SDS

Pennington The Rebels Grass Seed
Safety Data Sheet
01/29/2021
EN (English US)
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Silica, crystalline - quartz (14808-60-7)
Listed on IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), Listed as carcinogen on NTP (National Toxicology Program)
IARC group
1 - Carcinogenic to humans
National Toxicity Program (NTP) Status
Known Human Carcinogens
In OSHA Hazard Communication Carcinogen list?
Yes
GHS-US Properties
Classification
Acute toxicity (oral)
Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal)
Not classified
Acute toxicity (inhalation)
Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation
Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified
Carcinogenicity
May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity
(single exposure)
Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity
(repeated exposure)
Not classified
Aspiration hazard
Not classified
Potential health effects
Inhalation
Acute
:
Acute Silicosis can occur with exposures to very high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica over a very short
time period, sometimes as short as a few months. The symptoms of acute silicosis include progressive shortness of
breath, fever, cough and weight loss. Exposure to dust may cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Chronic
:
Excessive inhalation of crystalline silica (quartz) may cause lung injury. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may
cause respiratory irritation.
Skin
Acute
:
May cause mild mechanical irritation.
Eye
Acute
:
May cause mild mechanical irritation.
Ingestion
Acute
:
Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected.
Mutagenicity
:
Not classified.
Carcinogenicity
:
Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans.
Reproductive Effects
:
Not classified.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
No data available
12.2. Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4. Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5. Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Disposal methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations
:
Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or
international regulations.