Molsiv Adsorbents 3A-EPG 1/16

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : Beads or pellets Color : tan Odor : none Hazard Summary : When first wetted, the product can heat up to the boiling point of water. Flood with water to cool material. Repeated and prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica in the form of quartz and aluminosilicate (ceramic) fiber from occupational sources may cause cancer. Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate eyes, skin and respiratory system.

Potential health effects

Skin : May cause skin irritation. The product gets hot as it first adsorbs water. Eyes : Dust and/or product may cause eye discomfort and/or irritation seen as tearing and reddening. Ingestion : The product gets hot as it first adsorbs water. Burns to moist body tissue can result if contact is prolonged. Inhalation : Exposure to dust particles generated from this material may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Repeated and prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica in the form of quartz and aluminosilicate (ceramic) fiber from occupational sources may cause cancer. Chronic Exposure : Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause lung injury/cancer.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Contact with skin and eyes. Exposure may also occur via inhalation or ingestion if product dust is generated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogenicity, Category 1A, Inhalation

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause cancer by inhalation.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

The product gets hot as it first adsorbs water. Carcinogenicity NTP: Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 Known carcinogen. Refractory ceramic fibers 142844-00-6 Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen. IARC: Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans Refractory ceramic fibers 142844-00-6 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 A2: Suspected human carcinogen Refractory ceramic fibers 142844-00-6 A2: Suspected human carcinogen