This material safety data sheet provides information on clay bricks manufactured by Wienerberger Limited. It contains details on the composition, hazards, safe handling, and disposal of the product. Clay bricks present little health risk but respirable dust released during reworking contains crystalline silica, which may cause long-term health issues if inhaled. Personal protective equipment should be used if engineering controls cannot adequately control dust levels. The material is stable, non-flammable, and insoluble in water.
This material safety data sheet provides information on clay bricks manufactured by Wienerberger Limited. It contains details on the composition, hazards, safe handling, and disposal of the product. Clay bricks present little health risk but respirable dust released during reworking contains crystalline silica, which may cause long-term health issues if inhaled. Personal protective equipment should be used if engineering controls cannot adequately control dust levels. The material is stable, non-flammable, and insoluble in water.
This material safety data sheet provides information on clay bricks manufactured by Wienerberger Limited. It contains details on the composition, hazards, safe handling, and disposal of the product. Clay bricks present little health risk but respirable dust released during reworking contains crystalline silica, which may cause long-term health issues if inhaled. Personal protective equipment should be used if engineering controls cannot adequately control dust levels. The material is stable, non-flammable, and insoluble in water.
This material safety data sheet provides information on clay bricks manufactured by Wienerberger Limited. It contains details on the composition, hazards, safe handling, and disposal of the product. Clay bricks present little health risk but respirable dust released during reworking contains crystalline silica, which may cause long-term health issues if inhaled. Personal protective equipment should be used if engineering controls cannot adequately control dust levels. The material is stable, non-flammable, and insoluble in water.
CLAY BRICKS 1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product name: Clay Bricks
Other names: Fired clay products Product code: Various Company Name: Wienerberger Limited Wienerberger House Brooks Drive Cheadle Royal Business Park Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3SA Tel: +44 (0) 161 491 8200 Fax: +44 (0) 161 491 0842 www.wienerberger.com 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous ingredients: Crystalline Silica (Quartz Si02) CAS: 14808-60-7 EINECS: 238-878-4 Content: 30-35% 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Wienerbergers Ltd fired clay products present little or no inherent human health hazard. Risks to human health may arise when products are reworked, liberating dust (which contains a proportion of free crystalline silica) in a form which is respirable. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Skin contact: Wash hands with soap and water to remove dust and particles. Use of a hand cream may help if skin is dry or abraded. Eye contact: Bathe the eye with clean, cool, running water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelid often to flush trapped particles. If irritation persists seek medical advice Ingestion: Wash out mouth and throat with water and expel liquid. If irritation persists seek medical advice. Inhalation: If discomfort or irritation occurs, remove to fresh air and blow nose to expel dust. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. If breathing is laboured, seek medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Product is not combustible. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of MSDS for personal protection details. Clean-up procedures: Clean up dust by vacuum fitted with a high efficiency filter or use wet clean up method.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: No special handling requirements. Carry out risk assessment a suitable and sufficient risk assessment to ascertain the best method for handling the products. Storage conditions: Refer to Wienerbergers safe stacking recommendations.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Workplace Exposure Limits: Crystalline Silica (Quartz Si02) Long-term WEL (8-Hour TWA reference period): 0.1 mg/m3 (Figures from EH40 2006). Engineering measures: Where production of significant dust is likely, use a wet cut method or local exhaust ventilation is recommended. Respiratory protection: If engineering controls are insufficient, a suitable approved particulate respirator must be worn at all times. Hand protection: Abrasion and cut resistant gloves. Eye protection: Suitable safety goggles. Skin protection: Suitable overalls as necessary. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Solid Colour: Various Odour: None Solubility in water: Insoluble Flash point: Non flammable Melting Point: >1000C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Wienerberger Ltd fired clay products are stable and non-reactive 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Skin contact: Unlikely to cause significant effects. After repeated handling, the abrasive texture and sharp edges of products may cause some irritation. Eye contact: Unlikely to cause significant effects. Nuisance dust may cause some mild irritation to the eyes. Ingestion: Unlikely to cause significant effects. Nuisance dust may cause some mild irritation of the throat. Inhalation: If product is in an inhalable or respirable form, exposure may result in irritation to the respiratory tract. The U.K. Health and Safety Executive indicate there is sufficient evidence to indicate that RCS (Respirable Crystalline Silica) may cause long term health issues. ACTS/35/2004 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No ecotoxicity.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: Non assigned ADR /RID: Not classified IMDG / IMO: Not classified IATE / ICAO: Not classified 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labelling information: Non required R Phrases: N/A S Phrases: N/A 16. OTHER INFORMATION st
MSDS Data revised 1 January 2010
Prepared by Wienerberger Ltd Health, Safety & Environment Department. The information in this safety data sheet was obtained from reputable sources and to the best of our knowledge is accurate and current at the aforementioned date. Wienerberger Ltd accepts no liability arising out of the use of the information provided or the use, application or processing of the product(s) described herein.