Hazardous gases & fumes
Gases produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and may affect
your health. Please take precautions to avoid inhaling them
Ensure your work area is well ventilated, or that you are wearing sufficient
protective equipment to avoid inhaling the fumes
Keep your head out of the direct fume plume
All fumes produced during plasma cutting can be hazardous to health and should not
be inhaled. Certain materials produce more toxic fumes and great care should be
taken when cutting any material made from or containing any of the following:
Antimony
Arsenic
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Titanium
Vanadium
Zinc
Any coated, painted, dipped, galvanised or plated material
Residue from chlorinated solvents
If in doubt, consult the MSDS sheet for any material you are cutting or substance
previously applied to it.
