Ticonium 2000 Investment

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 of duration and level of exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogenicity - Category 1 Respiratory or skin Sensitization - Category 1

Hazard pictograms

Irritant, Health Hazard

Hazard statements

H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. EYE: Causes eye irritation. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. INHALATION: Causes respiratory tract irritation. INGESTION: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Undue breathlessness, cough, sputum production, pain in the chest area.

Potential chronic health

Repeated and prolonged exposure may lead to delayed injury to the lungs (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

Any preexisting respiratory or Pulmonary disease or condition, such as, but not limited to, Bronchitis, Emphysema & Asthma.