SDS

Date
SDS
Prepared:
October 31, 2015
3131
,
2015
2015
Page 3 of 5
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid creating excessive dust. Clean up dust with a vacuum system with a High-efficiency particulate (HEPA) air filter vacuum or damp
sweeping. See Section 8 of this SDS concerning PPE information for clean-up.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
When cutting, grinding or removing, use equipment with integral dust collection and/or use local exhaust ventilation. Use wet cutting
methods to reduce generation of dust. Use respiratory protection in the absence of effective engineering controls.
Do not store near acids. If natural stone products contact some acids, damage/discoloration to the surface may occur.
Shelf life is unlimited.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Exposure Table
Composition
Crystalline silica as quartz
-respirable fraction
-total dust
Limestone
-respirable fraction
OSHA
PEL
10
%SiO2+2
30
%SiO2+2
5
NIOSH
IDLH
0.05
N.E.
5
ACGIH
TLV*
0.025
N.E.
5
Units
mg/m3
mg/m3
mg/m3
-total dust**
Feldspar
-respirable fraction
15
N.E
10
N.E.
10
N.E.
mg/m3
mg/m3
-total dust** 15 N.E. N.E. mg/m3
Biotite
-respirable fraction**
-total dust**
Iron Oxide
-respirable fraction
5 15
15 N.E.
10 5
3
N.E.
5
mg/m3
mg/m3
mg/m3
* 2006 Edition, respirable fraction to be determined as per Appendix D of ACGIH TLV.
** Covered as particles not otherwise regulated per OSHA and particles not otherwise classified per ACGIH.
N.E. - Not established
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Use adequate ventilation to keep exposure to dust below recommended exposure levels. The highest probability of silica
exposure occurs during installation using dry cutting methods or during removal of installed natural stone tile. Avoid inhalation of
dust. Wet cutting methods are recommended.
Respiratory Protection: Use of a properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA approved particulate respirator is recommended when cutting natural
stone products for installation or during the removal of installed product.
Eye Protection: Use dust-proof goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Contact lenses may absorb irritants. Do not wear contact
lenses in work areas.
Skin Protection: Cotton or leather work gloves should be worn when cutting this product to minimize skin exposure to dust and/or cuts.
Wash hands prior to eating, drinking, or smoking, and at the end of the work shift, after cutting operations are conducted.
NOTE: Personal protection information in Section 8 is based on general information for normal uses and conditions. Where
special or unusual uses or conditions exist, it is suggested that the assistance of an industrial hygienist or other qualified
professional be obtained.