SDS

Control Measures: Levels of respirable dust should be monitored regularly. Levels found to be in excess of
applicable exposure limits should be reduced through the use of practical engineering controls. Respirators
must be worn when such controls are not practical or do not completely control dust generation.
Respiratory Protection: To control exposures when ventilation or other controls are inadequate, a properly
fitted NIOSH or MSHA approved particulate filter respirator should be used. All respiratory protection
programs should meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
Respirator / filter selection should be based on ANSI standard Z88.2.
Eye/Facial Protection: While handling the product in any manner that could generate particulate matter,
wear safety glasses with side shields. When excessive visible amounts of dust are present or expected, dust
goggles should be worn (ANSI Z87.1) Contact lenses are not suitable for use during most modifications to
the stone veneer.
Skin Protection: Proper work gloves should be worn when appropriate.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Cured lightweight concrete product of various dimensions, textures and colors.
Physical State: Solid Odor: Not Applicable
Boiling/Freezing Point: Not Applicable Specific Gravity: Not Applicable
Solubility: Not Applicable PH: Not Applicable
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This material is stable
Conditions too avoid: Dispersion of dust into air
Incompatible materials and hazardous polymerization: None Identified
Hazardous decomposition products: Will not occur
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General Product Information: Dusts from dry cutting, sawing, grinding, sanding, breaking, or drilling this
product may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of dust can cause coughing,
sneezing, and nose/throat irritation. Higher levels of exposure can cause breathing difficulty, tightness of the
chest, and congestion. Ingestion of dust may cause irritation of the throat, stomach, and intestinal tract.
Carcinogenicity: CRYSTALLINE SILICA- According to research conducted by the International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC), “sufficient evidence exists in humans for the carcinogenicity of crystalline
silica in the forms of quarts or cristobalite from occupational sources.” Carcinogenicity may depend on
specific characteristics of the crystalline silica and/or external factors affecting its biological activity.
Silica-crystalline quartz has resulted in the development of blood, lung, and liver tumors in rats after
exposure administered by inhalation and injection(s).
Component Carcinogenicity:
Silica, Crystalline (Quartz)
IARC: Monograph 68, 1997- Carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)
NTP: Known Carcinogen
ACGIH: A2- Suspected human carcinogen
Iron Oxide
IARC: Supplement 7, 1987; Monograph 1, 1972 (Group 3 (not classifiable)).