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SILICA CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
WARNING:
For inhalation exposure ONLY: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 1:
CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified occupational exposures to
respirable
(<5 um) crystalline silica as
being carcinogenic to humans . This classification is based on what IARC considered sufficient evidence from epidemiological studies of
humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled silica in the forms of quartz and cristobalite. Crystalline silica is also known to cause silicosis, a
non-cancerous lung disease.
Intermittent exposure produces; focal fibrosis, (pneumoconiosis), cough, dyspnoea, liver tumours.
STYRENE
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of
dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling the epidermis. Histologically there may be intercellular oedema of
the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
WARNING:
This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2B: Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans.
Acute Toxicity
Carcinogenicity
Skin Irritation/Corrosion
Reproductivity
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation
STOT - Single Exposure
Respiratory or Skin sensitisation
STOT - Repeated Exposure
Mutagenicity
Aspiration Hazard
CMR STATUS
Not Applicable
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
NOT AVAILABLE
Ingredient
Endpoint
Test Duration
Effect
Value
Species
BCF
silica crystalline - quartz
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binder, including
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styrene
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For silica:
The literature on the fate of silica in the environment concerns dissolved silica in the aquatic environment, irrespective of its origin
(man-made or natural), or structure (crystalline or amorphous). Indeed, once released and dissolved into the environment no distinction
can be made between the initial forms of silica. At normal environmental pH, dissolved silica exists exclusively as monosilicic acid
[Si(OH)4]. At pH 9.4 the solubility of amorphous silica is about 120 mg SiO2/l .
Persistence and degradability
Ingredient
Persistence: Water/Soil
Persistence: Air
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Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient
Bioaccumulation
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Mobility in soil
Ingredient
Mobility
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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product / Packaging disposal
DO NOT
allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Labels Required
Marine Pollutant
NO
HAZCHEM
Not Applicable
Land transport (ADG): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Chemwatch:
22-9931
Version No:
5.1.1.1
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Issue Date:
11/03/2014
Print Date:
15/06/2014
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