SYLOBEAD MS 512

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Solid. [Beads.] Odor : Odorless. Emergency overview CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust. Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.Contains crystalline silica, which may cause lung disease. Carcinogenicity : Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Not available. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : No specific data. Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .