Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14807-96-6
Name of the chemical
Talc
Concentration
97-100
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
0.1-2.0
General Information
Revision date
2016-11-12
Product name
SOAPSTONE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Building material, Slab Countertops, Floor and Wall Tile, and other
Emergency telephone
1-800-222-1222
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Company Information
company name
PENTAL SURFACES
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H335, H350, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification This product contains mixtures of clays, silica sand, and other natural occurring minerals mixed with water and baked at high temperatures. The finished products are odorless, stable, nonflammable, and pose no known health hazard. When cut, ground or during demolition this product can produce Silica containing airborne particulates which can lead to lung cancer GHS Classification Global Harmonization Identification System GHIS: Health: 3 Fire: 4 Reactivity: 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific Target Organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation- Category 3A (H335) Specific target organ toxicity- repeated exposure- Category 1A (H372) GHS Pictogram Category 3 (Respiratory Tract Irritation) (H335) Crystalline Silica Category 1A (Carcinogenicity) (H372) Signal Word: DANGER pg. 1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (CONT) Hazard Statements H350) May cause CANCER (Inhalation) H335) May cause Respiratory Irritation H372) Causes damage to organs (Lung/respiratory) through repeated or prolonged exposure
Precautionary statements
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202) Do not breath dusts (P260) when cutting, use water and/or exhaust ventilation to minimize exposure. Wear respiratory protection (If ventilation is inadequate) (P284) Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product (P270) Wash skin thoroughly after handling (P264)
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Do not breathe dust. See Health Hazards in Section 11 for more information. SECTION 3: COMPOSTION OF INGEDIENTS Chemical Name CAS# % by Weight (approximate) Magnesium Silicate 14807-96-6 97-100 (Talc) MG3 SI4 O10 OH2 Crystalline Silica SiO2 14808-60-7 0.1-2.0 Calcite, CaCO3 13397-26-7 0.0-2.0 Chlorite, CIO2 1318-59-8 0.0-2.0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification: Global Harmonization Identification System GHIS: Health: 3 Fire: 4 Reactivity: 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific Target Organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation- Category 3A (H335) Specific target organ toxicity- repeated exposure- Category 1A (H372) GHS Pictogram: Category 3 (Respiratory Tract Irritation) (H335) Crystalline Silica Category 1A (Carcinogenicity) (H372) Signal Word: DANGER pg. 1 SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (CONT) Hazard Statements: (H350) May cause CANCER (Inhalation) (H335) May cause Respiratory Irritation (H372) Causes damage to organs (Lung/respiratory) through repeated or prolonged exposure