F Filler Powder

Health hazards

INFORMATION Emergency Overview WARNING! Harmful if inhaled. Overexposure to product dust may cause lung damage. May cause eye irritation. Inhalation cancer hazard. Contains quartz, which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends upon duration and level of exposure. Hazard By Routes Of Exposure Eye: Dust can cause eye irritation. Skin/Contact Absorption: May cause skin irritation. Discontinue use if irritation persists. Not skin absorbable. Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure to free-crystalline silica may cause scarring of the lungs, with cough and shortness of breath. A delayed lung disease, silicosis, may result from prolonged breathing of free-crystalline silica, the IARC has classified free-crystalline silica as a Class 1 carcinogen. Exposure to crystalline silica is unlikely to occur unless the product is disturbed or handled in a way to cause the generation of dust, mist, or fumes (i.e. grinding). HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION - Continued Signs and Symptoms Associated with Exposure over the TLV: Short Term: Shortness of breath, coughing associated with inhalation of dust. Long Term: May cause silicosis, a chronic disease of the lungs marked by acute fibrosis; may cause cancer. Ingestion: Nausea may result from accidental ingestion. 4. FIRST AID DATA Inhalation: Move to fresh air; consult physician and/or obtain competent medical assistance as necessary.