MSDS

Sheet Steel
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Revision Date: 05/05/2015
Dusts or particulates may cause mechanical irritation due to abrasion. Coated steel may cause skin irritation
in sensitive individuals (see Section 16 for additional information.) Some components in this product are
capable of causing an allergic reaction, possibly resulting in burning, itching and skin eruptions. Contact with
heated material may cause thermal burns.
Inhalation
Dusts may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs. Excessive inhalation of metallic fumes and dusts
may result in metal fume fever, an influenza-like illness. It is characterized by a sweet or metallic taste in
the mouth, accompanied by dryness and irritation of the throat, cough, shortness of breath, pulmonary
edema, general malaise, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pains, blurred vision, fever and chills. Typical
symptoms last from 12 to 48 hours.
Ingestion
Not expected to be acutely toxic via ingestion based on the physical and chemical properties of the
product. Swallowing of excessive amounts of the dust may cause irritation, nausea, and diarrhea.
Potential Fire and Explosion Hazards
Under normal conditions, steel products do not present fire or explosion hazards, and dust generated by
handling steel products is oxidized and not combustible. Processing of steel product by some individual
customers may produce potentially combustible dust that may represent a fire or explosion hazard.
Chronic or Special Toxic Effects
Repeated exposure to fine dusts may inflame the nasal mucosa and cause changes to the lung. In
addition, a red-brown pigmentation of the eye and/or skin may occur.
Welding fumes have been associated with adverse health effects. Contains components that may cause
cancer or reproductive effects. The following components are listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC as
carcinogens: Nickel, chromium (hexavalent), cobalt lead, cadmium, antimony (trioxide), arsenic, beryllium.
See Section 11, for additional, specific information on effects noted above.
Target Organs
Overexposure to specific components of this product that are generated in dusts or fumes may cause
adverse effects to the following organs or systems: eyes, skin, liver, kidney, central nervous system,
cardiovascular system, respiratory system,.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Diseases of the skin such as eczema may be aggravated by exposure. Also, disorders of the respiratory
system including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Long-term inhalation exposure to agents that cause
pneumoconiosis (e.g. dust) may act synergistically with inhalation of oxide fumes or dusts of this product.
4. FlRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact- In case of overexposure to dusts or fumes, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes occasionally lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Thermal burns
should be treated as medical emergencies.
Skin Contact- In case of overexposure to dusts or particulates, wash with soap and plenty of water. Get
medical attention if irritation develops or persists. If thermal burn occurs, flush area with cold water and get
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation- In case of overexposure to dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air. Get immediate medical
attention if symptoms described in this MSDS develop.
Ingestion -Not considered an ingestion hazard. However, if excessive amounts of dust or particulates are
swallowed, treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician -Inhalation of metal fume or metal oxides may produce an acute febrile state, with
cough, chills, weakness, and general malaise, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and remarkable
leukocytosis. Treatment is symptomatic, and condition is self limited in 24-48 hours. Chronic exposure to
dusts may result in pneumoconiosis of mixed type.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Method) -Not applicable
Flammable Limits (%volume in air) - Not applicable
Auto ignition Temperature- Not applicable
Extinguishing Media- For molten metal, use dry powder or sand. For steel dust use or dry sand, water,
foam, argon or nitrogen.