MONOFRAX Z

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Emergency overview CAUTION WHIMS-symbols D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects =

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) 0 Health = 2 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0

Potential health effects

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Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact Skin absorption Eye contact applicable not applicable Acute inhalation: Chronic inhalation applicable Ingestion: Effects of acute exposure to product not applicable No signs or symptoms for acute exposure have been reported (Contd. on page 2) CA (Contd. of page 1) Effects of chronic exposure to product Repeated overexposure to very high levels of respirable Crystalline Silica (quartz, cristobalite, tridymite) for periods as short as six months have caused acute silicosis. Excessive inhalation of dust may result in respiratory disease, including silicosis, pneumoconiosis and pulmanary fibrosis. Irritancy of the product none Sensitization to the product none Carcinogenicity May cause cancer by inhalation. (Additional information for shaped products: The cancer risk occurs only in the presence of dust) Crystalline Silica, which inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is classified by IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). ACGIH list respirable Crystalline Silica as suspected human carcinogen (A-2) Reproductive toxicity not listed

Teratogenic Effects

not listed Mutagenicity: Name of toxicologically synergistic products not listed none reported

Environmental effects

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2.3 Other hazards

See section 11 *