General Information
Revision date
2015-12-22
Product name
Silica Sand (Part 580)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Replacement sand for natural gas log sets
Manufacturer Name
MEECO MFG CO INC
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Company Information
company name
MEECO MFG CO INC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Chemical Name: Silicon Dioxide Common Name: Sand, silica sand, crystalline silica Chemical Formula: SiO 2 CAS #: 14808-60-7
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation: Yes Skin: No Ingestion: Yes
Health hazards
Acute and Chronic) May cause eye, nose and throat irritation. May cause skin irritation. Overexposure to silica dust may cause silicosis/emphysema, shortness of breath, pain on breathing, coughing. Lung cancer has been associated with exposure to silica. Carcinogenicity: NTP: Yes OSHA Regulated: Yes IARC Monographs: Yes See Section 11 ______________________________________________________________
