Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-09-24
Product name
LIMESTONE
Chemical name
Calcium Carbonate
Emergency telephone
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
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Company Information
company name
Specialty Minerals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview This product is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Potential health effects
Eyes Dust or powder may irritate eye tissue. Skin Dust or powder may irritate the skin. Ingestion May cause temporary irritation of the throat, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation WARNING This product contains crystalline silica. Long-term overexposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis, a form of pulmonary fibrosis. Continued overexposure to silica can lead to cardiopulmonary impairment. Crystalline silica has been reviewed by IARC. IARC found sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available for the product.
Environmental effects
No significant environmental effects.
HMIS® ratings
Health 1* Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Pers. Prot. B Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
