Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<12
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2026-08-06
Product name
QMM Zircon concentrate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial applications: Refractories, ceramics, foundry applications, abrasives, and other zirconium containing compounds
supplier name
QIT Madagascar Mineral SA (QMM)
Emergency telephone
+64 (0) 9 929 1483
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
QIT Madagascar Mineral SA (QMM)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtit.msds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
No signal word
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HSNO Classification Not classified This material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020 This material is not classified as DANGEROUS GOODS according to criteria in New Zealand Standard 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land
Signal word
No signal word.
Hazard statements
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Prevention
Not applicable.
Response
Not applicable.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Not applicable.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Depending on the type of handling and use (e.g. grinding, drying), airborne respirable crystalline silica (quartz - cristobalite) may be generated. Prolonged and/ or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust should be monitored and controlled. Additional concern arises from radionuclides (section 3).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. This material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020. This material is not classified as DANGEROUS GOODS according to criteria in New Zealand Standard 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
