California Proposition 65 Declaration
Scientific Cutting Tools, Inc. is providing notification to inform you that our products may contain one or more of the following chemicals identified under California Proposition 65. The Proposition 65-listed chemicals identified may be present at trace amounts. These chemicals are present in our finished products.
Substances That May Be Present
| Substance Name | Synonyms | CAS Number | EC Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt metal powder | Cobalt | 7440-48-4 | 231-158-0 |
| Cadmium and cadmium compounds | Cadmium (Cd) | 7440-43-9 | 231-152-8 |
The full Proposition 65 chemical list can be found at:
🔗 https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list
Potential for Exposure
While Scientific Cutting Tools does not believe the presence of these chemicals would lead to a significant exposure under many typical use conditions, some uses of the product could result in significant exposure to Proposition 65-listed chemicals.
Specifically:
If our products are cut, ground, or welded, chemicals may become airborne and respirable.
High heat treatments to steels containing chromium may lead to the formation of hexavalent chromium.
Consequently, we are providing this information pursuant to Title 27, California Code of Regulation, Article 6, Section 25600.2.
Required Warning Text
For listed carcinogens:
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For listed reproductive toxicants:
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants:
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer, and [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Distributor Responsibility
If our products are further distributed or sold to others in California, you may be required to provide this warning information to those retail sellers and/or distributors. You may wish to consult with counsel to identify your Proposition 65 warning obligations.
Safety Recommendations
Scientific Cutting Tools recommends the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and the implementation of good industrial hygiene practices when using its products to limit potential exposure to all chemicals.
Last updated: May 21, 2020
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