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PRODUCT IDENTITY:

PUMICE

MANUFACTURER’ s NAME:

LAVA

Mining and Quarrying Co.

Address

19,3 km Markopoulou Avenue,

GR 19002 Paiania Greece

Emergency Telephone

+30 210 2898462, +30 210 289372

Fax

+30 210 2817778

E -mail:

[email protected]

Date prepared:

Revised 1/10/2009

TRADE NAME:

0/3

COMPONENTS

CHEMICAL NAME

CAS REGISTRY

NUMBER

% approx

Amorphous silica (non crystalline)

7631-86-9

>70

Alumina

1344-28-1

12-15

Iron Oxide

1309-37-1

1-3

Crystalline Silica

14808-60-7

0.4

Magnesium Oxide

1309-48-4

0.03-2

Primary route of entry:

Inhalation: Yes

Skin: No

Ingestion: No

Acute Symptoms:

Eye contact: Minor irritation to the eyes

Inhalation: Dust may irritate the nose, throat and respiratory track by mechanical abrasion. Coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath may occur

Skin contact: Direct contact may cause irritation and redness by mechanical abrasion

Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation and blockage

Chronic Symptoms

Inhalation: Chronic exposure to respirable dust in excess of appropriate exposure limits may cause lung disease.

Eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with high amount of clean water for at least 10 minutes, while holding the eyelids open. Beyond flushing do not attempt to remove material from the eyes. If irritation persists or later develops contact a physician

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air. Blow nose, rinse mouth and drink water to clear throat. If irritation persists or later develops contact a physician

Skin contact:

Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists or later develops contact a physician

Ingestion:

If person is conscious, give large quantity of water or milk. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but it is not necessary to induce. Get immediate medical attention

Flash Point (^o C):

Not Applicable

Flammable Limits:

Not applicable

Extinguishing media:

Not applicable

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

None known

Release or Spill:

Spilled materials, where dust can be generated may overexpose cleanup personnel to respirable sand or dust. Wetting of spilled material and/or use of respiratory protective equipment may be necessary. Generally the personal protection and control measures identified in Section VIII should be applied as appropriate

Storage:

No special precautions

Handling:

Use techniques that minimize generating dust. Clean clothes by washing. Do not blow off dust with compressed air. Generally the personal protection and control measures identified in Section VIII should be applied as appropriate

Skin protection:

No special precautions

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side shields should be worn as minimum protection. Dust goggles should be worn when excessive (visible) dust conditions are present or anticipated. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this product

Ventilation:

For indoor applications local exhaust or general ventilation recommended

Respiratory protection:

Use an approved dust mask, such as a particulate filter respirator

Skin protection:

No special precautions

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side shields should be worn as minimum protection. Dust goggles should be worn when excessive (visible) dust conditions are present or anticipated. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this product

Hygiene:

Ordinary personal hygiene

Boiling Point

Not Applicable

pH

Not Applicable

Bulk Density

600-670 kg/m3

Water Content

18-26% on wet basis

Vapor Pressure (=mmHg)

Not Applicable

Melting Point

Not Applicable

Vapor Density (Air=1)

Not Applicable

Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate=1)

Not Applicable

Solubility in Water

Not soluble

Appearance

Off white granules of various sizes

Odor

Odorless

Stability

Stable

Conditions to avoid

None known

Incompatibility

Strong oxidizers (i.e. fluorine, boron trifluoride, chlorine trifluoride, manganese trifluoride), contact with which may cause fire and/or explosions. Silica dissolves in hydrofluoric acid producing a corrosive gas-silicon tetrafluoride

Hazardous Decomposition

Will not occur

Hazardous Byproducts

Respirable dust particles may be generated by handling

Hazardous polymerization

Will not occur. No conditions to avoid

Carcinogenicity

Pumice is not listed as a carcinogen by the NTP, OSHA or IARC

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure:

Inhaling respirable dust may aggravate pre existing respiratory system and lung diseases such as emphysema or asthma. Exposure may aggravate eye conditions

General:

This product is a naturally occurring material that is not harmful to the environment

Waste disposal method:

According to the regulations at the place of use

General

Pumice is not enlisted in dangerous goods, therefore no special precautions are needed for its transportation (see also Section 8)

Classification and labelling

The substance is not subject to classification and labelling according to EU directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC or 2008/1272/EC for hazardous materials.

REACH requirements

Pumice is exempted from registration as per Art. 2.7 (b) and Annex V.10 of 1907/2006/EC (REACH).

Not Applicable

Based on research of available data, LAVA SA believes that the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate. The suggested procedures are based on data and experience as of the date of preparation of this MSDS that is believed to be reliable, but may be subject to change as new information becomes available. The suggestions should not be confused with nor followed in violation of applicable laws, regulations or any other rules. Because it is not possible to anticipate all conditions of use, additional safety precautions may be required. Since the use of this material is not under LAVA’s control, each user is responsible for making their own determination as to safe and proper handling of this material in their own particular use of this material.

Abbreviations

NTP National Toxicology Program

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

IARC International Agency on Research on Cancer