Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<1
General Information
Revision date
2008-09-24
Product name
SWEEPING COMPOUND
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Sweeping Compound
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (202) 483-7616
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Compliance Services
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview *Hazard Determination System (HDS): Health, Flammability, Reactivity CAUTION 1 0 CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Contains material which can cause cancer. NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse effects are lessened by following all prescribed safety precautions, including the use of proper personal protective equipment. Acute Effects Routes of Entry Inhalation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Dust may cause mechanical irritation to eye. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching. Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact. Inhalation Inhalation not likely under normal use conditions. Avoid breathing dust. Ingestion No data on acute toxicity of the product when ingested.
Potential chronic health
Contains crystalline silica, which may cause lung disease and/or cancer. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degrees of respiratory irritation or lung damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Carcinogenicity Contains material which can cause cancer. [Classified 1 by IARC, 1 by NTP - Crystalline Silica- Quartz] Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Additional information
See Toxicological Information (Section 11)
