MSDS PEA GRAVEL
SECTION I -- PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: Natural sand & Gravel
TRADE NAME: Pea Gravel
PREPARATION DATE: July 6, 2007
SECTION II 鈥? CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPONENT DATA
Compontent(s) CAS # % (Approx) ACGIH (TLV-TWA)
10 mg/m3 of total dust usually greater than 1%
Quartz (Crystalline Silica) 14808-60-7 100
SECTION III 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
SOLUBILITY: N/A
STABILITY: Stable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 2.55-2.80
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
APPEARANCE: Brown or Grey
ODOR: No odor
SECTION V 鈥? PERSONAL PROTECTION AND CONTROLS
RESPIRATORY: If airborne concentrations exceed recommended exposure limits, a suitable NIOSH/MSHA approved
filter respirator should be worn. General ventilation or local exhaust is normally adequate to control dust emissions, if not,
engineering controls should be utilized.
EYE: Safety glasses with side shields should be worn as minimum protection from impact. Dust goggles should be worn
when excessively dusty conditions are present or anticipated.
GENERAL: The use of hard hats and hard toe shoes are recommended. Gloves may be worn to protect from abrasion.
SECTION VI 鈥? FIRST AID
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
EYE: Flush with water.
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FLAT ROCK BAGGING EAST OHIO BAGGING
PO BOX 398 8700 DARROW ROAD
FLAT ROCK, MI 48138 TWINSBURG, OH 44087
(734) 782-2073 (330) 405-2622
MSDS PEA GRAVEL
SECTION VII 鈥? HEALTH HAZARDS
EXPOSURE LIMITS: ACGIH (PNOC TLV-TWA
10 mg /m3
Total Dust <1% quartz
5 mg /m3
Respirable Fraction: <5% quartz
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Exposure to dust may cause irritation to the skin, eyes or
respiratory system or may aggravate existing skin, eye or respiratory system disease.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation
ACUTE TOXICITY: Exposure to dust may irritate skin, eyes, or the respiratory system. If irritation is aggravated or
persists, contact a physician.
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Natural Sand & Gravel is not listed on the NTP, IARC or OSHA lists of carcinogens.
SECTION VIII 鈥? STORAGE AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Respirable dust may be generated during processing, handling and storage. Lightly wetting the material will minimize the dust. User
personal protection equipment as suggest in Section V.
SECTION IX 鈥? SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL METHODS
Pick up mechanically or with hand tools and reuse, recycle or dispose of as a common non-hazardous material. Manage such activities
in accordance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety rules, laws or regulations.
SECTION X 鈥? TRANSPORTATION
DOT Hazard Classification and placards are not required. Some areas require the use of tarps on trucks during transportation or
material.
Individuals handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access to this
information. The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents data from the manufacturer and/or vendor and is
accurate to the best of our knowledge. By providing this information, Flat Rock Bagging makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed, or
implied, concerning the safe use, storage, handling, precautions, and/or disposal of the products covered or the accuracy of the
information contained in this fact sheet. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
concerning the safe use, storage, handling, precautions, and/or disposal of products covered in this fact sheet.
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FLAT ROCK BAGGING EAST OHIO BAGGING
PO BOX 398 8700 DARROW ROAD
FLAT ROCK, MI 48138 TWINSBURG, OH 44087
(734) 782-2073 (330) 405-2622
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