Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68855-54-9
Name of the chemical
diatomaceous earth, soda ash flux-calcined
Concentration
100%
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
5-10%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2019-06-10
Product name
Diatomaceous Earth
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H335, H336, H350, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification Health Hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H350: May cause cancer.
Prevention
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.
