Mica MKT

Hazard statements (CLP)

H373

Code

Statements

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Health hazards

STOT RE 2 - H373

Environmental hazards

Not Classified Human health This product contains crystalline silica (fine fraction) and therefore is classified as STOT RE 2 according to criteria defined in the Regulation EC 1272/2008 due to the potential for generation of airborne respirable crystalline silica. Depending on the type of handling and use (e.g. grinding, drying), airborne respirable crystalline silica may be generated. Prolonged and/or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust should be monitored and controlled. Environmental The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment. Physicochemical This product is an inorganic substance and does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of REACH. This product should be handled with care to avoid dust generation. The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements is Displayed in

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H373 May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local regulations. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Contains

Quartz

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.