General Information
Revision date
2015-03-26
Product name
Quartz Probe - Ticonium
Chemical name
Fused Quartz; Amorphous fused silica
CAS No.
Blend
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Ticonium Co., Div of CMP Industries LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING May cause eye irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. Prolonged overexposure to respirable crystalline silica may cause lung disease (Silicosis) ad increase the risk of lung cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity - Category 1 Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)
Hazard pictograms
Irritant, Health Hazard
Hazard statements
H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H315 - Causes skin irritation. EYE: Dust may be irritating to the eye. SKIN: May cause slight skin irritation. INHALATION: Dust may be slightly irritating to respiratory tract. INGESTION: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Coughing, wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
Potential chronic health
Overexposure may lead to Silicosis. REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS: None. CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: Crystalline silica quartz is listed as 'Carcinogenic to Humans' Group 1 by IARC and 'Known to be a Human Carcinogen' by NTP.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Individuals with impaired respiratory functions and breathing disorders will be more susceptible to lung damage (silicosis).
