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HANSON PACKED PRODUCTS

Health and Safety Data Sheet

Silica Sands1. Description

Silica Sand is an odourless, lime free, buff coloured

washed sand. This data sheet applies to the following

products:

Playpit Sand Silver Sand

Horticultural Silver Sand Kiln Dried Sand

2. Supplier/Manufacturer

Hanson Building Products

Clifton House

Butlers Leap

RugbyCV21 3RQ

Telephone: 08706 097095

Facsimile: 01788 513590

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Predominantly silica with traces of many oxides such as

alumina, potassium, sodium, chromium, titanium.

Silica sand is used as a raw material for glass making

and has many specialised industrial uses such as sand

foundering, ceramic manufacture, as well as

horticultural and play areas.

3.1 Silica sand is subject to a recognised exposure limit.(see Exposure Controls, Section 9)

3.2 There is currently no requirement under CHIP to

label this product.

3.3 Risk phrases appropriate to dust hazard - CAN BE

HARMFUL BY INHALATION.

POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO HEALTH

BY PROLONGED EXPOSURE THROUGH

INHALATION.

4. Hazard Identification

Main Hazards. Not classified as hazardous unless dust is

generated and released into the air. The dust will contain

some respirable free crystalline silica that may be

inhaled and remain lodged in the alveoli areas of the

lungs. The long term effect of prolonged exposure can

be silicosis.

Eye Contact. Dust will cause irritation and discomfort

by abrasion, as with grit in eye.

Skin Contact. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause

dryness and abrade the skin.

5. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact. Immediately irrigate with plenty of cleanwater to clear particles from the eye. Obtain medical

assistance if discomfort persists.

Skin Contact. Wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

Ingestion. Rinse out any particles from the mouth,

give patient water to drink.

Inhalation. Remove to fresh air.

6. Fire Fighting Measures

The product itself does not present a combustion

risk.

Extinguisher Type: General purpose for any

packaging or pallets used for storage.

7. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions. Wear respiratory protection

where dust occurs (see Section 9).

Environmental Precautions. There are no known

environmental hazards, other than any significant

release screening out light or air from plants or wild

life.

Methods for Cleaning. If practicable, spillages

should be cleaned up using a vacuum system fitted

with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air)

Filter. Minimise generation of airborne dust by

damping down. DO NOT DRY SWEEP.

8. Handling and Storage

Handling. Where possible use appropriate

engineering controls and work practices to

minimise dust generation.

Where dust occurs use suitable respiratory

protection.

When handling bagged material, due regard should

be paid to the risks outlined in the Manual

Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Storage. Bulk dried product should be stored in

silos and kept dry.

Bagged product should be stored in a safe and

stable manner in a dry place, away from heat thatmay damage packaging.

Shelf Life. The shelf life of the product is unlimited

if stored under the correct conditions.

9. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

The EH40/98 Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL) for

respirable crystalline silica 0.3mgm-3 (8 hour time

weighted average TWA).

Free silica containing respirable dusts, should also

meet the 4mgm-3 Occupational Exposure Standard

(OES) and 10mgm-3 for total inhalable dust.

Engineering Measures - Dust control.Wherereasonably practicable, dust exposures should be

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controlled by engineering methods or local exhaust

ventilation (LEV).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Respiratory Protection - Where dust occurs, a suitable

respirator should be worn.

Hand Protection - Gloves are recommended for

workers who suffer fromsensitive skin or dermatitis.

Skin Protection - Overalls and safety footwear

recommended.

Eye Protection - Safety glasses or goggles are

recommended in windy

conditions or when the product

is likely to enter the eye.

10. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Buff coloured grains.

Odour: Odourless.

pH: Neutral

Boiling point/range: 22300C

Melting point/range: 16100C

Flash point (C): Not applicable (not flammable)

Flammability (gas/solid): Not applicable (not

flammable)

Autoflammability: Not applicable

Explosive properties: Not applicable (not explosive)

Oxidising properties: Not applicable

Vapour pressure: Not applicable

Relative density: 2.65

Solubility: Negligible in water.

11. Stability and ReactivityThe product is stable under normal conditions.

12. Toxicological Information

Chronic effects (respirable crystalline silica)

Long term exposure to respirable free crystalline silica

can lead to the development of Silicosis. This involves

changes to the innermost parts of the lungs and can lead

to breathing difficulties and in some cases may be fatal.

13. Ecological Information

Possible effects: There is no known evidence that this

product is harmful to the environment.

Behaviour: Sand is subject to mobility in windyconditions, causing accumulative build-up.

Environmental fate: Resistant to biodegradation.

14. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations to

approved landfill sites.

Any introduction of substances or contaminants are

outside the control of the vendor and must be disposed

of appropriately.

No special labelling or transport classification

identified.

16. Regulatory Information

Not classified for labelling information.

Recommended Risk phrase 20: Harmful by

inhalation.Recommended Safety phrase 22: Do not breathe

dust.

17. Legislation and Other Information

Training advice: People handling the product

should be informed of the presence of crystalline

silica and trained in its proper use and handling.

Use restrictions:Silica sand should NOT be used

for dry sand blasting.

Further information: CAS No. 14808-60-7

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Management of Health & Safety at Work

Regulations 1992.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous

Occurrences Regulations 1995.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Regulations 1994.

Chemicals (Hazard Identification and Packaging

for Supply) Regulations 1994.

HSE Guidance Note EH40 Occupational Exposure

Limits (updated annually).

HSE Guidance Note EH59 Crystalline silica.

Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work

Regulations 1992.

Environmental Protection Act 1990.

This list is not exhaustive. The information

contained in this Safety Data Sheet is, to the best of

our knowledge, accurate and reliable.

No guarantees can be made regarding accuracy or

completeness and no liability can be accepted in

respect of the use of our product in conjunction

with other materials. This Safety Data Sheet is

provided for the purpose of protecting the healthand safety of industrial and commercial users who

are deemed capable of understanding and acting on

the information provided.

Please ensure that this Safety Data Sheet is passed

to the appropriate responsible person(s) in your

company, who are capable of acting on the

information.

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