Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2002-03-21
Product name
LIGNITE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Oil well drilling fluid additive Dispersanl
supplier name
a Busine5!1 Unit of
Emergency telephone
281-561-1600
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
a Busine5!1 Unit of
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE., SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Avoid conlact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing airborne producl Keep container closed. Use with adequutcvcntilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. This prodlll:t is alan black powder. May form ~losive dust-air milttwes. S1ippely when wet. ACUTE EFFECTS:
Health hazards
GENERAL Particulates may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and hmgs. Particulate inhalation may lead to pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bl"llllCititis, emphysema and bronchial asthma. Dennatitis aDd asthma may n;sull from short contact periods. INHALATION: May be initating to the respiraiXlry tract if inhaled. INGESTION: May cwse gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ing~tcd. SKIN: May be irritating to the skin. EYES: May be irritating to the eyes.
Potential chronic health
1(6 CARCINOGENICITY: IARC Not listed. OSHA Net regulated. NTP Not liSied ATIENTIONI CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of canc~:r depends on duration and level of exposure. !ARC MooogJaphs, Vol. 68, 1997, concludes that there is sufficient evidence that inhaled CI)'Stalline silica in the form of quartz or cri&tobalite from occupational sources causes cancer in humans. JARC classification Group 1.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Skin and/or eye contact. TARGET ORGANS: Respiratory system, lungs. Skin. Eyes.
