General Information
Revision date
2016-09-02
Product name
Crushed Rock - Limestone Gravel Alternative
CAS No.
65996-71-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Harsco Crushed rock is used in unpaved areas, driveways, walkways and livestock areas. It also is used as chip and seal material on roads, and as rip rap and drainage material
Manufacturer Name
Harsco Metals
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Company Information
company name
Harsco Metals
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pmazzarella@harsco.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H320, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS CLASSIFICATIONS Health Acute Toxicity 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled, skin Irritant 2 H315 Causes skin irritation STOTSE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Eye Irritant 2B H320 Causes eye irritation
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Exclamation mark
Hazard statements
Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
General: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves. Wash thoroughly after handling. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). , IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health: Acute Toxicity 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled, skin. Irritant 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. STOTSE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Eye Irritant 2B H320 Causes eye irritation. GHS LABEL The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Exclamation mark SIGNAL WORD: WARNING HAZARD STATEMENTS Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS General: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves. Wash thoroughly after handling. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). , IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name Wt.% CAS Steelmaking Slags 100 65996-71-6 COMMENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Larnite, beta-dicalcium-silicate [Beta -Ca2SiO4] Srebrodolskite, calcium-iron-oxide [ Brownmillerite, calcium-aluminum-iron-o Spinel [Me2+Me3+2Os] Wuestite, Solid solution of iron (ll)-oxide with MgO and MnO Gehlenite, calcium-aluminum-silicate [Ca2Al2SiC>7] Bredigite, calcium-magnesium-silicate 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: If contact with eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Consult a physician. SKIN: Using cool water and a pH neutral soap, wash skin surfaces that have been in contact with the material. Seek medical attention for rashes, burns, irritated skin or prolonged exposures. INGESTION: Rinse mouth thoroughly if ingested. Do not induce vomiting. If discomfort continues, consult a physician. INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Dust in throat and nasal passages should clear spontaneously. If discomfort continues, consult a physician. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE CHRONIC EFFECTS: Symptoms of poisoning may occur after several hours; therefore medical observation should be performed for at least 48 hours after exposure. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. COMMENTS: Show this Safety Data Sheet to physician in attendance. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE CLASS: This product is non-combustible. GENERAL HAZARD: None known EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Move product containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers by flooding with water until heat is dissipated. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES LARGE SPILL: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches. Collect spillage using appropriate equipment. Dispose of collected materials inaccordance with Federal, State and local regulations. GENERAL PROCEDURES: Pick up spilled material using vacuums or wet sweeping to minimize dusting. Avoid using compressed air. RELEASE NOTES: In the unused form, the material is non-hazardous as defined in state and federal regulations. COMMENTS: Spillage into water may result in an elevated pH level. Do not attempt to wash spillage into sewers or storm water drains. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE GENERAL PROCEDURES: Normal temperature and pressure do not affect material. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches. HANDLING: If stored in a stockpile under dry and windy conditions, apply water to avoid dust formation. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Use tight fitting googles if dust is generated. RESPIRATORY: None required if material is wet. If dry, ventilate to maintian air quality below OELs. If adequate ventilation is not avaialble, use a NIOSH-approved N95 dust mask or a respirator with paniculate filters to prevent inhalation of dusts. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear hard hats, protective clothing and hard toed shoes to protect from impact and abrasion. In conditions where splashing water will occur, impervious PPE should be worn to protect the skin. WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash hands after handling. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS: Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing, and launder before reuse. Wash hands before breaks and at end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. COMMENTS: Occupational exposure limits (OELs) are as follows: ACGIH TLV's for Nuisance Dusts Total Dust: 10mg/m3 <1% quartz (max) Respirable Dust: 5 mg/m3 <1% quartz (max) 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ODOR: None COLOR: Grey colored granular solid or aggregate. pH: 10 to 12 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Low solubility in water; can raise pH of water to values of 11 to 12 due to alkaline nature. DENSITY: 85 to 125 Ibs/cu ft. Varies with gradation. Contact customer service for density of a specific product. COMMENTS: For additional information contact manufacturer. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: This product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Unintended mixing with water can result in elevated pH. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: None HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong acids. COMMENTS: Changes in moisture content can alter the density of the material resulting in expansion or contraction. The material should not be placed under buildings and permanent structures where movement would be constricted. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE ORAL LD50: > 2000 mg/kg EYE EFFECTS: May cause eye irritation. SKIN EFFECTS: May cause skin irritation. CARCINOGEN 1C ITY IARC: Carbon steel slag (CAS No. 65996-71 -6) is not listed by IARC. NTP: Carbon steel slag (CAS No. 65996-71 -6) is not listed by the National Toxicobgy Program in their Annual Report. OSHA: Carbon steel slag (CAS No. 65996-71 -6) is not listed by NIOSH on their Occupational Cancer List. Notes: May contain crystalline silica, which is classified by IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). NTP has characterized respirable silica as "known to be a human carcinogen". 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: This product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. BIOACCUMULATION/ACCUMULATION: This product is not bioaccumulating. DISTRIBUTION: Not Available AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE): None known CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Not Available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. GENERAL COMMENTS: TCLP testing of unused product indicates that it is not hazardous waste by characteristic. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Unused product is not regulated as a hazardous material by DOT. COMMENTS: Unused product is not regulated as dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) or Transport Canada (TDG). 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION UNITED STATES SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT) 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Hazardous Chemical. FIRE: No PRESSURE GENERATING: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: No CHRONIC: Yes 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Manganese, Concentration Range: 3 - 8%. TITLE III NOTES: Does not contain Extremely Hazardous Substances. 302/304 EMERGENCY PLANNING EMERGENCY PLAN: None CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT) CERCLA RQ: None TSCA(TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT) Chemical Name CAS Steelmaking Slags 65996-71-6 CLEAN AIR ACT 40 CFR PART 68—RISK MANAGEMENT FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RELEASE PREVENTION: None OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) 29 CFR1910.119—PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: None CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. RCRASTATUS: Not regulated. OSHA HAZARD COMM. RULE: Regulated. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Date Prepared: 02/09/2016 HMIS RATING NFPA CODES I PHYSICAL HAZARD [PERSONAL PROTECTION MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: Proper and safe use of the material is solely the purchaser's responsibility. The manufacturer extends no warranties and makes no representations as to the suitability of the product for the purchaser's intended purpose or the consequences of purchaser's actions.