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COMMERCIAL GRADE SANDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200)

SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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MSDS B2

Revision: Feb-10

QUIKRETE

Product Name Code #

COMMERCIAL GRADE SAND FINE 1961

MEDIUM1962 *See Sections 3 & 11 of this MSDS

COARSE 1963

PRODUCT USE: SILICA SANDS FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION

SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

The product is a white or tan sand, or ground sand. It is not flammable, combustible or explosive. It

does not cause burns or severe skin or eye irritation. A single exposure will not result in serious

adverse health effects. Crystalline silica (quartz) is not known to be an environmental hazard.

Crystalline silica (quartz) is incompatible with hydrofluoric acid, fluorine, chlorine trifluoride or oxygen

difluoride.

OSHA REGULATORY STATUS

This material is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29 CFR

1910.1200).

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Inhalation:

a. Silicosis

Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the

lungs. Silicosis may be progressive; it may lead to disability and death.

b. Lung Cancer Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as

carcinogenic to humans.

c. Tuberculosis

Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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COMMERCIAL GRADE SANDS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
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d. Autoimmune and Chronic Kidney Diseases Some studies show excess numbers of cases of scleroderma, connective tissue disorders, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney diseases and end-stage kidney disease in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. e. Non-Malignant Respiratory Diseases (other than silicosis) Some studies show an increased incidence in chronic bronchitis and emphysema in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica.
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SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flammability: Noncombustible and not flammable or explosive. Auto-ignition Temperature: Not Applicable Flash Points: Not Applicable SECTION VI – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spills: Use dustless methods (vacuum) and place into closable container for disposal, or flush with water. Do not dry sweep. Wear protective equipment specified below. Waste Disposal Method: See Section 13.
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Local Exhaust Ventilation: Use sufficient local exhaust ventilation to reduce the level of respirable crystalline silica to below the OSHA PEL. See ACGIH "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice" (latest edition). Respiratory Protection: If it is not possible to reduce airborne exposure levels to below the OSHA PEL with ventilation, use the table below to assist you in selecting respirators that will reduce personal exposures to below the OSHA PEL.
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1. The protection offered by a given respirator is contingent upon (1) the respirator user adhering to complete program requirements (such as the ones required by OSHA in 29CFR1910.134), (2) the use of NIOSH-certified respirators in their approved configuration, and (3) individual fit testing to rule out those respirators that cannot achieve a good fit on individual workers. 2. Appropriate means that the filter medium will provide protection against the particulate in question. 3.
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Acute Exposure: Dust can irritate the eyes and upper respiratory system. Toxic effects noted in animals include, for acute exposures, alveolar damage with pulmonary edema. Chronic Exposure: Dust can cause inflammation of the lining tissue of the interior of the nose and inflammation of the cornea. Hypersensitive individuals may develop an allergic dermatitis. Carcinogenicity: Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs and possibly cancer.
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or other metals found to be hazardous or toxic in some chemical forms. These metals are mostly present as trace substitutions within the principal minerals) Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Individuals with sensitive skin and with pulmonary and/or respiratory disease, including, but not limited to, asthma and bronchitis, or subject to eye irritation, should be precluded from exposure.
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OSHA Carcinogen: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not listed. California Proposition 65: Crystalline silica (airborne particles of respirable size) is classified as a substance known to the State of California to be a carcinogen. California Inhalation Reference Exposure Level (REL): California established a chronic REL of 3 µg for silica (crystalline, respirable).
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Physical Hazard- Abbreviations: ACGIH CAS CERCLA CFR CPR DOT IARC MSHA NIOSH NTP OSHA PEL RCRA SARA TLV TWA WHMIS 0 = Material is normally stable, even under fire conditions 1 = Material normally stable but may become unstable at high temps 2 = Materials that are unstable and may undergo react at room temp 3 = Materials that may form explosive mixtures with water 4 = Materials that are readily capable of explosive water reaction American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists Chemical Abstract Se