Blast Furnace Slag

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The categories of Health Hazards as defined in “GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICALS (GHS), Third revised edition ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev. 3” United Nations, New York and Geneva, 2009 have been evaluated and listed below. Refer to Section 3, 8 and 11 for additional information. 2 (b) Signal Word, Hazard Statement(s), Symbols and Precautionary Statement(s):

Hazard statements

May causing cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to lungs through Carcinogenicity - 1A prolonged or repeated exposure by Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) Repeat Exposure -1 Danger inhalation. Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity – Oral 4 Causes skin irritation. Skin irritation – 2 Warning Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) Single Exposure -3 May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Serious eye Damage/eye irritation – 1 Danger Section 2: Hazard Identification (continued)

Response

Storage/Disposal Do not breathe dusts. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If exposed, Store locked up. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye concerned or feel unwell: Get medical protection / face protection. advice/attention. Recycle and or dispose of contents in accordance with federal, state and Use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for local regulations. several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if Wash thoroughly after handling. present and easy to do. Continue Rinsing. Immediately call a poison center Obtain special instructions before use. or doctor. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. and understood. Caustic burns must be treated promptly by a doctor. If skin irritation occurs: get Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

2.3 Other hazards

Inhalation may cause serious respiratory irritation or lung damage. Repeated inhalation may increase symptoms in individuals with pre-existing chronic lung disease. Heating the product may produce hydrogen sulfide which is a highly flammable toxic gas. Dusts from this product, when combined with water or sweat, produce a corrosive alkaline solution. 2 (d) Unknown Acute Toxicity Statement (mixture): None Known