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EC number: 952-026-5 | CAS number: -
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
- General advice: No acute and delayed symptoms and effects are observed.
- Following inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
- Following skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Use suitable lotion to moisturise skin.
- Following eye contact: Do not rub eye. Rinse with copious quantities of water and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- Following ingestion: Give plenty of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
- Most important symptoms and effects: The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length of exposure.
Fire-fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing media: This product is non-combustible. No specific extinguishing media is needed.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media: None specified
- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Non combustible. No hazardous thermal decomposition.
- Advice for fire fighter: No specific fire-fighting protection is required. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Accidental release measures
- Personal precautions: Avoid airborne dust generation, wear personal protective equipment in compliance with national legislation.
- Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground.
- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Remove spillage with vacuum cleaner. If not possible, collect spillage with shovel, broom or the like. This product should be handled with care to avoid dust generation.
Handling and storage
- Precautions for safe handling:
Usage precautions:
Avoid airborne dust generation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where airborne dust is generated. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory protective equipment. Handle packaged products carefully to prevent accidental bursting. If you require advice on safe handling techniques, please contact your supplier. Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas; wash hands after use; remove contaminated clothing and
protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Advice on general occupational hygiene:
Keep dust levels to a minimum. Minimize dust generation. General occupational hygiene
measures are required. These include good personal and housekeeping practices (i.e. regular
cleaning with suitable cleaning devices). Shower and change clothes at end of work shift.
Change work clothing daily before leaving workplace.
- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in a dry covered area. Minimise airborne dust generation and prevent wind dispersal during loading and unloading. Keep containers closed and store packaged products so as to prevent accidental bursting.
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- No special precautions. The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
Exposure controls / personal protection
1. Technical protection measures
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
A European Binding OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit) for respirable crystalline silica dust is set at 0.1 mg/m³ in the Directive (EU) 2017/2398, measured as an 8-hour TWA (Time Weighted Average).
Quartz
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 0,1 mg/m³ respirable dust
Inorganic dust
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 4 mg/m³ respirable dust
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 10 mg/m³ inhalable dust
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
2. Organisational protection measures
Minimise airborne dust generation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below specified exposure limits. If user
operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne particles
below the exposure limit. Apply organisational measures, e.g. by isolating personnel from
dusty areas. Remove and wash soiled clothing.
3. Hand protection
Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if
a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. It is recommended that gloves are made
of the following material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Rubber (natural, latex).
4. Body protection
For skin, normal work clothes are appropriate.
5. Eye protection
Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles or
face shield. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this product.
6. Respiratory protection
Local ventilation to control airborne dust levels below occupational exposure limits is
recommended. In case of exposure, where engineering controls are insufficient, the use of
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is recommended. A risk assessment process must
be followed to ensure adequate protection from the airborne dust. The type of RPE must suit
the work situation and the specific requirements of the wearer. Other environmental conditions should also be considered. The minimum “Assigned Protection Factor” (APF) required will depend on the measured or predicted occupational exposure levels divided by the OEL detailed above. Filters specified as FFP2 and P2 have an APF of 10. Correctly fitted, these would reduce the exposure to the wearer down to one tenth of the working atmosphere. Depending on the assessment of the exposure, a lesser or higher efficiency of filter may be required. The manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory guidance regarding duration of use and correct fitting should be followed. The wearer of the selected RPE should receive training before use.
7. Hygiene measures
When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating,
smoking and using the toilet. Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin.
8. Environmental exposure controls
All ventilation systems should be filtered before discharge to atmosphere.
Stability and reactivity
1. Reactivity: There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.
2. Chemical stability: Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.
3. Possibility of hazardous reactions: There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.
4. Conditions to avoid: No particular incompatibility.
5. Incompatible materials: No specific material or group of materials is likely to react with the product to produce a hazardous situation.
6. Hazardous decomposition products: Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.
Disposal considerations
General information
This mineral can be disposed of as a non toxic/inactive material in approved landfill sites in
accordance with local regulations. Dust formation from residues in packaging should be avoided and suitable worker protection assured. Store used packaging in enclosed receptacles. Recycling and disposal of packaging should be carried out in compliance with local regulations. The re-use of packaging is not recommended. Recycling and disposal of packaging should be carried out by an authorised waste management company.
Disposal methods
Where possible, recycling is preferable to disposal. Can be disposed of in compliance with local regulations.
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