Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
<12
General Information
Version
2.05
Revision date
2026-08-27
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
+1 215 207 0061
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350
May cause cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (lungs)
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing: Recommended overall. Wear eye or face protection Recommended If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust goggles.. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
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). Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the : CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 substance or mixture SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1
