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
2011-07-29
Product name
BT-1 Clear
Manufacturer Name
Minnesota Clay
Emergency telephone
None
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Company Information
company name
Minnesota Clay
Section 2
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation (dry form only), ingestion and dermal May cause skin and eye irritation, Lung effects including cancer, silicosis Silica, Crystalline (Quartz) A single exposure will not result in serious adverse health effects. Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs. Silicosis may be progressive; it may lead to disability and death. Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans. There are some studies that show excess numbers of cases of scleroderma and other connective tissue disorders in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis. There are some studies that show an increased incidence of chronic
