UltraPerl

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Appearance//Color/Odor A white to off-white, low density powder. There is no distinctive odor. OSHA REGULATORY STATUS This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200)

Potential health effects

See below and Section 11 for additional information

Principle Routes of Exposure

See below EYE May cause irritation (tear formation and redness) if dust gets in eyes. SKIN Not absorbed by the skin, but may cause dryness if prolonged exposure. INGESTION Ingestion of small to moderate quantities is not considered harmful, but may cause irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach. INHALATION Acute inhalation can cause dryness of the nasal passage and lung congestion, coughing and general throat irritation. Chronic inhalation of dust should be avoided.

Potential chronic health

Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic glass consisting of fused sodium – potassium – aluminum silicate. Tests conducted on UltraPerl Perlite have not identified crystalline silica as being present above the detection limit (0.05%). Although there are no published reports of adverse health effects from exposure to perlite dust, dust levels should be maintained below the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for perlite and respirators used when airborne dust is present. CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE Pre-existing diseases of the upper respiratory tract and lung such as bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.

Environmental effects

There are no significant environmental effects