Name:
Sand 40-100 mesh
Synonym:
Quartz; Silicon dioxid
CAS:
14808-60-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Sand 40-100 mesh
Synonym:Quartz; Silicon dioxid
Synonym:Quartz; Silicon dioxid
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 14808-60-7 | Sand, 40-100 mesh | 238-878-4 |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
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).
Not available.
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).
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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.
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.
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:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
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.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
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 - white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2230 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 1610 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: O2Si
Molecular Weight: 60.08
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
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.
Carcinogenicity:
Sand, 40-100 mesh - 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.
CAS# 14808-60-7: VV7330000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sand, 40-100 mesh - 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
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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.
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