as used on Label, SDS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Quartz products are mixtures of Natural Quartz, Resins and other naturally occurring minerals. The finished, Quartz products are odorless, stable, non-flammable, and pose no immediate hazard to health. Fabrication and processing of engineered stone, (i.e. cutting, sawing, grinding, breaking, crushing, drilling, sanding or sculpting) will generate dust that can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz). Unprotected and uncontrolled exposure to such dust is dangerous to health and can cause severe illness such a silicosis, lung cancer, fibrosis of the lungs, tuberculosis, kidney disease, abrasions of the cornea and irritation of the skin and eyes. Quartz products are not hazardous as shipped and used by the end user. Emergency Overview: Danger! Lung injury and Cancer Hazard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Global Harmonized Standard Classification) Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation -Category 3 (H335) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure - Category 1A (H372) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) (H335) Categories 1A(Carcinogenicity)(H372)

Hazard statements

H350) May cause CANCER (inhalation) (H335) May cause respiratory irritation (H372) Causes damage to organs (lung/respiratory) through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation)

Precautionary statements

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202) Do not breathe dust/spray. (P260 + P261) Wash skin thoroughly after handling. (P264) Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (P270) Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. (P280)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Do not breathe dust. See “Health Hazards” in Section 11 for more details.