MSDS Quartz
MSDS Quartz
MSDS Quartz
QUARTZ
Use: An inorganic material used in glass coatings on ceramic, steel, aluminum or glass
substrates.
SUPPLIER:
Emergency Number:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects: Potential health effects may vary depending upon the duration and degree of
exposure. To reduce or eliminate health hazards associated with this product, use
exposure controls or personal protection methods as described in Section 12.
Eye Contact: (Acute/Chronic) Exposure to airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed
irritation or inflammation of the cornea.
Inhalation: (Chronic) Inhalation exposure to free silica may cause delayed lung injury, including
silicosis, a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease, and/or cause or aggravate
other lung diseases or conditions.
Carcinogenic Potential: This product contains free silica, which IARC classifies as a known human
carcinogen. The NTP, in its ninth Annual Report on Carcinogens, classified “silica,
crystalline (respirable)” as a known carcinogen.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Eyes: Immediately flush eye thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin: N/A
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. Seek medical help if coughing and other symptoms do not subside.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have the victim drink plenty of water and call a
physician if discomfort is experienced.
Use clean-up methods that do not disperse dust into the air. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
eyes. Use exposure control and personal protection methods as described in Section 12.
Handle and store in a manner so that airborne dust does not exceed applicable exposure limits.
Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Use exposure control and personal protection methods
as described in Section 12.
Respiratory Protection: Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control dust levels below
applicable exposure limits. Use appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory protection
for respirable crystalline silica.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to avoid contact with the eyes. In
extremely dusty environments and unpredictable environments, wear tight-fitting
unvented or indirectly vented goggles to avoid eye irritation or injury
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Eye disease, Skin disorders and Chronic Respiratory conditions.
No information available.
All disposal methods must be in accordance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and
regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterization and compliance with
applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator.
Not Hazardous a material for DOT or TGS Shipping. It can be transported in Air, Land & Ship.
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained
herein. It is the user’s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of this product.