Microfire Investment Powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H373

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING May cause eye irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. Prolonged overexposure to respirable crystalline silica may cause lung disease(silicosis) and increase the risk of lung cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Irritation 2A Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Category 2

Hazard pictograms

Irritant, Health Hazard

Hazard statements

H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H373-May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. EYE: Causes eye irritation. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. INHALATION: Causes respiratory tract irritation. INGESTION: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Undue breathlessness, cough, sputum production, pain in the chest area.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged exposure may cause delayed injury to the pulmonary system. REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS: None. CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: Crystalline silica quartz is listed as 'Carcinogenic to Humans' Group 1 by IARC and 'Know to be a Human Carcinogen' by NTP. TARGET ORGAN: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause lung injury.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Individuals with pulmonary problems will be more susceptible to effects due to exposure.