General Information
Product name
Cascade Minerals
Product Synonyms
Cascade Minerals, Remineralizing Soil Booster, Volcanic Basalt, Rock Dust, Basalt Dust
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Central Oregon Basalt Products, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Non
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
When looking at the different classifications of the hazards this chemical meets you will see category numbers to tell you how severe the hazard is. Please remember, these numbers ARE NOT the same as the old NFPA/HMIS system. In this case, the numbering generally starts at 1(most hazardous) and ends at 5(least hazardous). There are letters used in certain categories as well. Always remember, the lower the number or letter, the more severe the hazard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
No Classifications – No Hazardous Chemicals
Hazard pictograms
No Necessary Pictograms
Signal word
Non Toxic
Hazard statements
Non Toxic if ingested in small amounts. Large quantities may cause gastro-intestinal irritation. Direct contact to eyes may cause pain or discomfort due to abrasion. No known skin irritants. Not harmful to throat or nasal passages, may cause lung irritation if inhaled for long periods
Prevention
No specific safety equipment required. Gloves, Safety Glasses, and Dust Masks are recommended to avoid accidental irritation or inhalation.
Response
If Ingested in Large Quantities: Wash out mouth with water, and ingest several glasses of water, then induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact a physician immediately. If In Eyes: Gently rinse with lukewarm water or a saline solution for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelid(s) open. Remove Contacts if possible and rinse again. Do not attempt to remove large material from eye(s). Contact a physician if irritation occurs. If Irritating Skin: Gently and carefully brush away basalt from irritated areas. Rinse with warm water and brush carefully with a damp cloth. Wash exposed clothes, and contact a physician if irritation persists or worsens. If Inhaled: Move source of dust away from person, or move victim to source of fresh air. Dust should clear naturally from nasal and throat passages. If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration and Contact a physician immediately. Prolonged and chronic exposure to inhaling basalt dust may lead to further complications (See Section 11 for specific information).
Storage
Non-Dangerous, Store in a Dry Place.
Disposal
Basalt is a naturally occurring biodegradable element. No special disposal required. Always follow local regulations.
