General Information
Revision date
2016-03-31
Product name
Chemical Category
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
‐ Granules for coating roofing shingles
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
APOC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger GHS Hazards and Precautions May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: respiratory system
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Storage/Disposal Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations. Physical Form ‐ Solid Granules Color ‐ White Odor ‐ Slight Oily Flash Point ‐ Not Applicable
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin, Eye, Ingestion/Oral
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Silicosis: Signs/symptoms may include breathlessness, weakness, Exposure chest pain, persistent cough, increased amounts of sputum, and heart disease.
Potential health effects
Inhalation Acute (Immediate) ‐ Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Chronic (Delayed) ‐ Silicosis Skin Acute (Immediate) ‐ Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching. Chronic (Delayed) ‐ This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization. Eye Acute (Immediate) ‐ Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion.. Chronic (Delayed) ‐ Not Classified Ingestion Acute (Immediate) ‐ May be harmful if swallowed. Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Chronic (Delayed) ‐ No data available Carcinogenic Effects ‐ Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. Carcinogenic Effects CAS IARC NTP SILICA, CRYS AIRRESP 14808‐60‐7 Known human carcinogen Quartz (a component of Dacite 14808‐60‐7 Grp. 1: Carcinogenic to humans Porphyry) Titanium Dioxide 13463‐67‐7 Grp. 2B: Possible human carc.