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QUARTZICSC: 0808 (November 2016)
Crystalline silica, quartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide, quartz
Silicic anhydride
CAS #: 14808-60-7; 1317-79-9
EC Number: 238-878-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion No acute symptoms expected.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

cancer;health haz
DANGER
May cause cancer if inhaled
Causes damage to the lungs, the immune system and the kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidizers. 
PACKAGING
 
QUARTZ ICSC: 0808
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS WHITE CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. 

Formula: SiO2
Molecular mass: 60.1
Boiling point: 2230°C
Melting point: 1610°C
Density: 2.6 g/m³
Solubility in water: none 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. 

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in silicosis. May cause autoimmune diseases. The substance may have effects on the kidneys. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 0.025 mg/m3, as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen).
EU-OEL: (respirable fraction): 0.1 mg/m3 as TWA.
MAK: carcinogen category: 1 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Do NOT take working clothes home. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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