Pumice - Ticonium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H332, H335

Code

Statements

H332

Harmful if inhaled

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) and increase the risk of lung cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Respiratory or skin Sensitization - Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1

Hazard pictograms

Irritant, Health Hazard

Hazard statements

H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. EYE: Contact may cause mechanical irritation and possible injury. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract with coughing and shortness of breath. INGESTION: No adverse effects expected for normal, incidental ingestion. Large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Potential chronic health

Excessive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause a progressive, disabling and sometime fatal lung disease called 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. TARGET ORGAN: Overexposure may cause lung damage.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung disease such as, but not limited to Bronchitis, Emphysema and Asthma. Inhalation of high levels of nuisance dust over long periods of time may make lungs more vulnerable to respiratory disease.