SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: SDS.NATURALSTONE.01
NATURAL STONE SDS DATE: January 2015
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Respirable crystalline silica-containing dust usually appears during processing, cutting, drilling, routing, storage, and
removal. Do not breathe dust. Always wear protection from breathing dust while processing. Use the personal protection
and controls identified in Section 8 of this MSDS as appropriate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATABILITIES:
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see Section 10) and food and drink.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Do not stand on stacked tiles, as they may be unstable. Use appropriate equipment for handling large pieces: forklift,
jacks, etc. and follow all safety rules. Store tiles using appropriately strong racks and crates designed to handle large
loads.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Attemp to stop spillage without personal risk. Should not be released into the environment. Prevent
product from entering drains.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Contains the following ingredients with occupational exposure limit values:
Crystalline Silica (Quartz): TWA: 0.1 mg/cubic meter (repirable dust)
VENTILATION : Provide adequate ventilation. Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation to minimize dust
concentrations. The highest probability of silica exposure occurs during dry cutting. Wet cutting methods are
recommended.
RESPIRATORY ROTECTION:
• Wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator for respirable quartz levels that exceed or are likely to exceed an 8-hr TWA of 0.1
mg/m3.
• Wear a NIOSH approved HEPA filter respirator for respirable quartz levels that exceed or are likely to exceed an 8-hr TWA
of 0.5 mg/m3.
• Wear a NIOSH approved positive pressure, full face respirator or equivalent if respirable quartz levels exceed or are likely
to exceed an 8-hr TWA of 5 mg/m3.
• Respirator use must comply with applicable MSHA or OSHA standards, which include provisions for a user-training
program, respirator repair and cleaning, respirator fit testing, and other requirements
EYE PROTECTION: Use tight fitting safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields where dust is formed. Contact
lenses may absorb irritants. Do not wear contact lenses in work areas. Have emergency eyewash
station available in area where tiles are cut