Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DELAYED RESPIRATORY
DISEASE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION, ASTHMA, &
BRONCHITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ SILICA IS A SUSPECTED
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DELAYED RESPIRATORY DISEASE,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, ASTHMA, & BRONCHITIS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY. ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF BREATHING STOPS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMBLE INORGANIC MINERAL
Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM TO AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST. WEAR
APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AVOID ADDING WATER, PRODUCT WILL BECOME
SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APRPOVED RESPIRATION WHEN >TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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