SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Product identifier Product form Product name Product group : Mixture : Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Reinforcing Bars : Trade product 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use 1.3. Supplier Gerdau Long Steel North America 4221 West Boy Scout Blvd. 33607 Tampa T (800) 876-3626 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-CA) Skin sensitization Category 1 H317 Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-CA labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS-CA) : Signal word (GHS-CA)Hazard statements (GHS-CA) Hazard statements (GHS-CA) Precautionary statements (GHS-CA) GHS07 : Warning GHS08 : May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer : Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/ IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Specific treatment (see... on this label) If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Store locked up Dispose of contents/container to... 2.3. Other hazards 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-CA) No data available SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures Name Product identifier % Classification (GHS-CA) Iron oxide (Fe2O3) (CAS No) 1309-37-1 91.1 Not classified Manganese (CAS No) 7439-96-5 2 Not classified 01/10/2015 EN (English US) Page 1
Name Product identifier % Classification (GHS-CA) Copper (CAS No) 7440-50-8 1.5 Not classified Nickel (CAS No) 7440-02-0 0.5 Skin sensitization Category 1, H317 Carcinogenicity Category 2, H351 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1, H372 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16 SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures after inhalation First-aid measures after skin contact First-aid measures after eye contact First-aid measures after ingestion : Allow victim to breathe fresh air. Allow the victim to rest. : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist. : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Symptoms/injuries after inhalation Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms : May cause an allergic skin reaction. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. SECTION 5: Fire fighting measures 5.1. Suitable extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. 5.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media 5.3. Specific hazards arising from the hazardous product 5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Firefighting instructions Protection during firefighting SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.2. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up 6.3. Reference to other sections Sea transport (IMO) SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling Hygiene measures 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions Incompatible products Incompatible materials : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment. : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials. : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. Avoid breathing dust, fume. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. : Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. : Store in a dry place. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. : Strong bases. Strong acids. : None known. 01/10/2015 EN (English US) SDS ID: 760 2/5
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters 8.2. Appropriate engineering controls Appropriate engineering controls 8.3. Individual protection measures/personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Avoid dust formation. : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Hand protection Eye protection Respiratory protection : Wear protective gloves. : Chemical goggles or safety glasses. : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance Color : Gray. Metallic. Odor : odorless. Odor threshold ph ph solution Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) Relative evaporation rate (ether=1) Melting point : 1540 C Freezing point Boiling point : 5432 F Flash point Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapor pressure Vapor pressure at 50 C Relative vapor density at 20 C Relative density : 7.85 Relative density of saturated gas/air mixture Specific gravity / density Relative gas density Solubility Log Pow Log Kow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, kinematic (calculated value) (40 C) Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Explosion limits LEL UEL 9.2. Other information SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products : Stable under normal conditions. : No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. : Extremely high or low temperatures. : Strong acids. Strong bases. : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. On combustion, forms: carbon oxides (CO and CO2). 01/10/2015 EN (English US) SDS ID: 760 3/5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity (oral) Acute toxicity (dermal) Acute toxicity (inhalation) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : May cause an allergic skin reaction. : Suspected of causing cancer. Aspiration hazard Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity 12.2. Persistence and degradability Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Reinforcing Bars Persistence and degradability Not established. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Reinforcing Bars Bioaccumulative potential Not established. 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Other adverse effects Other information : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Disposal methods Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 14: Transport information 14.1. Basic shipping description In accordance with TDG TDG Not regulated for transport DOT Not regulated for transport 14.3. Air and sea transport IMDG IATA 01/10/2015 EN (English US) SDS ID: 760 4/5
SECTION 15: Regulatory information National/international regulations Regulatory reference SECTION 16: Other information : Listed on the Canadian IDL (Ingredient Disclosure List). Full text of H-phrases: ------ H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction ------ H351 Suspected of causing cancer ------ H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure SDS Canada (GHS) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 01/10/2015 EN (English US) SDS ID: 760 5/5