Once Ground, Double Ground, Air Float, Seneca, Trifil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H372

Code

Statements

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product contains respirable crystalline silica and is therefore classified as STOT RE1 according to criteria defined in the Regulation EC 1272/2008 and harmful according to the criteria in Directive 67/548/EC due to the potential for the generation of airborne respirable crystalline silica. Depending on the type of handling and use (e.g. grinding, drying), airborne respirable crystalline silica may be generated. Prolonged and/or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust should be monitored and controlled. This product should be handled with care to avoid / minimize dust generation.

CLP CLASSIFICATION

STOT RE1 This product contains more than 10% respirable microcrystalline silica (quartz).

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC Symbol letter Xn

Hazard statements

Harmful H 372, causes damage to lung through prolonged or repeated inhalation

R-phrase(s)

R48/20 harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure to inhalation

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazard pictogram according to EC 1272/2008:

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breath dust P285: In case of inadequate ventilation, wear repiratory protection P501: Dispose of contents / containers in accordance with local regulation

2.3 Other hazards

This product is an inorganic substance and does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH.