Euco Thin Patch 514

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Chemical Name: CAS-No. Weight % Crystalline Silica (Quarts) Silica Sand 14808-60-7 40.0 - 70.0 Portland Cement 65997-15-1 30.0 - 60.0 3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION: Emergency Overview: Gray. Powder. Dust may irritate nose and throat. Dust irritating to the respiratory tract. Leave area to breathe fresh air. Avoid further overexposure. If symptoms persist, get medical attention. Acute potential effects: Inhalation: Dust may irritate nose and throat. Dust irritating to the respiratory tract. Eyes: Direct contact may cause severe irritation. May cause mechanical irritation or abrasion, and possible chemical burns. May cause temporary injury. Ingestion: May cause irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea and vomiting. Skin: May cause severe irritation. May cause dryness, cracking, irritation and chemical burns. May produce cement dermatitis due to primary irritation from alkaline, hydroscopic and abrasive properties. Aggravated medical conditions: Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure. Chronic Health Effects: Inhalation of crystalline silica (quartz) can cause cancer based on animal data, and IARC concludes sufficient evidence in humans (Group 1). Prolonged and repeated overexposure to free crystalline silica dust above the TLV level may cause scarring of the lungs with cough and shortness of breath. A delayed lung injury, silicosis may result from breathing free silica.