Alsey Exeter 70 WAS Mortar

Potential Acute Health Effects

Chronic Eyes Dust or grains can cause mechanical irritation. Liquid Not known. binder is caustic and could cause irritation or burning. Skin Dry material can cause abrasions; wet material could Not known. cause dermatitis on sensitive types of skin. Inhalation* Dust from tear-out may cause upper respiratory Repeated inhalation of dusts containing crystalline silica irritation. over time can cause progressive fibrotic lung disease (silicosis)** and increase the risks of developing respiratory cancer. Ingestion Not considered a likely route of exposure under normal Unknown. product use conditions. May cause gastrointestinal irritation if swallowed. Product is relatively non-toxic. * This product is supplied wet; therefore, constitutes no airborne dust problem. Dust could be present during tear-out. **According to Group 1 of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing disease or other conditions of the lungs, skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Persons that develop silicosis are more likely to develop tuberculosis. Smoking and exposure to crystalline silica increases the risks of lung damage. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and autoimmune related diseases have been linked to crystalline silica exposure.