VICRON
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25-11
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Issue date: 9/11/2012 Revision date: 5/13/2021 Supersedes: 3/18/2015 Version: 2.1
5/13/2021 (Revision date) EN (English US) 1/10
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form : Mixture
Product name : VICRON
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Product code : C-MS-AT-3000ADVIC1515
1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use
Use of the substance/mixture : Mineral additive
1.3. Supplier
Specialty Minerals Inc.,
260 Columbia Street,
Adams,
MA 01220
USA
Telephone: 1-877-684-7627
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number : +1 413-743-0591 / +1 760-476-3962
3E Global Emergency Response Services. Access code: 333336 (if you mention SDS name and
company name-you don t need the access code)
SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification
Carcinogenicity Category 1A H350 May cause cancer (Inhalation)
Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
GHS US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS US) :
Signal word (GHS US) : Danger
Hazard statements (GHS US) : H350 – May cause cancer (Inhalation)
Precautionary statements (GHS US) : P201 – Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 – Do not breathe dust.
P280 – Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection.
P308+P313 – If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 – Store locked up.
2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification
Other hazards which do not result in classification : Prolonged and/or massive exposure to respirable crystalline silica-containing dust may cause
silicosis, a nodular pulmonary fibrosis caused by deposition in the lungs of fine respirable
particles of crystalline silica. Dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin and upper
respiratory tract.
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2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable
SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients
3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % GHS US classification
Calcium carbonate CAS-No.: 1317-65-3 > 99 Not classified
Quartz CAS-No.: 14808-60-7 0.4 Carc. 1A, H350
STOT SE 3, H335
STOT SE 1, H370
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice
(show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms
develop obtain medical attention.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by
warm water rinse. If symptoms develop, obtain medical attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. If symptoms develop, obtain medical attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Give 100 – 200 ml of water to drink. If symptoms
develop, obtain medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Symptoms/effects : Dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic symptoms : May cause cancer (if inhaled).
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Fire hazard : Not flammable.
Reactivity in case of fire : Calcium carbonate: decomposes on heating. Thermal decomposition generates : Carbon
dioxide. Calcium oxide.
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : Carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide.
VICRON
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5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye or face protection. Where excessive dust may
result, wear approved mask.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. Wear independent breathing equipment.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if large amounts of the product enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : Stop leak, if possible without risk.
Methods for cleaning up : Collect using vacuum cleaner fitted with HEPA filter. – OR -. Sweep or shovel spills into
appropriate container for disposal. Minimize generation of dust. Do not dry sweep dust. Store
away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Avoid
dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water
before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Take off contaminated clothing and
wash it before reuse.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Keep only in original container. Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container
closed when not in use. Store locked up.
Incompatible materials : Acids.
VICRON
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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Calcium carbonate (1317-65-3)
USA – OSHA – Occupational Exposure Limits
Local name Calcium Carbonate (Limestone; Marble)
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m ) 15 mg/m Total dust
5 mg/m Respirable Fraction
Regulatory reference (US-OSHA) OSHA Annotated Table Z-1
USA – NIOSH – Occupational Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL (TWA) 10 mg/m Total dust
5 mg/m Respirable dust
Quartz (14808-60-7)
USA – ACGIH – Occupational Exposure Limits
Local name Silica crystaline – quartz
ACGIH TWA (mg/m ) 0.025 mg/m (R – Respirable particulate matter)
Remark (ACGIH) TLV
Basis: Pulm fibrosis; lung cancer. Notations: A2 (Suspected Human Carcinogen)
Regulatory reference ACGIH 2021
USA – OSHA – Occupational Exposure Limits
Local name Quartz (Respirable) (Silica: Crystalline)
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m ) 0.05 mg/m [Action level: 0.025 mg/m ]
Remark (OSHA) Table Z-3. For OSHA PEL (TWA): Use formulas: (250 / (%SiO2+5)) for mppcf and (10 mg/m3 /
(%SiO2+2)) for mg/m3. CAS No. source: eCFR Table Z-1.
Regulatory reference (US-OSHA) OSHA Annotated Table Z-3 Mineral Dusts
8.2. Appropriate engineering controls
Appropriate engineering controls : Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that occupational
exposure limits are not exceeded. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust
is formed.
Environmental exposure controls : Avoid release to the environment.
8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment:
Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
Hand protection:
Wear chemically resistant protective gloves. The exact breakthrough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to
be observed. Gloves should be removed and replaced if there are any signs of degradation or breakthrough.
Eye protection:
Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection:
Long-sleeved protective clothing
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Respiratory protection:
Dust mask or respirator
Thermal hazard protection:
Not required for normal conditions of use.
Other information:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid
Appearance : Powder.
Color : White
Odor : Odorless
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not flammable.
Vapor pressure : No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 C : No data available
Relative density : 2.71 (Water = 1)
Solubility : Water: Partially soluble
Log Pow : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosion limits : No data available
Explosive properties : Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties : Not oxidizing.
9.2. Other information
No additional information available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7).
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7).
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Contact with acids or strong heating liberates carbon dioxide, sometimes violently.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Heat. Dust formation.
VICRON
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10.5. Incompatible materials
Acids.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Contact with acids or strong heating liberates carbon dioxide, sometimes violently. Thermal decomposition generates : Calcium oxide.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitization : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer (Inhalation).
Quartz (14808-60-7)
IARC group 1 – Carcinogenic to humans
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
Quartz (14808-60-7)
STOT-single exposure May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (lungs) (Inhalation).
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Potential Adverse human health effects and
symptoms
: Dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract. May cause
cancer (if inhaled).
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Ecology – general : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms or to cause long-term adverse
effects in the environment.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
VICRON
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Bioaccumulative potential No bioaccumulation.
12.4. Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5. Other adverse effects
No additional information available
VICRON
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25-11
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Disposal methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Empty containers should
be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.
Additional information : Handle empty containers with care.
Ecology – waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with Department of Transport / Transportation of Dangerous Goods / IMDG / IATA
14.1. UN number
Not regulated for transport
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (TDG) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : Not applicable
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Transport hazard class(es) (DOT) : Not applicable
TDG
Transport hazard class(es) (TDG) : Not applicable
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) (IMDG) : Not applicable
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) (IATA) : Not applicable
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (DOT) : Not applicable
Packing group (TDG) : Not applicable
Packing group (IMDG) : Not applicable
Packing group (IATA) : Not applicable
14.5. Environmental hazards
Other information : No supplementary information available.
14.6. Special precautions for user
Special transport precautions : No special precautions required
DOT
No data available
TDG
No data available
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IMDG
No data available
IATA
No data available
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations
VICRON
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SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Health hazard – Carcinogenicity
Calcium carbonate (1317-65-3)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Quartz (14808-60-7)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
15.2. International regulations
CANADA
Calcium carbonate (1317-65-3)
Listed on the Canadian NDSL (Non-Domestic Substances List)
Quartz (14808-60-7)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
EU-Regulations
No additional information available
National regulations
VICRON
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Determined as “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) by FDA – see 21 CFR 184.1409
Quartz (14808-60-7)
Listed on IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
15.3. US State regulations
WARNING:
This product can expose you to Quartz, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Component State or local regulations
Calcium carbonate(1317-65-3) U.S. – Massachusetts – Right To Know List; U.S. – New Jersey – Right to Know Hazardous
Substance List; U.S. – Pennsylvania – RTK (Right to Know) List
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Component State or local regulations
Quartz(14808-60-7) U.S. – Massachusetts – Right To Know List; U.S. – New Jersey – Right to Know Hazardous
Substance List; U.S. – Pennsylvania – RTK (Right to Know) List
SECTION 16: Other information
Revision date : 05/13/2021
Data sources : U.S. 29CFR Part 1910
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological
Exposure Indices
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation Carcinogenic Risks to Humans World Health Organization
EU Directive 91/322/EEC and 2000/39/EC
NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens. US OSHA HazCom (GHS) 25 May 2012.
Other information : None.
Full text of H-phrases
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H350 May cause cancer
H370 Causes damage to organs
Abbreviations and acronyms
ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists)
DOT (Department Of Transportation (US))
CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number
EC50 (Effective Concentration 50%)
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
IMO (International Maritime Organisation)
LC50 (Lethal Concentration 50%)
LD50 (Lethal Dose 50%)
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (US)
PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit)
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
TLV (Threshold Limit Value) (ACGIH)
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) (US)
TWA (Time Weighted Average)
UNxxxx (Number assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
VICRON
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NFPA health hazard : 1 – Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant
irritation.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 – Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including
intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and
sand.
NFPA reactivity : 0 – Material that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire
conditions.
Hazard Rating
Health : 1 Slight Hazard – Irritation or minor reversible injury possible
: * – Chronic (long-term) health effects may result from repeated overexposure
Flammability : 0 Minimal Hazard – Materials that will not burn
Physical : 0 Minimal Hazard – Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT
react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Indication of changes:
Section Changed item Change Comments
2 Hazards identification Modified
4 First aid measures Modified
6 Accidental release measures Modified
7 Handling and storage Modified
8 Exposure controls / Personal protection equipment Modified
10 Stability and reactivity Modified
11 Toxicological information Modified
15 Regulatory information Modified
16 Other information Modified
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