Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
409-21-2
Name of the chemical
Silicon carbide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2003-08-15
Product name
Black Silicon Carbide -
CAS No.
409-21-2
supplier name
C-E Minerals
Manufacturer Name
C-E Minerals
Emergency telephone
(304) 387-1160
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Company Information
company name
C-E Minerals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Non-combustible black solid or powder. Abrasive particulate may cause minor eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause transient upper respiratory irritation.
Potential health effects
EYE: Particulate matter may scratch the cornea or cause other mechanical injury to the eye. SKIN: May cause minor Irritation. Not absorbed through the skin. INGESTION: Relatively non-toxic. Ingestion is not anticipated under normal working conditions. INHALATION: Product will act as a nuisance dust. Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause coughing and mild, transitory respiratory irritation. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Scratching or physical damage to the eyes can cause irritation, redness, pain, tear formation, blurred vision, and light sensitivity. (continued) TARGET ORGAN: Lungs CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Repeated inhalation of dusts over time may aggravate pre-existing respiratory disease.
Long term hazards
dust inhalation may decrease the ability of the lungs to clear particulate matter which may cause shortness of breath and increased susceptibility to respiratory disease.
