Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
1-5%
General Information
Revision date
2014-03-19
Product name
GELTONE II
Product Synonyms
None
Chemical name
Blend
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Viscosifier Prepared By
Emergency telephone
Australia: 08-64244950
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Company Information
company name
Halliburton/Baroid Australia Pty. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
fdunexchem@halliburton.com
Section 2
Hazard statements
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC, Non-Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of ADG. Hazard Overview May cause mild eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. Organic dust in the presence of an ignition source can be explosive in high concentrations. Good housekeeping practices are required to minimize this potential. Breathing crystalline silica can cause lung disease, including silicosis and lung cancer. Crystalline silica has also been associated with scleroderma and kidney disease. This product contains quartz, cristobalite, and/or tridymite which may become airborne without a visible cloud. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid creating dusty conditions. Use only with adequate ventilation to keep exposures below recommended exposure limits. Wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard EN 149, or equivalent respirator when using this product. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product, which has been provided to your employer. R49 May cause cancer by inhalation. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
T - Toxic. Crystalline silica is not classified as a carcinogen in EU Council Directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC.
Precautionary statements
S22 Do not breathe dust. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
HSNO Classifications
6.7A Known or presumed human carcinogens 6.9B Harmful to human target organs or systems
