BD Vacutainer Brand SST Tubes containing Silica and Gel

Hazard statements

EU: This product contains no hazardous constituents, or the concentration of all chemical constituents are below the regulatory threshold limits described by European Directive 91/155/EEC, and 93/112/EC. U.S.: Silica dust particles may cause slight eye irritation. Inhalation of large amounts of silica dust causes acute pneumoconiosis, characterized by coughing and throat irritation. Repeated inhalation of silica dust may cause silicosis, a delayed (chronic) lung disease characterized by a severe fibrous scarring of the lung. Silicosis may be progressive and result in heart failure. Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis, and may lead to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Amorphous Silica is classified by IARC as Group 3 (Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.) Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid generation and accumulation of dusts.

Principle Routes of Exposure

eyes, inhalation

Classification system

The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU- list, and extended by company and literature data. Acute Exposure Effects: Eyes: May cause slight eye irritation. Skin: None identified. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Ingestion: None identified. Repeated Exposure Effects: Eyes: May cause slight eye irritation. Skin: None identified. Inhalation: Repeated inhalation exposure to silica dust may cause silicosis, a delayed (chronic) lung disease characterized by a severe fibrous scarring of the lung. Silicosis may be progressive and result in heart failure. Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis, and may lead to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Ingestion: None identified. Medical Conditions Which Might be Aggravated: Pre-existing lung disease NFPA ratings (scale 0-4): Health =2 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 Specific Hazard = 0 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4): Health =2 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0 Special = 0