Material Safety Data Sheet: Section 1 - Product Identification and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: Section 1 - Product Identification and Company Identification
Material Safety Data Sheet: Section 1 - Product Identification and Company Identification
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Boiling Point or Range, F: 4046F (Quartz)
Melting Point or Range, F: 3110F (Quartz)
Solubility In Water: Insoluble
Specific Gravity: 2.65 (Quartz)
Evaporation Rate: None
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Stability: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents, such as fluorine, chlorine
trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, and oxygen trifluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Silica will dissolve in hydrofluoric acid and produce a
corrosive gas silicon tetrafluoride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
A. SILICOSIS
The major concern is silicosis (lung disease), caused by the inhalation and retention of respirable
crystalline silica dust. Silicosis can exist in several forms, chronic (or ordinary), accelerated, or acute.
Chronic or Ordinary Silicosis is the most common form of silicosis, and can occur after many years
of exposure to levels above the occupational exposure limits for airborne respirable crystalline silica
dust. It is further defined as either simple or complicated silicosis.
Simple silicosis is characterized by lung lesions (shown as radiographic opacities) less than 1
centimeter in diameter, primarily in the upper lung zones. Often, simple silicosis is not associated
with symptoms, detectable changes in lung function or disability. Simple silicosis may be progressive
and may develop into complicated silicosis or progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). Complicated
silicosis or PMF is characterized by lung lesions (shown as radiographic opacities) greater than
1centimeter in diameter. Although there may be no symptoms associated with complicated silicosis or
PMF, the symptoms, if present, are shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and sputum production.
Complicated silicosis or PMF may be associated with decreased lung function and may be disabling.
Advanced complicated silicosis or PMF may lead to death. Advanced complicated silicosis or PMF
can result in heart disease (cor pumonale) secondary to the lung disease. Accelerated Silicosis can
occur with exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica over a relatively short
period; the lung lesions can appear within five (5) years of the initial exposure. The progression can
be rapid. Accelerated silicosis is similar to chronic or ordinary silicosis, except that the lung lesions
appear earlier and the progression is more rapid. Acute Silicosis can occur with exposures to very
high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica over a very short time period, sometimes as short
as a few months. The symptoms of acute silicosis include progressive shortness of breath, fever,
cough and weight loss. Acute silicosis is fatal.
B. CANCER
IARC - The International Agency for Research on Cancer ("IARC") concluded that there was
"sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica in the forms of quartz or
cristobalite from occupational sources", and that there is "sufficient evidence in experimental animals
for the carcinogenicity of quartz and cristobalite." The overall IARC evaluation was that "crystalline
silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to
humans (Group 1)." The IARC evaluation noted that not all industrial circumstances studied
showed evidence of carcinogenicity. The monograph also stated that [C]arcinogenicity may be
dependent on inherent characteristics of the crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its
biological activity or distribution of its polymorphs." For further information on the IARC evaluation,
see IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, Volume 68, "Silica,
Some Silicates..." (1997).
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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NTP - The National Toxicology Program, in its Ninth Annual Report on Carcinogens, concluded that
respirable crystalline silica is known to be a human carcinogen, based on sufficient evidence of
carcinogenicity from studies in humans indicating a causal relationship between exposure to
respirable crystalline silica and increased lung cancer rates in workers exposed to crystalline silica
dust.
There have been many articles published on the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica, which the reader
should consult for additional information; the following are examples of recently published articles:
(1) Lung cancer among industrial sand workers exposed to crystalline silica, Am J Epidemiol,
Volume 153, pp. 695-703 (2001); (2) "Crystalline Silica and the risk of lung cancer in the potteries",
Occup. Environ. Med., Volume 55, pp. 779-785 (1998); (3) "Is Silicosis Required for Silica-
Associated Lung Cancer," American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 37, pp. 252- 259 (2000);
(4) " Silica, Silicosis, and Lung Cancer: A Risk Assessment", American Journal of Industrial
Medicine, Volume 38, pp. 8-18 (2000); (5) "Silica, Silicosis, and Lung Cancer: A Response to a
Recent Working Group Report", Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Volume 42,
pp. 704-720 (2000).
C. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
There is evidence that exposure to respirable crystalline silica (without silicosis) or that the disease
silicosis may be associated with the increased incidence of several autoimmune disorders, --
scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and diseases affecting the kidneys.
For a review of the subject, the following may be consulted: "Occupational Exposure to Crystalline
Silica and Autoimmune Disease", Environmental Health Perspectives, Volume 107, Supplement 5,
pp. 793-802 (1999); "Occupational Scleroderma", Current Opinion in Rheumatology, Volume 11, pp.
490-494 (1999); Connective tissue disease and silicosis, Am J Ind Med, Volume 35, pp. 375-381
(1999).
D. TUBERCULOSIS
Individuals with silicosis are at increased risk to develop pulmonary tuberculosis, if exposed to
persons with tuberculosis. The following may be consulted for further information: Occupational
Lung Disorders, Third Edition, Chapter 12, entitled "Silicosis and Related Diseases", Parkes, W.
Raymond (1994); "Risk of pulmonary tuberculosis relative to silicosis and exposure to silica dust in
South African gold miners," Occup Environ Med., Volume 55, pp.496- 502 (1998); Occupational
risk factors for developing tuberculosis, Am J Ind Med, Volume 30, pp. 148-154 (1996).
E. KIDNEY DISEASE
There is evidence that exposure to respirable crystalline silica (without silicosis) or that the disease
silicosis is associated with the increased incidence of kidney diseases, including end stage renal
disease. For additional information on the subject, the following may be consulted: "Kidney Disease
and Silicosis", Nephron, Volume 85, pp. 14-19 (2000); End stage renal disease among ceramic
workers exposed to silica, Occup Environ Med, Volume 56, pp. 559-561 (1999); Kidney disease
and arthritis in a cohort study of workers exposed to silica, Epidemiology, Volume 12, pp. 405-412
(2001).
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Crystalline silica (quartz) is not known to be ecotoxic; i.e., there is no data that suggests that
crystalline silica (quartz) is toxic to birds, fish, invertebrates, microorganisms, or plants. For
additional information on crystalline silica (quartz), see Section 9 (physical and chemical properties)
and Section 10 (stability and reactivity) of this MSDS.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Continued
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General: Crystalline silica may be landfilled. Material should be placed in covered
containers to minimize generation of airborne dust.
RCRA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as a hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, or its regulations, 40 CFR 261 et seq.
The above information applies to Red Flint Sand and Gravel silica sand only as sold. The product
may be contaminated during use, and it is the responsibility of the user to assess the appropriate
disposal method in this situation.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Crystalline silica (quartz) is not a hazardous material for purposes of transportation under the U. S.
Department of Transportation Table of Hazardous Materials, 49 CFR 172.101.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES (FEDERAL AND STATE)
TSCA No.: Crystalline silica (quartz) appears on the EPA TSCA inventory under the CAS No.
14808-60-7.
RCRA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as a hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, or its regulations, 40 CFR 261 et seq.
SARA 311/312: Hazard categories for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Chronic Health
CERCLA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as a hazardous substance under regulations
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA), 40 CFR 302.
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not an
extremely hazardous substance under Section 302 and is not a toxic chemical subject
to the requirements of Section 313.
Clean Air Act: Crystalline silica (quartz) mined and processed by Red Flint Sand and Gravel was
not processed with or does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone depleting
substances.
FDA: Silica is included in the list of substances that may be included in coatings used in
food contact surfaces, 21 CFR 175.300(b) (3) (xxvi).
NTP: Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) is classified as a known human carcinogen.
OSHA Carcinogen: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not listed.
California Proposition 65: Crystalline silica (quartz) is classified as a substance known to the state
of California to be a carcinogen.
CANADA
Domestic Substances List: Red Flint Sand and Gravel products, as naturally occurring substances,
are on the Canadian DSL.
WHMIS Classification: D-2A
OTHER
EINECS No.: 231-545-4
EEC Label (Risk/Safety Phrases): R 48/20, R 40/20, S22, S38
IARC: Crystalline silica (quartz) is classified in IARC Group 1. National, state, provincial or
local emergency planning, community right to know or other laws, regulations or
ordinances may be applicable--consult applicable national, state, provincial or local laws.
Japan MITI: All of the components of this product are existing chemical substances as defined in
the Chemical Substance Control Law.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
More information on the effects of crystalline silica exposure may be obtained from the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) (phone number: 1-800-321-OSHA; website: http://www.osha.gov) or from
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (phone number: 1-800-35-NIOSH; website:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh).
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) relates only to the specific material designated
herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process. The
information set forth herein is based on technical data the Red Flint Sand and Gravel believes reliable.
It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Since
conditions of use are outside the control of Red Flint Sand and Gravel, no warranties, expressed or
implied, are made and no liability is assumed in connection with any use of this information. Any use
of these data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with federal, state,
and local laws and regulations.