Aglime, Barn-Dri, Lawn & Garden

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1A Carcinogen Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following repeated exposures

Signal word

DANGER HAZARDS OVERVIEW: This pulverized limestone product is naturally-occurring limestone pulverized to a powder form. During normal use this product is applied outside rather than in enclosed areas. During application this product will produce dust due to the particle size. The pulverized limestone will contain the components noted in Section 3 as airbome particulates, posing an inhalation hazard. Dust may cause irritation to eyes and/or respiratory system so avoid breathing excessive dust. Long-term overexposure to respirable crystalline silica in the workplace may cause lung damage and silicosis. Crystalline silica is listed as a Group 1 carcinogen (carcinogenic to humans) by the IARC and NTP. Long-term overexposure is not likely to occur during nomal use and application of this product outside of a workplace environment.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation ADDITIONAL ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE: Skin and/or eye contact EYE CONTACT Nuisance dust SKIN CONTACT Skin irritant SKIN ABSORPTION Non-hazardous INGESTION May cause temporary irritation INHALATION Dust generated during handling and use may contain respirable crystalline silica (quartz). Prolonged inhalation to respirable crystalline silica may cause silicosis. Occupational exposure to respirable dust in general and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored. See Section 8 for exposure thresholds PAGE 1 OF 7