Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BREAKDOWN OF SILICON CARBIDE DURING
USE WILL RESULT IN DUST CLASSIFIED AS INERT/NUISANCE & HAS LITTLE
ADVERSE EFFECT ON LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BREAKDOWN OF SILICON CARBIDE DURING USE WILL
RESULT IN DUST CLASSIFIED AS INERT/NUISANCE & HAS LITTLE ADVERSE
EFFECT ON LUNGS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE. TAKE MEASURES TO
INSURE AGAINST MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:USE IAW/INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ROTATING SPEED.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR MAY BE
REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP NUISANCE DUST
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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