Silica Sand

Classification (GHS-US)

Skin Irritant (Category 2) Eye Irritant (Category 2A) Lung Carcinogen (Category 1A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT), Single Exposure – transitory respiratory tract irritation (Category 3) STOT, Repeated Exposure – lungs (silicosis and other lung conditions), kidneys, immune system (Category 1)

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica may cause:  Lung cancer if inhaled.  Damage to the lungs (silicosis, other possible effects) or other organs (kidneys, immune system) through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure. Exposure to sand, if not handled in a way that releases airborne respirable dust, may cause:  Mechanical irritation if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.  Respiratory irritation if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

Take precautions to prevent release of and exposure to fine dust/respirable crystalline US/CA) silica. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Use an appropriate respirator if overexposure to respirable crystalline silica may occur. Provide additional ventilation if method of use or handling may break the product down into smaller particle sizes or generate fine airborne dust. DO NOT use this product for sand blasting! Avoid getting in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. If skin irritation occurs, rinse the affected area with water. If in eyes, rinse well with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Store in a locked, well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. 12/9/2016 EN (English US) 1 of 6

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. It may increase susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB), if exposed to TB.