Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
0-4
General Information
Revision date
2023-07-14
Product name
Quartz
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H330, H350, H361, H362, H373, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR003741
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 /; Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life H302 - Harmful if swallowed H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H330 - Fatal if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors