Caesarstone MineralTM surfaces

Hazard statements (CLP)

H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] OSHA Substance or mixture classification: Crystalline silica (SiO2) content The finished Caesarstone® product is an inert, stable product that does not release hazardous materials in its fully intact form. However, dust derived from Fabrication Processes* contain respirable crystalline silica (SiO2). Hence, workers involved in Fabricating Processes, whether at the Fabrication workshop or upon installing and removing/ demolishing Caesarstone® slabs without correct safety controls in place, are at risk for significant respirable crystalline silica exposure which can cause serious illnesses including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and, rarely, kidney disease and according to certain medical schools of thought, auto- immune disease. Additionally, a recent study suggested that some potentially irritant and carcinogenic volatile organic compounds may be generated during uncontrolled dry Fabrication Processes of engineered stone. Do not Fabricate the product by using uncontrolled dry processes “Fabrication Process/es” or “Fabricating” or “Fabrication” means cutting, grinding, chipping, sanding, drilling, polishing, etc. manufacturing processes, including during installation or removal of the product In this SDS Caesarstone Mineral™ surfaces are referred to also as “products” During the Fabrication and installation of the product, it is necessary to consider the following information LABEL ELEMENTS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Hazard statements

1 (H350) May cause CANCER (inhalation) – Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure (STOT RE) (H372) Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation) – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (STOS-SE) (H335) May cause respiratory tract irritation – Category 3

Prevention

1 P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection for particles and vapors (P3/N95 or higher). P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260+P261 Do not breathe dust generated in the Fabrication, installation and/or removing/demolition processes including during cutting, grinding, and polishing. 1 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)-UNECE- GHS (Rev.7) (2017). 3 P264 Wash face and hands thoroughly after handling and Fabricating. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 When processing the product ensure the area is well ventilated. P272 Contaminated work clothing should be changed prior to leaving the workplace. P263 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Refer to Section 7 for Handling and Storage details and to Section 8 for dust Exposure Controls. FIRST AID MEASURES:1 P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P304+340 If inhaled, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Disposal

1 P501 Dispose of remains in accordance with local waste management regulations. Refer to Section 13 for Disposal Considerations.

Potential health effects

INHALATION: Do not breathe dust. Workers who are exposed to ongoing inhalation of very small crystalline silica particles are at risk for silicosis – an incurable, progressively disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Silicosis results in permanent lung damage. Silica dust particles become trapped in lung tissue, causing inflammation and scarring and reducing the lungs’ ability to take in oxygen. Symptoms of silicosis can include shortness of breath, cough and fatigue, and may or may

2.3 Other hazards

This mixture does not meet bioaccumulative of toxic (PBT) or very persistent or very bioaccumulative (vPvB)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The finished Caesarstone® product is an inert, stable product that does not release hazardous materials in its fully intact form. However, dust derived from Fabrication Processes* contain respirable crystalline silica (SiO2). Hence, workers involved in Fabricating Processes, whether at the Fabrication workshop or upon installing and removing/ demolishing Caesarstone® slabs without correct safety controls in place, are at risk for significant respirable crystalline silica exposure which can cause serious illnesses including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and, rarely, kidney disease and according to certain medical schools of thought, auto- immune disease. Additionally, a recent study suggested that some potentially irritant and carcinogenic volatile organic compounds may be generated during uncontrolled dry Fabrication Processes of engineered stone. Do not Fabricate the product by using uncontrolled dry processes. * “Fabrication Process/es” or “Fabricating” or “Fabrication” means cutting, grinding, chipping, sanding, drilling, polishing, etc. manufacturing processes, including during installation or removal of the product. In this SDS Caesarstone Mineral™ surfaces are referred to also as “products”. During the Fabrication and installation of the product, it is necessary to consider the following information