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SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS Number
%
TLV
PEL
Silica Sand (quartz)
14808-60-7
50-70
0.1 mg/m3
0.1 mg/m3
Kyanite
1302-76-7
0-4
3 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
Clay
1332-58-7
10-15
2 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
Sodium Silicate
1344-09-8
20-30
None est.
None est.
Product dust contains:
Crystalline Silica (quartz)
14808-60-7
<15
0.05 mg/m3
0.1 mg/m3
Key:
TLV = ACGIH, 8 hr. time weighted average (TWA); PEL = OSHA
permissible exposure limit.
TLV and PEL limits are for total
respirable dust.
SECTION III - HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This product contains
crystalline silica which is considered a chronic health hazard by inhalation.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified occupational
exposures to respirable crystalline silica as being carcinogenic to humans (Class
1). This classification is based on what IARC considered sufficient evidence
from epidemiological studies of humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled silica
in the forms of quartz and cristobalite. Crystalline silica is also known to
cause Silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease.
HMIS Rating:
Health: 1*
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Other: 0
WHMIS Class:
D-2A - Material causing other toxic
effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic)
Primary Routes of Entry: Via respirable dust, from dry product, to
the lungs and respiratory system and via particulate to the eyes.
Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Long term overexposure to respirable crystalline silica
dust may cause permanent and irreversible lung damage including silicosis.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation to sensitive skin due to presence of sodium silicate.
Eye Contact: Sodium silicate is corrosive and can cause severe eye irritation and corneal burns.
Ingestion: May cause irritation or mouth burns when ingested. Potentially an Irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Dry skin or dermatitis. Product dust will aggravate pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.
Carcinogenicity: This product contains crystalline silica which is classified as a class 1, human carcinogen by IARC, as a suspect carcinogen by NTP and as a possible select carcinogen by OSHA.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID
MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation develop, call a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water until irritation subsides, as least 15 minutes. See a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Normal good personal hygiene practices. Wash with mild soap and warm water after each exposure. A skin cream or emollient may soothe skin irritation.
Ingestion: Emergency procedures not normally required. May be a temporary irritant to the GI system.
SECTION V - FIREFIGHTING
MEASURES
NFPA Rating:
Health: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Other: 0
Flashpoint and Method: This
is a non-flammable product
LEL: N/Ap
UEL: N/Ap
Extinguishing Method:
Not applicable. Product will not burn.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Not applicable.
Fire or explosion Hazards:
The mortar products described above are non-flammable.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES
Clean-up Procedures: Shovel wet spills into container for re-use or disposal. Flush area with water and mop dry. Take care to prevent entry into sewer system.
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical resistant gloves and footwear to
guard against chemical burns from sodium silicate.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: : Not normally
required when applying wet product. When removing dried product it is prudent
to wear an approved face mask such as 3M 8511 N-95 or equivalent, to protect
against silica and pneumoconiosis producing dust. Concentrations of dust that
exceed the recommendations of the dust mask manufacturer will need a higher
level of respiratory protection, such as a half mask respirator with appropriate
dust filters.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to protect eyes against splashes of wet mortar.
Skin Protection: Under normal conditions the wearing of protective gloves and clean, body-covering clothing should be adequate.
Engineering Controls: Not required during installation of wet product. During tear-out, maintain sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to assure dust concentrations remain below PEL/TLV. Use local exhaust if necessary. Power equipment should be equipped with properly designed dust collection devices.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: Gray, dark gray or light red wet
mortar. No characteristic odor.
Melting Point: Not Determined
Specific Gravity: 1.7 to 2.4
Solubility in Water: Slight
Evaporation Rate: N/Ap
SECTION X - REACTIVITY
Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Cannot occur.
Incompatibilities: None in designed use.
Decomposition Products: None.
Conditions to Avoid: None in designed use.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
LD50:
N/Av
LC50:
N/Av
Toxicological Hazards: No toxicological
studies of this specific product have been performed.
Ecological Hazards: Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals. Unless contaminated in service, this product is non-hazardous to the environment.
Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, other Reproductive Effects: None known
SECTION XII - DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: May be disposed in an approved landfill unless contaminated in service. If contaminated with hazardous materials, place waste in suitable container. Seal and properly label the waste container. Send the container to an approved Transportation, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility via an approved waste hauler. Be sure manifests have been completed and an adequate "Paper trail" has been established.
SECTION XIII - TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION
US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated
DOT Label: None
UN/NA Number: None
Canadian TGD Shipping Description:
Not regulated as dangerous goods according to Canadian TDGA
International Dangerous Goods Information:
IMO: Not regulated
as dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code.
ICAO: Not regulated
as dangerous goods according to the IACO Technical Instructions.
SECTION XIV - REGULATORY
INFORMATION
OSHA Status: This product is considered hazardous under OSHA criteria.
TSCA/CEPA Status: All components of this product are included in the
TSCA and CEPA Chemical Inventories.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: N/Ap
SARA Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous: This product contains no extremely
hazardous substances as defined and listed in section #302
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Reportable as a hazardous substance.
Check with your Local Emergency Planning Committee for reportable quantities.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product does not contain substances
which are reportable under Section 313.
WHMIS Information: WHMIS Classification: D-2A - Material causing other
toxic effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic). This product has been classified in accordance
with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR).
Other Regulatory Classifications:
DSCL (EEC): R36 -
Irritating to eyes
R39 - Danger of very serious irreversible effects
R45 - May cause cancer
SECTION XV - APPROVALS
Reason for Issue: WHMIS 3 year update
Approval Date: June 4, 2006
Prepared by: CCG, Inc.
Supersedes Date:June 4, 2003
Revision History: Update HMIS Data, May 5, 2002; Change to
Crystalline Silica (quartz) TLV standard (0.05 mg/m3). Removal of Product
Stewardship Information (June 4, 2003).
SECTION XVI - DISCLAIMER
As of the date of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal
and state laws. However, no warranty or representation of law or fact, with
respect to such information, is intended or given.
