Synonym:
Quartz; Silicon dioxide, crystalline; Amethyst; Crystalline silica
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Sand White Quartz
Synonym:Quartz; Silicon dioxide, crystalline; Amethyst; Crystalline silica
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 14808-60-7 | Quartz | 100 | 238-878-4 |
Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis). Cancer suspect agent.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Material will not burn. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a dry area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 14808-60-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as silica, crystalline (genera form)): 0.3 mg/m3 TWA (respirable) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as silica, crystalline (gener form)): 0.9 mg/m3 STEL (respirable) Belgium - TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 VLE (respirable dust) France - VME: 0.1 mg/m3 VME (listed under silica crystallines) Germany: 0.15 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Malaysia: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Netherlands: 0.075 mg/m3 MAC (respirable dust) Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (respirable fraction) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: colorless or white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 4064 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 3110 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.65
Molecular Formula: SiO2
Molecular Weight: 60.08
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Dissolves readily in hydrofluoric acid, forming silicon tetrafluoride, a corrosive gas. Reacts violently with powerful oxidizers such as chlorine trifluoride, manganese trifluoride, oxygen difluoride, vinyl acetate, and certain other fluorine-containing compounds. Will be attacked by strong alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 14808-60-7: VV7330000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Human TCLo inhalation: 16 mppcf/8H/17.9Y intermittent. Toxic effects: fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, cough, difficult breathing.
Carcinogenicity:
Quartz - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen, initial date 10/1/88 (airborne particles of re NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Silica, crystalline (general f IARC: Group 1 carcinogen Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1814
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1814
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1814
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 14808-60-7: No information available.
Canada
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