available) and
?have a low toxicity (i.e.. are not cytotoxic, genotoxic, or otherwise chemically
reactive with lung tissue, and do not emit ionizing radiation, cause immune sensitization
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, or cause toxic effects other than by inflammation or by a mechanism of lung overload).
TITANIUM DIOXIDE:
It is the goal of the ACGIH (and other Agencies) to recommend TLVs (or their
equivalent) for all substances for which there is evidence of health effects at airborne
concentrations encountered in the workplace.
At this time no TLV has been established, even though this material may produce
adverse health effects (as evidenced in animal experiments or clinical experience).
Airborne concentrations must be maintained as low as is practically possible and
occupational exposure must be kept to a minimum.
NOTE: The ACGIH occupational exposure standard for Particles Not Otherwise Specified
(P.N.O.S) does NOT apply.
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2B: Possibly
Carcinogenic to Humans.
IDLH Level: 5000 mg/m3
Animal studies at 10 mg/m3 show no significant fibrosis, possibly reversible
tissue reaction and the architecture of lung air spaces remains intact.
MANGANESE:
Ceiling values were recommended for manganese and compounds in earlier publications.
As manganese is a chronic toxin a TWA is considered more appropriate. Because workers
exposed to fume exhibited manganism at air-borne concentrations below those that affect
workers exposed to dust a lower value has been proposed to provide an extra margin of
safety. This value is still above that experienced by two workers exposed to manganese
fume in the course of one study.
A number of studies have shown that susceptibility to the effects of manganese at or
about 1 - 5 mg/m3 (TWA) can lead to clinical manifestations of manganism or more commonly
to the development of indicators of sub-clinical manganism (e.g. hand tremor, exaggerated
reflexes, short-term memory deficits, poor psychomotor performance). Controlling long
-term exposure to the recommended ES TWA level or below should provide protection for
those individuals susceptible to neurological effects of prolonged exposure.
SILICON:
CEL TWA: 5 mg/m3
NOTE: The CEL TWA is consistent with the value recommended in the
Norwegian ferro-alloy industry (furnace room dust/mixed dust).
Silicon dust appears to have little adverse effect on the lungs and is not
implicated in the genesis of organic disease or in the production of toxic
effects. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective against physical
irritation and possible chronic respiratory effects encountered at higher
levels.
MANGANESE FUME:
Not available
FLUORIDE FUME:
Not available
SILICA WELDING FUMES:
Not available
OZONE:
NOTE: Detector tubes for ozone, measuring in excess of 0.05 ppm, are
commercially available.
Exposure at 0.2 ppm appears to produce mild acute but not cumulative effects. It is
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thought that exposures of the order of 0.1 ppm will be tolerated by most workers
including asthmatics. Chronic exposure at 0.1 ppm or more can induce significant adverse
effects in the lower respiratory tract of both normal and atopic individuals.
Human exposure for 2 hours at an average concentration of 1.5 ppm ozone resulted in a
20% reduction in timed vital capacity of the lung and other effects. Concentrations of
ozone in excess of a few tenths ppm cause occasional discomfort to exposed individuals
manifest as headache, dryness of the throat and mucous membranes of the eyes and nose
following exposures of short duration.
Exposure to ozone during moderate to heavy work loads results in significantly
decreased forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)
at 0.12 ppm; this is effect is greater at higher concentrations.
NITROGEN OXIDES:
Data for nitrogen dioxide:
TLV TWA: 3 ppm 6 mg/m3 STEL: 5 ppm 10 mg/m3
ES TWA: 3 ppm 5.6 mg/m3 STEL: 5 ppm 9.4 mg/m3
IDLH Level: 50 ppm
NOTE: Detector tubes for nitrogen dioxide, measuring in excess of 0.5 ppm,
are commercially available.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
?Safety glasses with side shields
?Chemical goggles.
?Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
OTHER
?Overalls.
?P.V.C. apron.
?Barrier cream.
?Skin cleansing cream.
?Eye wash unit.
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RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing
zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined
as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Level Maximum Protection Half- face Respirator Full- Face Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 BE- - AUS -
1000 50 - BE- - AUS
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - BE- - 2
10000 100 - BE- - 3
100+ Airline**
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Supplied-air type
respirator may be required in special circumstances. Correct fit is essential to ensure
adequate protection.
An approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required in some situations.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage area. Air contaminants
generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine
the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the
contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min.)
from tank (in still air).
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
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Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only.
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Shine silver electrode; insoluble in water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (?Not Applicable
C):
Melting Range (?Not Available
C): Specific Gravity (water=1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Applicable Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Applicable Flash Point (?Not Applicable
C):
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (?Not Applicable
C): Decomposition Temp (?Not Available
C):
State: Manufactured Viscosity: Not Applicable
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
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ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as
"harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human
evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following
ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (eg. liver, kidney) damage is evident.
Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing
mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal
tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however,
ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
EYE
Fumes from welding/brazing operations may be irritating to the eyes.
SKIN
Skin contact does not normally present a hazard, though it is always possible that
occasionally individuals may be found who react to substances usually regarded as inert.
INHALED
Fumes evolved during welding operations may be irritating to the upper-respiratory tract
and may be harmful if inhaled.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
Principal route of exposure is inhalation of welding fumes from electrodes and workpiece.
Reaction products arising from electrode core and flux appear as welding fume depending
on welding conditions, relative volatilities of metal oxides and any coatings on the
workpiece. Studies of lung cancer among welders indicate that they may experience a 30
-40% increased risk compared to the general population. Since smoking and exposure to
other cancer-causing agents, such as asbestos fibre, may influence these results, it is
not clear whether welding, in fact, represents a significant lung cancer risk. Whilst
mild steel welding represents little risk, the stainless steel welder, exposed to
chromium and nickel fume, may be at risk and it is this factor which may account for the
overall increase in lung cancer incidence among welders. Cold isolated electrodes are
relatively harmless.
Welding fume with high levels of ferrous materials may lead to particle deposition in the
lungs (siderosis) after long exposure. This clears up when exposure stops. Chronic
exposure to iron dusts may lead to eye disorders.
Chronic excessive intake of iron have been associated with damage to the liver and
pancreas. People with a genetic disposition to poor control over iron are at an increased
risk. Iron overload in men may lead to diabetes, joint inflammation, liver cancer, heart
irregularities and problems with other organs.
Metallic dusts generated by the industrial process give rise to a number of potential
health problems. The larger particles, above 5 micron, are nose and throat irritants.
Smaller particles however, may cause lung deterioration. Particles of less than 1.5
micron can be trapped in the lungs and, dependent on the nature of the particle, may give
rise to further serious health consequences.
Ozone is suspected to produce lung cancer in laboratory animals; no reports of this
effect have been documented in exposed human populations.
Other welding process exposures can arise from radiant energy UV flash burns, thermal
burns or electric shock
The welding arc emits ultraviolet radiation at wavelengths that have the potential to
produce skin tumours in animals and in over-exposed individuals, however, no confirmatory
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studies of this effect in welders have been reported.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
IRON:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 98600 mg/kg Nil Reported [Patty]
TITANIUM DIOXIDE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Skin (human) 0.3: mg/3d- I Mild
The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or
prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may
produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and
thickening of the skin.
MANGANESE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 9000 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 2.3 mg/m? Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24h - Mild
CALCINED KAOLIN:
No data of toxicological significance identified in literature search.
SILICON:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 3160 mg/kg Nil Reported
MANGANESE FUME:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 2.3 mg/m? Skin (rabbit) 500mg/24H Mild
Oral (rat) LD50: 9000 mg/kg Eye (rabbit) 500mg/24H Mild
The substance has been investigated as a
tumorigen;
found to be an equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS.
FLUORIDE FUME:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (human) TDLo: 3 mg/kg
SILICA WELDING FUMES:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 3160 mg/kg No data [RTECS]
Reports indicate high/prolonged exposures to amorphous silicas induced lung
fibrosis in experimental animals; in some experiments these effects were
reversible. [PATTYS]
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
OZONE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material
ceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways
dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly
irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of
preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of
persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to
severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of
minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the
criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an
infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure
to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that
occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often
particulate in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder
is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
NOTE: Aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Suspected also of increasing the risk of ac
NITROGEN OXIDES:
Data for nitrogen dioxide:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Inhalation (human) LCLo: 200 ppm/1m Nil Reported
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 6200 ppb/10m
Substance has been investigated as a mutagen and reproductive effector.
NOTE: Interstitial edema, epithelial proliferation and, in high
concentrations, fibrosis and emphysema develop after repeated
exposure.
MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
titanium dioxide IARC:2B
manganese ILOM ILOEl
manganese fume ILOM ILOEl
CARCINOGEN
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: titanium dioxide
Category: 2B
REPROTOXIN
ILOM: ILO Agents toxic to the male reproductive system: manganese
REPROTOXIN
ILOEl: ILO Chemicals in the electronics industry that have toxic effects on
reproduction: manganese
REPROTOXIN
ILOM: ILO Agents toxic to the male reproductive system: manganese fume
REPROTOXIN
ILOEl: ILO Chemicals in the electronics industry that have toxic effects on
reproduction: manganese fume
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
TITANIUM DIOXIDE:
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
SILICA WELDING FUMES:
No data
OZONE:
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is less than
or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards: 1993
Commission of the European Communities.
Ozone is found in the atmosphere in varying proportions as it is produced continuously in
the outer layers of the atmosphere by the action of solar UV radiation on oxygen in the
air. It is also formed locally in the air from lightning and from electrical sparks. In
the upper atmosphere it inhibits penetration of UV radiation and so is beneficial to
life. At ground level it is a harmful pollutant because of the damage it can cause to
lungs and to a wide range of materials
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
?Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
?Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
?If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not
remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture
containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
?Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the
product.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATIONS
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No regulations applicable
iron (CAS: 7439-89-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (AQUA/1 to 6 - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (IRRIG - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (STOCK - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (Aquatic
habitat)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (IRRIG)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Agricultural uses (Stock)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Domestic water quality
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 2
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 4
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Chemicals for which guideline values have not been established
titanium dioxide (CAS: 13463-67-7) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Substances that may be used as active ingredients in Listed medicines
Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Sunscreening agents permitted as active ingredients in listed products
CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
titanium dioxide (CAS: 1317-70-0) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
titanium dioxide (CAS: 1317-80-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
manganese (CAS: 7439-96-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (IRRIG - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (IRRIG)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Domestic water quality
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Guideline values for chemicals that are of health significance in drinking-water
calcined kaolin (CAS: 66402-68-4) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 4
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
silicon (CAS: 7440-21-3) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
manganese fume (CAS: 7439-96-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (IRRIG - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (IRRIG)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory Environment Protection Regulation Pollutants entering waterways - Domestic water quality
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia National Pollutant Inventory
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Guideline values for chemicals that are of health significance in drinking-water
fluoride fume (CAS: 16984-48-8) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (IRRIG - inorganic chemicals)
Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (STOCK - inorganic chemicals)
Australia Dangerous Goods Code Draft 7th Edition - List of Common Pesticides with Corresponding UN Numbers
Australia Exposure Standards
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Australia National Pollutant Inventory
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix E (Part 2)
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 2
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 4
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6
silica welding fumes (CAS: 69012-64-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
ozone (CAS: 10028-15-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
No data available for titanium dioxide as CAS: 12188-41-9.
No data available for nitrogen oxides as CAS: Mixture.
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
titanium dioxide 13463- 67- 7, 1317- 70- 0, 1317- 80- 2, 12188-
41- 9
EXPOSURE STANDARD FOR MIXTURES
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m3): 6 mg/m?br>
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is exceeded,
"Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m3 Mixture Conc: (%).
Component Breathing zone Breathing Zone Mixture Conc
(ppm) (mg/m? (%)
nitrogen oxides 3.00 6.0000 0.1
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to the
breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is exceeded,
"Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
At the "Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture" (TWA) (mg/m3): 6 mg/m?br>
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m3 Mixture Conc (%).
Component Breathing Zone Concentration
(mg/m? (%)
silicon 60.0000 1.0
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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