Safety Data Sheet

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Report Ref: 2019
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SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Waste Stream
Asbestos Waste

Waste Generation Process

Used Asbestos

Restrictions on use
Not to be re-used
Generators Name
Orellia Simlane

Street address
Extension 4 stand no: 6339
Carolina Silobela
1185
City Province
Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal

Postal Code Emergency Telephone

Fax Email
[email protected]
Date SDS prepared SDS prepared by Phone number/ Email Address
October 2019 Dolphin Coast Environmental Laboratory 087 353 9750 / [email protected]
Solutions

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Human Health Acute toxicity – Inhalation (Category 2), H330

Carcinogenicity (Category 1), H350
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - (Category 1), H372

Environment NONE IDENTIFIED

Physical NONE IDENTIFIED
Signal words DANGER
Hazard Statements PHYSICAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL
NONE IDENTIFIED H330 - May be harmful if NONE IDENTIFIED
inhaled

H350 - May cause cancer

H372 - Causes damage to

organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
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Precautionary statements PREVENTION RESPONSE STORAGE/DISPOSAL

P201 P362 P403 + P233
Obtain special instructions Take off contaminated Store in a well-ventilated place.
before use. clothing and wash before Keep the container tightly
reuse. closed. If the product is volatile
P261 so as to generate a hazardous
Avoid breathing P304 + P340 atmosphere.
dust/fume/gas/mist/ IF INHALED: Remove victim to
vapours/spray. fresh air and keep at rest in a P501
position comfortable for Dispose of contents in
P272 breathing. accordance with local, national
Contaminated work Regulations
clothing should not be
allowed out of the
workplace.

Pictograms:

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance Mixture x

Asbestos is a mixture of any one of the below constituents:

Hazardous ingredients % (concentration range) CAS Number

Chrysotile Unknown 12001-29-5

Amosite Unknown 12172-73-5

Fibrous actinolite Unknown 77536-66-4

Fibrous anthophyllite Unknown 17068-78-9

Fibrous Tremolite Unknown 14567-73-8

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SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Route of entry – Skin.

Rinse affected area with copious amounts of water followed by washing with soap and Target organ – Lungs.
water while removing contaminated clothing. Get medical attention, if needed.
Eye contact
Flush eyes, including under the eyelids, with copious amounts of water. Get immediate
medical attention.

Inhalation Route of entry – Skin.

If adverse effects occur, remove person to uncontaminated area. If not breathing, give Target organ – Lungs.
artificial respiration by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention
Ingestion Route of entry - Skin, mouth.
Get medical attention immediately. Target organ – Lungs.

Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed):

Symptoms:
Acute: Over-exposure of breathing asbestos may cause asbestosis, Pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung disorders.
Chronic: Diseases associated with over-exposure generally take between 10 – 40 years to become apparent.
Medical examinations and x-rays are required to determine signs and symptoms.

Effects: None identified

Protection of First Aiders and notes for the doctor:

The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48Hours.

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media

Use any media appropriate for combustible material in the area. None Identified

Hazardous combustion products:

Toxic gases and asbestos particulates may be released during fires.

Precautions for Fire-fighters

Full PPE must be worn.
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precaution
Wash hands prior to eating, smoking, applying cosmetics and using the lavatory; because asbestos can enter the body through the
digestive tract personal hygiene in zoned areas must be given priority. Personal protective equipment shall be worn at all times
when handling asbestos. Avoid inhalation of asbestos dust. Appropriate measures shall be used to remove potentially contaminated
clothing shall be disposed of and shall never leave the working area.
Protective Equipment
See section 8.
Emergency Procedures
Remove person/s from the contaminated area immediately. Use appropriate PPE. If an accident occurs; the area must be
adequately cleaned up and waste disposed of as per Asbestos regulations, 2001. GNR155.

Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses. Do not allow to be disposed of onto soil.
If the product contaminates in of the above-mentioned areas inform the appropriate authorities in accordance with waste
management regulations.

Methods and materials for containment

Spill Kits and wet vacuum methods used when feasible.

Methods and materials for clean-up, neutralization, and recovery

Collect spillage using appropriate methods to ensure no loose fibers are left behind and all material used must be considered as
asbestos-containing waste; all the above waste must be disposed of as per Asbestos regulations, 2001. GNR155.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid inhalation of dust generation. Avoid inhaling the fibers
of the material.

Conditions for safe storage

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations (SABS 0228) and standards.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Permissible concentrations OEL Biological limits

Date: n/a Occupational exposure limit of 0,2 No data available
Source: n/a regulated asbestos fibers per milliliter
Recommended test method: n/a of air averaged over any continuous
period of four hours measured in
accordance with MDHS 39/4

NUISANCE DUST:
TWA – 10mg/m3 (ACGIH)

Engineering controls
Provide local exhaust ventilation system to avoid exposure to dust/fumes. Engineering controls must be tested and examined at
intervals not exceeding 24 months by an approved inspection authority approved for that purpose.
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PPE:
Respiratory Protection: 3M asbestos dust masks or FF2respirator fitted with a P2 or P3 filter.
Hand Protection: Elbow-length rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles. An eyewash station and safety shower should be readily available near areas of use.
Skin and Body Protection: White disposal overalls and safety shoes

Comments:
Air monitoring shall be conducted in areas where exposure of asbestos is above the OEL and must be carried out as per Asbestos
regulations, 2001. GNR155.

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Odor pH (concentration)

Fibrous solid to dust-like powder. Grey- Odorless. 7 – 10 pH units
brown to light brown
Melting point Freezing point Boiling point, initial boiling point,
No data available No data available boiling range
No data available
Flashpoint Upper/lower flammability/explosive Vapour pressure
No Flash limits No data available
No data available
Vapour density Density/relative density Solubility
No data available No data available Insoluble

n-octanol/water partition coefficient Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature

No data available No data available 1000⁰C

Odour threshold Evaporation rate Flammability

No data available No data available No data available

Viscosity Radioactivity
No data available No data available

Note: Further tests will have to be conducted for the above-mentioned parameters.

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability If no, under which conditions

Yes X No Stable under normal conditions

Incompatibility with other substances Incompatible Materials

No Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
Yes X
Conditions to Avoid
Prevent dust dispersion. Avoid all contact and ensure airborne concentrations above the OEL.
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SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Component 1 - Chrysotile
Acute toxicity Skin irritation/corrosion
No data available No data available

Eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization

No data available No data available

Reproductive cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity

No data available Carcinogen (Category 1)
Affected organ: Lungs
Route of exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion
Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
No data available No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Aspiration hazard

No data available No data available
Component 2 - Amosite
Acute toxicity Skin irritation/corrosion
No data available No data available

Eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization

No data available No data available

Reproductive cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity

No data available Carcinogen (Category 1)
Affected organ: Lungs
Route of exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion
Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
No data available No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Aspiration hazard

No data available No data available

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Component 1 - Asbestos
Aquatic toxicity Possible environmental impact
No Data Available No Data Available

Persistence and biodegradability Bio-accumulative potential

No Data Available No Data Available

Mobility in soil Ecological Limit Values

No Data Available No Data Available
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Asbestos and its’ associated ingredients don’t have a negative impact on the environment. Asbestos dust can easily travel through
the air into the water supply. It can also settle on the surface of the soil instead of getting absorbed into the ground, which means
that it can still get picked up by the wind and inhaled into human lungs.

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

No alternative treatment and no recycling/ reclamation of asbestos-containing waste.

Waste Disposal options

Waste should be disposed of in accordance with local, regional and national regulations.

As per the asbestos regulations:2001;

• All asbestos waste must be placed in containers that will prevent the likelihood of exposure during handling and
transportation;
• All vehicles, re-usable containers or any other similar articles which have been in contact with asbestos waste are
cleaned and decontaminated after use, in such a way that such vehicles, containers or similar articles do not cause a
hazard inside or outside the workplace concerned;
• all asbestos waste which can cause exposure, is disposed of only on sites specifically designated for this purpose in
terms of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989), and the National Environmental Management
Act,1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), and in such a manner that it does not cause a hazard inside or outside the site
concerned;
• All persons responsible in the collection, transportation, disposal of asbestos waste, who may be exposed to that
waste, are to be provided with suitable personal protective equipment; and
• Where the services of a contractor for the disposal of asbestos waste are used, a provision is incorporated into the
contract stating that the contractor shall also comply.

Any other information

Waste shall be disposed of according to all applicable regulations. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body
of water. Personnel purchasing items that contain ACM; an alternative material must be found if not it must be clearly made
aware to all personnel working in that area.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number UN proper shipping name UN Classification

UN2212 Asbestos 9

Packaging group Marine Pollutant Transport in bulk according to MARPOL

II Yes Not Available

Special Precautions
The container or vehicle transporting asbestos must be clearly identified, classified and packed in accordance with SABS 0228
and SABS 0229. The transporting vehicle must be labeled as per ‘’labeling requirements’’ below.
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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labeling Requirements

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

Training:
Education and training for any person who may be exposed to asbestos and its products are very important. The employer must
ensure this adequate training is provided or obtain specialized training. Competence records of all employees must be kept in
order to prove that they have practical experience relating to correct handling, hygiene, and work practices relating to asbestos.
Cleaning and Storage of PPE:
All clean PPE must be stored in a manner to avoid contamination. Used PPE such as the coveralls must not be re-used. The
change room must have the following facilities: Clean and dirty change room, showers and wash facility.

The information gathered on this SDS is an overall description of what could possibly be harmful to humans/aquatic
environment.
Risk Phrases that might apply to the above product:

R23 Toxic by inhalation.

R45 May cause cancer
R48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
REFERENCES:
1. Occupational health and safety act 1993(act no 85 of 1993); Asbestos Regulations, 2001. GNR155.
2. SANS 10243 (2008) Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals
3. Occupational hygiene report on an inventory of asbestos-containing materials and an assessment of potential asbestos
exposure at selected offices, stores and production areas.
4. Generic MSDS for hazardous ingredients listed in section 3.
5. The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)
6. Waste Classification and Management Regulation, NR 634
7. All applicable local regulations must be adhered to when classifying, labeling, transporting and handling.
8. Asbestos Regulations, 2001. GNR155.
NOTICE:
DCELS has completed this SDS through information conducted in good faith and believed to be correct and according to SANS
10234 at the date hereof. DCELS makes no depiction as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied and it
is the responsibility of the persons receiving the substance to make their own determination as to the safety and suitability of
their purposes prior to use. DCELS accepts no responsibility for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or
reliance on the above information.