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Revision date: 11/10/2014
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion:
Unlikely due to form of product, except for granular materials. Avoid hand,
clothing, food, and drink contact with metal fume or powder which can
cause ingestion of particulate during hand to mouth activities such as
drinking, eating, smoking, etc. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Contact
a poison control center. Unless the poison control center advises
otherwise, wash out mouth thoroughly with water. If symptoms develop,
seek medical attention at once.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air if breathing is difficult. If breathing has stopped, perform
artificial respiration and obtain medical assistance at once.
Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and
water. For reddened or blistered skin, or thermal burns, obtain medical
assistance at once.
Eye Contact:
Dust or fume from this product should be flushed from the eyes with
copious amounts of clean, tepid water until transported to an emergency
medical facility. Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes tightly closed.
Obtain medical assistance at once.
Arc rays can injure eyes. If exposed to arc rays, move victim to dark room,
remove contact lenses as necessary for treatment, cover eyes with a
padded dressing and rest. Obtain medical assistance if symptoms persist.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Symptoms:
Short-term (acute) overexposure to welding fumes may result in discomfort
such as metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, or dryness or irritation of
nose, throat, or eyes. May aggravate pre-existing respiratory problems
(e.g. asthma, emphysema).
Long-term (chronic) overexposure to welding fumes can lead to siderosis
(iron deposits in lung) and may affect pulmonary function. Manganese
overexposure can affect the central nervous system, resulting in impaired
speech and movement. Bronchitis and some lung fibrosis have been
reported.
Hazards:
Welding hazards are complex and may include physical and health hazards
such as but not limited to electric shock, physical strains, radiation burns
(eye flash), thermal burns due to hot metal or spatter and potential health
effects of overexposure to welding fume or dust. Refer to Section 11 for
more information.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment:
Treat Symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
General fire hazards:
As shipped, this product is nonflammable. However, welding arc and
sparks can ignite combustibles and flammable products. Read and
understand American National Standard Z49.1, "Safety In Welding, Cutting
and Allied Processes” and National Fire Protection Association NFPA 51B,
“Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”
before using this product.
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