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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical composition: SiO2 Al2O3 CaO Fe2O3 MgO Na2O/K2O Others 000-000-00-0 43% 14% 13% 14% 8.5% 3.5% 4%
3. POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS Main Hazards: Eyes and throat can become irritated when exposed to too high concentrations. There are no significant health, physical or environmental hazards.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact. There may be irritation and redness. No Symptoms. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTIONS) Inhalation: Skin: Eye: Ingestion: Advice to physician: Remove to fresh air. Wash with water and soap. Wash with plenty of water. If irritation persists, consult physician. No danger known. No specific advice. Treat according to symptoms present.
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Extinguishing Media: 6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal protective equipment recommended. Sweep up with a minimum of dusting. Collect in container, e.g. fibreboard drum or carton..
HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid breathing dust. Avoid spillage which can cause slippery floors. Use good personal hygiene and housekeeping. Keep bags and containers well closed. Store cool. 10-13
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Use adequate ventilation if dusty conditions prevail when handling, general ventilation is adequate. 5 mg/m3 max. (no free SiO2, all components are amorphous/non-crystalline). Use a NIOSH approved dust repirator with powdered grades if dusty conditions prevail. Protective garments. Goggles.
Engineering controls: Exposure Guidelines, Dust: Respiratory Protection: Skin protection: Eye Protection: 9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Solid. Black. None. > 900C Not applicable Not applicable ca. 2.9 g/cm3 (20C) Not applicable
Appearance: Physical State Colour: Odour: Safety relevant data: Softening point: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Specific gravity: Solubility in water:
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Stability: 11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not applicable. Not applicable Dust in concentration above the max. recommended concentrations might cause irritation of eyes and throat..
Immediate (acute) effects: Delayed (subchronic & chronic) Effect: Other data: 12.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
LAND TRANSPORT ADR GGVS RID GGVE Identification of the product: Danger number: RIVER/CANAL-TRANSPORT ADNR SEA-TRANSPORT UN No: AIR-TRANSPORT ICAO/IATA-DGR OTHER INFORMATION May be sent by mail. Not regulated Not regulated UN nr: Not Not Not Not regulated regulated regulated regulated
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