LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MORTAR CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO
EYES & SKIN ON CONTACT. CHRONIC: CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS CAN OCCUR
FROM LONG TERM EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST.
CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN LUNGS CAN PRODUCE A PNEUMONCONIOSIS, A
COMMONLY CALLED SILICOSIS, WHICH IS A SLOWLY DEVELOPING DISEASE.
SYMPTOMS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ARE USUALLY DELAYED (1O YRS/MORE).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: WASH OFF THOROUGHLY USING MILD SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITH WATER. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . INGEST: CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO THE
SURROUNDING AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSHM/SHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE CLEANED UP TO AVOID SLIPPING.
AVOID SPLASING AND SPATTERING OF MATERIALS. CHEMICAL GOGGLES,
RUBBERIZED WORK GLOVES AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR EYE/SKIN SHOULD
BE WORN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY WARM PLACE. DO NOT
ALLOW MATERIAL TO FREEZE. KEEP IN SEALED CONTAINERS UNTIL READY TO
USE AND RESEAL PARTIALLY USED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE USED
WHEN DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQ GEN & LOC EXHAUST VENT TO MEET PEL
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & VACUUM CLEAN
PRIOR TO REMOVING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TECHNIQUES, SUCH AS,
VACUUMING TO REMOVE COLLECTED DUST & PREVENT FORMATION OF DUST
CLOUDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, GRAY, THICK SUSPENSION.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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