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
2007-08-01
Product name
DOT IDENTIFICATION NO
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Company Information
company name
E. Dillon & Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Inhalation of excessive particulate matter may cause respiratory problems. Avoid breathing excessive dust. Breathing silica containing dust for prolonged periods can cause lung damage.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation EYE CONTACT: Direct contact with dust may cause irritation and/or redness. SKIN CONTACT: Direct contact with dust particles can irritate the skin causing redness and/or itching. SKIN ABSORPTION: Not expected to be a significant exposure route. INHALATION: Dusts may irritate the nose, throat, and respiratory tract by mechanical abrasion. INGESTION: Expected to be practically non-toxic. EFFECTS FOLLOWING PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Chronic exposure to respirable quartz-containing dust in excess of appropriate limits has caused silicosis, a progressive lung disease. CARCINOGENICITY: Crystalline silica, a component in this product, has been listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
