Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
238-878-4/14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<5%
General Information
Product name
Silica Sand
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
and uses advised against
Emergency telephone
0344 892 0111
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Aggregate Industries UK Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008 The product gives potential for generation of respirable dust during handling and use. Dust may contain respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged inhalation of respirable dust may cause lung fibrosis. Principal symptoms of lung fibrosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled. Repeated inhalation of excessive amounts of respirable silica may cause silicosis
2.2 Label elements
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
2.3 Other hazards
None
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008: The product gives potential for generation of respirable dust during handling and use. Dust may contain respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged inhalation of respirable dust may cause lung fibrosis. Principal symptoms of lung fibrosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled. Repeated inhalation of excessive amounts of respirable silica may cause silicosis.
