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these materials. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) classifies respirable crystalline silica as "known to be a human
carcinogen". Refer to the 9th Report on Carcinogens (2000). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) classifies crystalline silica, quartz, as a suspected human carcinogen (Group A2).
Breathing dust containing respirable crystalline silica may not cause noticeable injury or illness even though permanent
lung damage may be occurring. Inhalation of dust may have the following serious chronic health effects: Excessive
inhalation of respirable dust can cause pneumoconiosis, a respiratory disease, which can result in delayed, progressive,
disabling and sometimes fatal lung injury. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, non-specific chest
illness and reduced pulmonary function. Smoking exacerbates this disease. Individuals with pneumoconiosis are
predisposed to develop tuberculosis. There is some evidence that breathing respirable crystalline silica or the disease
silicosis is associated with an increased incidence of significant disease endpoints such as scleroderma (an immune
system disorder manifested by fibrosis of the lungs, skin and other internal organs) and kidney disease.
Ethylene Glycol may cause kidney and liver damage upon prolonged and repeated overexposures. Studies have shown
that repeated inhalation of ethylene glycol has produced adverse cardiovascular changes in laboratory animals. Ethylene
glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Inhalation, Eye Contact
Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: If dry sanded, asthma and asthma-like conditions may
worsen from prolonged or repeated exposure to dust.
Carcinogenicity:
First Aid - Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately.
First Aid - Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
First Aid - Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
First Aid - Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Note to Physician: None.
COMMENTS: Call Medical Emergency at 1-800-327-3874 if any irritation or complication arises from any of the above
routes of entry.
CAS No. Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA IARC NTP
14808-60-7 Silica, crystalline
Suspected human
carcinogen.
Not Listed. Human carcinogen. Known carcinogen.
Section 3 - Composition / Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name CASRN Wt%
Limestone
1317
-
65
-
3
60
-
100
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 0.5-1.5
Magnesium aluminum silicate 12174-11 -7 0.5-1.5
Silica, crystalline 14808-60 -7 0.1-1.0
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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