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Health Effects
Warnings:
CAUTION!. Respiratory irritant. May cause silicosis.
Acute Health Effects:
Hazards Identification
From MSDS:
Emergency Overview
CAUTION!. Respiratory irritant. May cause silicosis.
Potential health effects
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation (breathing)
Symptoms of acute overexposure
Skin contact: Abrasive, but not otherwise hazardous on skin contact.
Eye contact: May cause mechanical irritation
Inhalation: Irritant. (Inhalation is unlikely since the aggregrate is slightly wetted with a coupling agent which inhibits dusting).
Ingestion: May cause gastric distress (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
Medical Conditions Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure: Persons with respiratory problems such as emphysema and asthma should avoid inhalation.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:
IARC lists respirable silica quartz as a suspect human carcinogen based on animal testing.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available.
First Aid:
Eye Contact: Avoid rubbing particles into eyes. Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: None under normal use. If particles are driven into skin, wash thoroughly and bandage if needed.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep individual calm. Obtain medical attention
