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General Information
Revision date
2001-01-22
Product name
NYAD , NYGLOS - Various grades, untreated
Product Synonyms
Wollastonite, Calcium silicate
CAS No.
13983-17-0
Manufacturer Name
Minera NYCO, S.A de C.V
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Company Information
company name
Minera NYCO, S.A de C.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Specific Risks: Airborne particulate created during handling is considered nuisance dust and should be minimized through the use of good work practices and adequate ventilation.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Via respirable dust to the lungs and respiratory system and via coarse dust and particulate to the eyes. Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Irritating to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Excessive exposures to dust may cause sore throat, coughing or upper respiratory irritation. Skin Contact: Possible dryness or irritation resulting from long term exposures to product dust. Eye Contact: A mechanical irritant which can cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.
