Carbonaceous by-product from Low Caustic Leaching and Liming (LCLL) Process

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (lungs) - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage. 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 eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. elements

2.3 Other hazards

Causes digestive tract burns. Fluorosis at repeated high exposure. 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. High exposure to Beryllium caused by dust and fumes inhalation may cause sensitization.