Stainless Steel Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Revision Date: May- 2015 Supersedes: January - 2012 Section 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification GHS Production Stainless Steel CAS Number: Mixture Identifier: (200, 300, 400 Series, 17-7, A286, and 21-6-9) Other means of None identifier: Precision Specialty Metals, Inc. Supplier’s 3301 Medford Street Contact Number: 323.475.3200 (Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM) Information: Los Angeles, California 90063 Section 2 Hazards Identification Stainless steel is not hazardous according to the criteria specified in European Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC. Solid metallic products are classified as “articles” and are not hazardous material under the definitions of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Stainless steel products in their solid state present no inhalation, ingestion or contact health hazard. However, inhaling dusts fumes or musts which may be generated during certain manufacturing procedures such as burning, melting, welding, sawing, brazing, grinding and machining may be hazardous to your health. Dusts may also be irritating to the unprotected skid and eyes. Short Term exposure to fumes/dust generated from stainless steel use and processing may produce irritation of the eyes and respiratory system. Inhalation of high concentrations of freshly formed oxide fumes of iron, manganese and copper may cause metal fume fever, characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat and influenza-like symptoms. Chronic inhalation of high concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dust may lead to a benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). Inhalation of high concentrations of ferric oxide may possibly have a synergistic effect and increase the risk of lung cancer development in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens. Chromium and nickel and their compounds are listed in NTP’s 7th Annual Report on Carcinogens. Exposure to dust and fumes can cause sensitization dermatitis, inflammation and/or ulceration of upper respiratory tract, and cancer of nasal passages and lungs. NTP classifies nickel metal and certain nickel compounds as “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens.” IARC classifies nickel metal as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) and certain nickel compounds as known human carcinogens (Group 1). NTP reports that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of chromium metal and most trivalent chromium (CrIII) compounds in humans and experimental animals. However, NTP classifies certain hexavalent chromium compounds as “known to be carcinogens.” Similarly, IARC indicates that chromium metal and trivalent chromium compounds are not classifiable as human carcinogens (Group 3), but that certain hexavalent chromium compounds are known carcinogens (Group 1). Since the hexavalent form of chromium may be produced during welding, heat-treating and alkaline descaling processes, an industrial hygiene evaluation of such process should be conducted to determine if exposure to hexavalent chromium is present. Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients Component CAS Number EC Number % weight1 Iron [Iron oxide] (Fe) 7439-89-6 231-096-4 60 - 88 Alloying Elements Chromium3 (Cr) 7440-47-3 231-157-5 10 - 30 (Metal) 3 Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 231-111-4 0 - 46 (Metal) Manganese (Mn) 7439-96-5 231-105-1 0 - 15 [elemental & inorganic cpds] Molybdenum (Mo) 7439-98-7 231-107-2 < 8 Copper3 (Cu) 7440-50-8 231-159-6 < 6 Titanium3 (Ti) 13463-67-7 231-142-3 < 6 [metal & dioxide] Carbon (C) 7440-44-0 231-153-3 < 2 Aluminum 3 (Al) 7429-90-5 231-072-3 < 2 Rev. Date May - 2015 1 PSM-SDS-SS Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients (Continue) Phosphorus (P) 7723-14-0 231-768-7 < 0.2 [yellow] Silicon (Si) 7440-21-3 231-130-8 < 2 Niobium (Nb) 7440-03-1 231-113-5 < 2 Tantalum (Ta) 7440-25-7 231-135-5 < 2 [metal & oxide] Tin (Sn) 7440-31-5 231-141-8 < 2 [metal] 3 Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 231-158-0 < 2 [elemental & inorganic cpds] 3 Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 231-100-4 < 0.1 [elemental & inorganic cpds] CAS – Chemical Abstract Service EC – European Community 1Percent of alloying element varies with grade. 2 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen 3SARA, Title III, Section 313 Toxic Chemical 4Ceiling limit not to be exceeded 5Animal carcinogen *All commercial metals may contain small amounts of various elements in addition to those specified. These small quantities (less than 0.1%) frequently referred to as “trace” or “residual” elements, generally originate in the raw material used. Theses elements may include, but are not limited to the following: Arsenic, Cadmium, Nitrogen, and Zirconium. Section 4 First Aid Measures Description of necessary first aid measures: • Inhalation: If large amounts of dust, fumes, and/or particulates are generated, move person to fresh air. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention. • Eye contact: If eyes contact with dust or particulates, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Eye injuries from solid particles should be treated by a physician immediately. • Skin contact: If skin contact with dusts or powders, wash immediately with soap and water. Any cuts or abrasions should be treated promptly with thorough cleansing of the affected area. • Ingestion: If ingested no first aid needed, however if symptoms develop, seek immediate medical attention. For Ingestion of dusts or powder: If swallowed, call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth thorough. Important acute and chronic symptoms/effects: Stainless steel products in their usual physical form do not present an inhalation, ingestion or contact hazard. However, operations such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing, machining and grinding may result in the following effects if exposures exceed recommended limits as listed in Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Acute Effects: • Inhalation: Excessive exposure to high concentrations of dust may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Excessive inhalation of fumes of freshly formed metal oxide particles sized below 1.5 microns and usually between 0.02 - 0.05 microns from many metals can produce an acute reaction known as “metal fume fever”. Symptoms consist of chills and fever (very similar to and easily mistaken with flu symptoms), metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat followed by weakness and muscle pain. The symptoms come on in a few hours after excessive exposures and usually last for 12 – 48 hours. Long-term effects from metal fume fever have not been noticed. Freshly formed oxide fumes of manganese have been associated with causing metal fume fever. Inhalation of chromium compounds may cause upper respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of silica dusts may result in silicosis. Nickel compounds are respiratory tract irritants. • Eye: Excessive exposure to high concentrations of dust may cause irritation and/or sensitization to the eyes. Particles of iron or iron compounds, which become imbedded in the eye, may cause rust stains unless removed promptly. Molybdenum compounds are eye irritants. • Skin: Repeated or prolonged contact with dusts may cause skin irritation or sensitization, possibly leading to dermatitis and allergic sensitization. Molybdenum compounds are skin irritants. • Ingestion: Ingestion of harmful amounts of this product as distributed is unlikely due to its solid insoluble form. Ingestion of dust may cause nausea or vomiting. Chronic Effects by components: • Iron (Iron Oxide): Chronic inhalation of excessive concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dusts may result in the development of a benign pneumoconiosis, called siderosis, which is observable as an X-ray change. No physical impairment of lung function has been associated with siderosis. Inhalation of excessive concentrations of ferric oxide may enhance the risk of lung cancer development in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens. Iron oxide is listed as a Group 3 (not classifiable carcinogen by IARC. Rev. Date May - 2015 2 PSM-SDS-SS Section 4 First Aid Measures (Continue) Chronic Effects by components (Continue): • Chromium: The health hazards associated with exposure to chromium are dependent upon its oxidation state. The metal form (chromium as it exists in this product) is of very low toxicity. However, the hexavalent form is very toxic, repeated or prolonged exposure to hexavalent chromium compounds may cause respiratory irritation, nosebleed, ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum. Industrial exposure to certain forms of hexavalent chromium has been related to an increased incidence of cancer. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) Fourth Annual report on Carcinogens cites “certain Chromium compounds” as human carcinogens. American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has reviewed the toxicity data and concluded that chromium metal is not classifiable as a human carcinogen. Hexavalent chromium may cause genetic defects and is suspected of damaging the unborn child. Developmental toxicity in the mouse, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. • Nickel: Exposure to nickel dusts and fumes can cause sensitization dermatitis, respiratory, irritation, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, edema, and may cause nasal or lung cancer in humans. Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure. IARC lists nickel and certain nickel compounds as Group 2B carcinogens (sufficient animal data). ACGIH lists insoluble nickel compounds as confirmed human carcinogens. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. • Manganese: