LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: REPEATED INHALATION OF
RESPIRABLE DUST FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME MAY CAUSE INJURY TO
THE LUNGS. DYSPENA, PAIN IN THE CHEST, DECREASED VITAL CAPACITY AND
COUGH DUE TO INHALATION OF SILICA DUS T. DRY SKIN, POSSIBLE ALKALI
BURNS FROMSKIN CONTACT WITH WET OR MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT. CHRONIC:
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPPLEMENT, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH
ANNUAL REPORT (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: REPEATED EXPOSURE WITHOUT RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED EXPOSURE WITHOUT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: RINSE WITH COOL WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, CONSULT MD. EYES: RINSE WITH COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONSULT MD. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID DUSTY CONDITIONS. PREFERRED METHOD IS TO
VACUUM MATERIAL. IF NOT, SPRAY WITH WATER AND CLEAN UP WITH A BROOM
AND SHOVEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID DUSTY
CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PRLNG CNTCT BETWEEN SKIN SURFS & WET/MOIST
PORTLAND CEMENT. SKIN SURFS EXPOS TO WET/MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT
SHOULD BE WASHED PROMPTLY W/CLEAN WATER FOR 15 MINS. IF IRRIT
PERSISTS, CONSULT MD. PROD CNTNS FREE SILICA. AVOID DUSTY (SUPDAT)
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST
ENVIRONMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: OBSERVE CURRENT EPA STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO WET OR
MOIST PORTLAND CEMENT. ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH FACE & HANDS PROMPTLY & THORO W/CLEAN,
COOL WATER FOR 15 MINUTES UPON EXPOSURE TO WET OR MOIST PORTLAND
CEMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: ON CARCINOGENS, 1994:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.
OTHER PREC: CONDITIONS. AVOID BRTHG DUST.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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