Issue of November 2022
Product name: Alleima 13C26
Alleima 13C26 is a martensitic stainless chromium steel. After heat treatment the grade is characterized by, very high hardness, good corrosion resistance, very good wear resistance
Alleima 13C26 is mainly used for razor blades but is also the standard grade for surgical knives. It is also used for different types of industrial knives for food processing such as bacon and derider blades.
Manufacturer, supplier:
Alleima AB including any of its producing subsidiaries.
Address main office:
Alleima AB
S-811 81 SANDVIKEN
Sweden
Tel: +46 26 426 00 00
Website: www.alleima.com
Contact: ehs.miljoskydd@alleima.com
In case of emergency, contact your local authority advisor.
Classification | Hazard statement |
Carc. 1B | H350 May cause cancer |
Repr. 1B | H360F May damage fertility. |
Muta. 2 | H341 Suspected of causin genetic effects. |
Skin Sens. 1 | H317: May cause an allergic reaction |
Resp. Sens. 1 | H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled |
Table 1 Classification according to EC 1272/2008 regulation.
Since these products are massive alloys, labeling is not required
There are no hazards of concern for man or the environment.
Dust and fume may be generated during processing e.g. in welding, cutting and grinding. If airborne concentrations of dust and fume are excessive, inhalation over long periods may affect workers' health, primarily of the lungs.
Element | CAS number | EINECS number |
Concentration, wt-% | Classification |
Hazard statement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chromium |
7440-47-3
|
231-157-5
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
Manganese |
7439-96-5
|
231-105-1
|
0.7
|
-
|
-
|
Carbon | 7440-44-0 | 231-153-3 |
<1
|
Eye Irrit. 2 | H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation |
Cobalt | 7440-48-4 | 231-158-0 | <0.06 | ||
Carc. 1B | H350 May cause cancer. | ||||
Repr. 1B | H360F May damage fertility. | ||||
Muta. 2 | H341 Suspected of causing genetic effects. | ||||
Skin Sens. 1 | H317: May cause an allergic reaction. | ||||
Resp. Sens 1 | H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing | ||||
Aquatic Chronic 4 | H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. |
Table 2 Composition and classification according to EC 1272/2008 regulation.
There are no specific first aid measures developed. Medical attention should be sought in case of an excessive inhalation of dust, a physical injury to the skin or to the eyes.
Note that austenitic stainless steel particles are non-magnetic or only slightly magnetic and may therefore not respond to a magnet placed over the eye.
No relevant information has been identified.
No relevant information has been identified.
Alloys in massive form are not combustible.
However, care should be taken to avoid exposing fine process dust (e.g. from grinding and blasting operations) to high temperatures as it may present a potential fire hazard.
None identified.
None identified.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
None.
There are no special technical measures involved in handling. Normal precautions should be taken to avoid physical injury from coiled or bundled products, possibly with sharp edges:
Straps or bands, used to secure some products, should not be used for lifting. Coils and bundled products (e.g. sections, rods, bars, etc.) may spring apart when the banding is removed and the banding itself could cause eye or other injury when tension is released.
Certain products may, as a result of processing, be brittle or have residual stress that might cause fracture or significant deformation.
All products are likely to have sharp edges that could cause lacerations and flying particles may be produced when shearing.
Suitable protective clothing and equipment, such as hand and eye protection, should be worn and systems of work adopted to take account of any hazards arising from the risk of fracturing or the release of tension when breaking open banding.
Suitable racks should be used to ensure stability when stocking narrow coils.
The product is stable in storage. However, it should be kept in mind that the products may display sharp edges and a sufficiently robust place capable of carrying the significant weight of the products should be used for storage.
None identified.
Elements | TD | ID | RD |
---|---|---|---|
Carbon | 3 | ||
Manganese and its inorganic compounds as Mn | 0.2 | 0.05 | |
Chromium and its compounds as Cr | 0.5 | ||
Cobalt and its inorganic compounds as Co | 0.02 |
Table 3 Occupational Exposure Limits, NGV, (mg/m3 ) in Sweden.
NGV = Nivågränsvärde (One working day exposure)
TD = Total Dust
ID = Inhalable Dust
RD = Respirable Dust
In the processing of all metallic materials, exposure to fume and dust must be kept below any legally imposed limits.
Dust and fumes may be generated in use, e.g. by cutting, grinding and welding processes, which may contain materials subject to exposure limits. To ensure these limits are not exceeded, adequate general or local ventilation or fume extraction should be provided.
In accordance with European and national health and safety regulations, it is necessary to assess the need for personal protection equipment and appropriate approved respiratory protection should be provided for those workers at risk of inhalation. Suitable hand and eye protection should be worn where there is a risk of laceration, flying particles, welding heat radiation or contact with oils during processing.
The process of welding should only be performed by trained workers with the personal protective equipment in accordance with the laws of each member state relating to safety.
Emissions from ventilation or equipment in the workplace should be controlled in order to ensure that environmental legislation is fulfilled.
The physical properties are related to a number of factors, including alloying elements, heat treatment, and manufacturing route, but the data presented below can generally be used for rough calculations.
Appearance: Grey solid
Melting Point: 3652°C
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 20°C
Density: 7.7 g/cm3
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Thermal conductivity at 20°C, 8-30 W/(m K).
Not explosive.
Stable and non-reactive under normal ambient atmospheric conditions.
Stable and non-reactive under normal ambient atmospheric conditions.
May react in contact with strong acids, releasing gaseous acid decomposition products, e.g. hydrogen, oxides of nitrogen.
When heated to very high temperatures fumes may be produced (e.g. by cutting, welding or melting operations).
May react in contact with strong acids, releasing gaseous acid decomposition products, e.g. hydrogen, oxides of nitrogen.
See section 10.3. and 10.5.
Not acutely toxic.
The exposure route of concern is inhalation. These stainless steel products are in massive form, not capable of being inhaled.
Not corrosive to skin.
Cobalt is classified as a skin sensitizer. It causes skin sensitization in susceptible individuals through prolonged intimate contact with the skin.
During mechanical working, flame cutting or welding, dust, or fumes containing complex or mixed oxides (spinels) of its constituents, may be formed. Over long periods, inhalation of excessive airborne levels may have long term health effects, primarily affecting the lungs.
Not classified as carcinogenic.
Not classified as mutagenic.
Not toxic for reproduction.
Not ecotoxic.
Not relevant.
None.
Not soluble in water. Immobile.
Not relevant.
No known harmful effects. No special precautions are required.
Surplus and scrap (waste) are valuable commodities and in demand for the production of prime stainless steel.
Recycling routes are well-established, and recycling is, therefore, the preferred disposal route. Disposal to landfill is not harmful to the environment, but is a waste of resources and therefore less desirable than recycling.
No special precautions required.
The product is not classified as hazardous for transport.
No specific regulation.
No chemical safety assessment has been published.
The Council of Europe published “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles – A practical guide for manufacturers and regulators, 1st ed 2013” to ensure that metallic materials used in contact with food comply with the regulation EC 1935/2004. The document includes a section on stainless steels.
Alloys are considered as articles under regulation EC 1907/2006, concerning the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH). In accordance with REACH and regulation EC 1272/2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) only substances and preparations require a safety data sheet (SDS). While articles under REACH do not require a classic SDS but articles shall be accompanied by sufficient information to permit safe use and disposal. In order to comply with this requirement, a safety information sheet (SIS) has been developed.
The information given in this safety information sheet is based on the present level of our knowledge and experience. The data sheet describes the products with respect to safety requirements. The data given is not intended as a confirmation of product properties and does not constitute a legal contractual relationship, nor should it be used as the basis for ordering these products.
*Previous designation: Material Safety Datasheet (MSD)