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Health Effects
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| Contains concrete aggregates sand/gravel (CAS# 14808-60-7). Avoid breathing dust. Respirable silica may cause serious lung problems. There is limited evidence silica is a carcinogen. The use of gloves, goggles, and where appropriate, dust masks and other protective clothing is recommended. |
From MSDS
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Inhalation? Yes Skin? No Ingestion? No
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Skin Contact: NA
Eye Contact: May cause discomfort
Inhalation: Repeated inhalation of respirable dust for extended periods of time may cause injury to lungs.
Ingestion: NA
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, decreased pulmonary function, progressive respiratory symptoms (silicosis), irritation eyes and potential occupational carcinogen.
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From MSDS
Repeated inhalation of respirable dust for extended periods may cause injury to the lungs (silicosis).
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From MSDS
Crystalline Silica is recognized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Group 1 carcinogen, by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as a Group 2 carcinogen.
Warning: This product contains crystalline silica, a chemical known to the State of California (Proposition 65) to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other reproductive toxicity.
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From MSDS
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If cough, irritation, difficulty in breathing persist or develop, call a physician.
Skin Contact: NA
Ingestion: NA
Eye Contact: Do not rub eyes. Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
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N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
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Handling/Disposal
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Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: No hazard. Vacuum or sweep up and dispose of in standard landfill. Avoid excessive dusting.
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Store material on pallets in a dry location. Avoid contact with eyes or skin.
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From MSDS
Preferred procedure is to vacuum material. Otherwise, spray with water and clean up with broom and shovel. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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| Quartz | 014808-60-7 | |
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