General Information
Revision date
2015-07-01
Product name
NATURAL STONE
Product name
NATURAL STONE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Stone, Granite, Quartz, Quartzite
Product Synonyms
Fieldstone, Veneer, Thin Veneer, Building Veneer, Building Stone, Wallstone, Landscape Stone, Pebbles, Flagging
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Company Information
company name
Stoneyard Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1A Carcinogen Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following repeated exposures Category 1 Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosive CARCINOGEN IRRITANT / RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
Signal word
DANGER NOTES: Not applicable for intact stone products. Excessive exposure to dust can cause discomfort and mechanical irritation.Long term exposure to silica dusts can lead to silicosis.
Hazard statements
May cause cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to lungs, kidneys and autoimmune system through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Potential health effects
EYES: Mechanical stress through eye rubbing if exposed to dust or airborne particulates ● SKIN: Skin irritation if exposed to dust or airborne particulates ● INGESTION: Potential choking hazard if exposed to airborne particulates ● INHALATION: Mechanical stress from inhalation of dust or airborne particulates ●
Acute Health Hazards
No further relevant information available ●
Health hazards
No further relevant information available ●
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No further relevant information available CARCINOGENICITY: The composition of SiO2 may be up to 100% crystalline silica. (R) Respirable (T) Total § Crystalline silica is normally measured as respirable dust. The
