Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-03-23
Product name
BUEHLER IRON OXIDE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Polishing compound
supplier name
BUEHLER, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Company Information
company name
BUEHLER, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Dust irritating to respiratory tract. ACUTE EFFECTS – EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause tearing and redness. ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Prolonged contact may cause skin abrasion. ACUTE EFFECTS – INHALATION: Dust or vapors may be slightly irritating to respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: May cause nausea and vomiting. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: *This product contains encapsulated silicon dioxide (quartz, silica). No exposure to free respirable silica is anticipated during normal use of this product. It should be noted, however, that free respirable silica may be released by grinding or machining of cured compound and has been listed as a confirmed human carcinogen by NTP and IARC. Inhalation of free respirable silica may cause silicosis or other serious delayed lung injury. Recent studies have also suggested that individuals with silicosis are at increased risk of developing tuberculosis, scleroderma, and/or increased incidence of kidney lesions.
Further information
No information
Principle Routes of Exposure
INHALATION
