General Information
Product name
MEDIUM GARNET SAND
Product Synonyms
Garnet
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Company Information
company name
Trimex Sands Private Limited
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
______________________________________________________________________________________ Eye Solid or dust is moderate eye irritant due to its abrasive action. Inhalation May be regarded as nuisance dust but can be irritating if inhaled at high concentrations and may cause symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. The TLV (TWA) for occupational exposure nominate 10 mg/ m3 as total dust and 5 mg/m3 as a respirable dust. Skin Non hazardous. Ingestion There are no known hazards caused by accidental ingestion of small amount such as might occur during normal handling. Ingestion of larger quantities might cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal system as a result of abrasive action. Radiation Garnet contains trace (ppm level) amount of the naturally occurring radioactive substances such as Uranium & Thorium. However the concentration of the Uranium and Thorium are not sufficient for garnet to be classified as a radioactive substance under International Atomic Energy Agency Regulation for the safe transport of radioactive material.
