Iron Ore

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SKIN IRRITANT – 2 EYE IRRITANT – 2B SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY SINGLE EXPOSURE [Respiratory System] - Category 3 Repeated Exposure CARCINOGEN - Category 2

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Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation, Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If inhaled excessively: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, and continue rinsing. If exposed, concerned, unwell, or irritation of the eyes, skin, mouth, or throat/nasal passage persist: Get medical attention.

Storage

Store in an appropriate container or containment structure.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazards not otherwise : None known classified

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not Applicable

Additional information

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) may cause cancer. Iron Ore is a naturally occurring mineral complex that contains varying quantities of quartz (crystalline silica). In its natural bulk state, Iron Ore is not a known health hazard. Iron Ore may be subject to various natural or mechanical forces that produce small particles (dust) which may contain respirable crystalline silica (particles less than 10 micrometers in aerodynamic diameter). Repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (quartz) may cause lung cancer according to IARC and NTP; ACGIH states that it is a suspected cause of cancer. Other forms of RCS (e.g., tridymite and cristobalite) may also be present or formed under certain industrial processes.