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Section 11% ToxicolC Iriforrriat%ion (Continue
<br /> j. No Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOST) following Repeated Exposure data was available for Stainless Steel (semi-finished steel products) as
<br /> a whole. The following STOST following Repeated Exposure data was found for the components :
<br /> • Aluminum : Chronic exposure to aluminum flake has been reported to cause pneumoconiosis in workers. Repeat oral exposure to aluminum results in
<br /> decrements in neurobehavioral function and development.
<br /> • Manganese : Neurobehavioral alterations in worker populations with Mn and MnO including: speed and coordination of motor function are especially
<br /> impaired
<br /> • Hexavalent Chrome : Inflammation of lung, skin irritation and ulceration with repeat exposures in workers.
<br /> • Nickel: Rats exposed to Nickel by inlialation at 1 mg/m3 for 90 days developed lung inflammation, hyperplasia and fibrosis.
<br /> • Boron: Mice exposed to amorphous boron at 72 mg/m3 for 6 weeks did not exhibit toxicity
<br /> The above toxicity information was determined from available scientific sources to illustrate the prevailing posture of the scientific community. The scientific resources includes:
<br /> The American Conference of Governmental industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure indices (BEls) with Other
<br /> Worldwide Occupational Exposure Values 2009, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), The National Toxicology Program (NTP) updated documentation, the
<br /> World Health Organization (WHO) and other available resources, the international Uniform Chemical information Database (IUCLiD), European Union Risk Assessment Report
<br /> (EU-RAR), Concise international Chemical Assessment Documents (CiCAD), European Union Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (EU-SCOEL), Agency for Toxic
<br /> Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) , Hazardous Substance Data Bank (HSDB), and International Programme on Chemical Safety (iPCS).
<br /> Section 12 Ecological Information
<br /> Not applicable for solid alloy in its as-shipped form. No information has been found on specific alloy as a whole in order to determine its effect if released
<br /> into the environment in finely divided form. It is believed that finely divided alloy, based on its components, will be hazardous to fish, animals, plants and
<br /> the environment if released, the degree of which would depend on the particle size and quantity released. In addition, if particles are small enough, alloy
<br /> may be ingested by wildlife, with possible toxic effects occurring,
<br /> The solid alloy is not expected to migrate easily into soil or groundwater based upon its insoluble form. However, finely-divided alloy can become mobile in
<br /> water and contaminate soil and groundwater, if particles are small enough. Finely-divided alloy may persist in the environment for long periods, based upon
<br /> the corrosion resistant, insoluble, and non-biodegradable properties of the alloy. In addition, heavy metals may contaminate the food chain and ultimately
<br /> be consumed by humans.
<br /> Over time, steel will react with oxygen to form metallic oxides, the rate of which depends on various conditions. Iron oxidizes most rapidly in moist air.
<br /> Metallic particulate discharged to a POTW may pass - through or contaminate sewage sludge, may interfere with the treatment system process, and may be
<br /> non-compliant with a POTW permit or other regulations .
<br /> Hazard Category: Not Reported
<br /> Hazard Symbol : No Symbol
<br /> Signal Word: No Signal Word
<br /> Hazard Statement: No Hazard Statement
<br /> Ecotoxicity: No data available for the product, Stainless Steel as a whole However, individual components of the product have been found to be toxic to the
<br /> environment. Metal dusts may migrate into soil and groundwater and be ingested by wildlife as follows :
<br /> • Hexavalent Chronic: EC50 and LD50 to algae and invertebrates < 1 mg.
<br /> • Aluminum : LCSO > 100 mg/1 for fish and algae
<br /> Mobility: No data available for the product, Stainless Steel (semi-finished steel products) as a whole. However, individual components of the product have
<br /> been found to be absorbed by plants from soil.
<br /> Persistence & Degradability: No Data Available
<br /> Bioaccumulative Potential: No Data Available
<br /> Section 13 Disposal � Consideations'. .`, `
<br /> Disposal : Steel scrap should be recycled whenever possible. Product dusts and fumes from processing operations should also be recycled,
<br /> or classified by a competent environmental professional and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state or local regulations .
<br /> Dusts from use and processing may be classified as a hazardous waste, depending on various properties of the dust (e.g. toxicity, solubility, flammability),
<br /> which are defined further within 40 CFR Part 261 and other federal, state and/or local laws. Solid waste generated from product use and processing should
<br /> be classified by a competent environmental professional and disposed, processed or recycled in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
<br /> Container Cleaning and Disposal : Follow applicable Federal, state and local regulations . Observe safe handling precautions . European
<br /> Waste
<br /> Catalogue ( EWC) : 16- 01 - 17 (ferrous metals) , 12 - 01 - 99 (wastes not otherwise specified), 16 03 (off specification batches and unused
<br /> products) , or
<br /> 1S 0104 (metallic packaging) .
<br /> Please note this information is for Stainless Steel in its original form. Any alterations can void this information .
<br /> Section 14 Transport Information
<br /> DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172 . 101) :
<br /> US Department of Transportation (DOT) under 49 CFR 172 does not regulate Stainless Steel (semi -finished steel products) as a hazardous
<br /> material . All federal, state, and local laws and regulations that apply to the transport of this type of material must be adhered to.
<br /> Rev. Date May - 2015 7 PSM -SDS-SS
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