EL HASHEM​​​

Material safety data sheet for silica sand

 

1) identification of the substance and company

 

- product name : silica sand

- company name : EL HASHEM FOR MINERALS & QUARRIES MATERIALS

- address: El-salam city, Cairo, Egypt

- Phone no:+201000389358

- Application of the product: used in glass industry, ceramic

 

2) hazard identification:

 

- this product is white, granular sand or flour

- this product is not environmental hazard

- inhalation: coughing, shortness of breath, reduce in lung function , effects may be delayed

- Contact with skin case irritation.

- absorb through skin not applicable

- swallowed may cause nausea

 

3) First aid- emergency procedures:

 

- Eye contact: flush with water for 15 minute. Seek medical attention

- Skin contact: wash with soap and water

- Inhaled: remove to fresh air at once. Apply artificial respiration. If breathing has stopped. Seek immediately medical attention

- Swallowed: if discomfort persists seek medical attention

 

4) Fire fighting measures:

 

- Silica sand is not flammable.

 

5) Accidental release measure:

 

- silica sand waste is not reactive and not biodegradable and use vacuum cleaner

 

6) Handling and storage:

 

- avoid dust formation. Keep container tightly closed

 

7) Exposure controls/ personal protection:

 

- in case of exposure to dust over regulatory limits, wear a personal respirator- hand protection wear normal gloves

- body/ skin protection wear normal work clothes

- eye protection: safety glasses with side shields as required

 

9) Physical and chemical properties:

 

- specific gravity: 2.65- melting point: 1700-1800

- boiling point: 2230˚C

- appearance : white

- odor: none

- solubility in water: none

- taste : none

- vapor density: not applicable

 

10) Stability and reactivity:

 

- Stability: stable

- Hazardous decomposition product: none

- Condition to avoid: none

 

11) Toxicological information:

 

- Non-toxic. If respirable crystalline silica is generated by processing silica sand, the following information applies:Prolonged and/or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis (silicosis). People with silicosis are reported to have an increased cancer risk. Exposure to dust should be monitored and managed.

 

12) Ecological information:

 

- Quartz is common component of the earth crust.Negative ecological effects are know 

 

13) Disposal information:

 

Waste Disposal Methods: This product is not a hazardous waste and may be land filled. If material is contaminated with hazardous materials, place waste in properly labeled, suitable waste container. Contaminated material must be disposed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations using the proper waste classification

 

14) Transport information:

 

- Not classified as dangerous according to transport regulation. Avoid dust spreading.

 

15) Regulatory information:

 

- Flammability hazard rating 0

- Reactivity hazard rating 0

- Personal protection E

16) Other information:

- Silica sand is natural product. Grinding or millings are not carried out during preparation. Silica sand is not hazardous.