Firebrick

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: No unusual fire or spill hazard. Dust from handling, cutting or tearing out may be irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. See Sections 7 & 8. Primary Route(s) of Entry for Particulate: Inhalation Yes Skin Yes Other No Ingestion No Potential Adverse Health Effects: Acute Eye May irritate and/or abrade eyes Skin: Possible dryness or irritation after prolonged contact. Inhalation: Dust of this product may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Chronic Eye None Known Skin: None known. Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated inhalation of dusts of this product in excess of the stated PEL or TLV may cause lung disease (Silicosis). According to IARC, there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristabolite from occupational sources. Carcinogenicity: Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristabolite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1, IARC, NTP). California Proposition 65: This product contains crystalline silica, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Coughing can result from overexposure to dust.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Particles Pre-existing lung diseases or other conditions