Holy Moley

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This is a mixture of tan/brown granules and castor oil. This product presents a slight irritation hazard (in terms of irritation due to inhalation or contact with eyes). This product presents no significant flammability or reactivity hazards. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Not Known. Exposure to dust may result in coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, tighness of chest, irritation of the upper respiratory tract and damage to lung tissue. Inhalation: Irritations of the upper respiratory tract and lungs may result from accidental or chronic occupational exposure to the dust of this product. Dust may also cause lung damage when inhaled.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-exiting asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung and respiratory ailments may be aggravated by exposure to dust. Possible Effects of Single Exposure: Acute exposure may cause upper respiratory irritation. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, impairment of vision, or corneal damage. DO NOT PUT IN EYES Skin Contact: No known hazards. Ingestion: Not known hazards. Carcinogen: NTP: Yes (respirable) IARC: Yes OSHA: No This product contains up to 5% crystalline silica. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has stated that there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to human beings. It was noted that carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied. The NTP's Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens include respirable crystalline silica. The Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200) requires that any material containing over 0.1% of a substance reported as a carcinogen in an IARC monograph or the most recent NTP Annual Report on Carcinogens must be identified as a carcinogen. These identifications are for hazard communications only and do not serve as assessment of carcinogenic risk. Crystalline silica is known to cause silicosis. At dust levels below the recommended PEL exposure to the crystalline silica contained in this product, this product should not present a health hazard.