Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-12-30
Product name
Alex Fraser Recycled Sand (Glass)
CAS No.
14808-60-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
VSoL, RE Wall Fill, Pipe bedding, General / Structural back-fill material, Road construction material
supplier name
Alex Fraser Group
Emergency telephone
+61 3 9371 8000 (Business hours
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Company Information
company name
Alex Fraser Group
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Health hazards
May cause slight eye and skin irritation, as well as irritation of the upper respiratory passages Mould and Bacteria: Operators should avoid physical (skin) contact with the aggregate glass pile and where possible work in an enclosed cabin to minimise dust exposure. When outside the cabin during maintenance activity, maintenance workers should wear a P2 dust mask and gloves to minimise contact with the glass aggregate. Crystalline Silica: Signs/symptoms of Overexposure: Silicosis caused by lung scarring from silica dust. Inhalation may lead to chest pain, cough and decreased vital capacity.
Potential chronic health
Prolonged and repeated exposure can lead to fibrosis and impaired respiratory functions. Crystalline Silica is listed by IARC as a carcinogen (Group 1)
Precautionary statements
S22: Do not breathe dust
Hazard statements
R48: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. (of dust)
