General Information
Revision date
2013-05-01
Product name
ZEOBEST
Product Synonyms
Hydrated Potassium, Calcium sodum aluminosilicate or silicoaluminate, clinoptilolite
CAS No.
1318-02-1
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Company Information
company name
Northern Filter Media
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Excessive inhalation of crystalline silica is a serious health concern. HMIS/NFPA Rating: Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity – 0, Personal Protection Index - t NFPA/HMIS Definitions: 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme Protective Equipment: t = Dust respirator under dust generating conditions.
Potential health effects
INHALATION: Acute, short term exposure; mild and temporary discomfort to respiratory tract. Similar to nuisance dust. Excessive inhalation of crystalline silica is a serious health concern. INGESTION: Not Listed. SKIN CONTACT: No hazard known or expected. EYE CONTACT: Dust may cause mechanical irritation, redness, pain, and corneal damage if not flushed out promptly. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Chronic, long term exposure (10 years - 30 years), may result in pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis). Aggravates bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Bronchitis, Emphysema and Asthma. Smoking is known to aggravate the effects of exposure. Persons with silicosis may develop tuberculosis. Exposure to crystalline silica may also result in scleroderma and/or kidney disease.
