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
2014-10-27
Product name
Macrolite
Chemical name
Mixture, primarily Nepheline Syenite (consists largely of nepheline and alkali feldspars)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ceramic filtration media
Manufacturer Name
Fairmount Water Solutions, Inc
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fairmount Water Solutions, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Hazard Overview Product is chemically inert, water-insoluble, non-combustible mineral consisting of free flowing spheres (particle size approximately 0.01-inch to ½-inch). High dust concentrations generated during handling may cause mechanical irritation to mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and eyes.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product does not meet the criteria for hazard classification specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication Standard). Physical: Health: Environmental: Not Classified Signal Word and Pictogram:
Precautionary statements
Not required
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause mechanical irritation to upper respiratory tract. Eye: Dusts may cause mechanical irritation to the eye. If eye is rubbed, scratching of cornea can occur. Ingestion: Small diameter spheres (0.01-0.5 inch) represent a potential choking hazard. Ingestion of excessive amount of the product may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Skin: Not absorbed or considered harmful to skin.
Potential chronic health
No chronic health effects are known.
