ERNA Sands LLC
224 Evans Lane
Mason, Texas 76856
admin@ernasands.com
325-216-4189
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: Product Identification and Company Information
Trade Names:
● Industrial Sand, 15/30
● Industrial Sand, 20/40
● Industrial Sand, 40/70
Common Names/Synonyms:
Silica Sand, Frac Sands, Gravel Pack Sands, Resin Coating Base Sands, Foundry Core and Molding Sands, Industrial Sands, Glass Sands, Filtration Media, Recreational and Agricultural Sands.
Manufacturer's Name:
ERNA Sands LLC
Manufacturer's Address:
224 Evans Lane
Mason, Texas 76856
Manufacturer’s Telephone:
325-216-4189
Email:
admin@ernasands.com
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SECTION 2: Hazards Identification
GHS Classification:
● Health: Category 1A Carcinogen, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following repeated exposures, Category 2B Eye Irritation
● Signal Word: DANGER
Hazard Statements:
● May cause cancer by inhalation.
● Causes damage to lungs, kidneys, and autoimmune system through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.
Emergency Overview:
ERNA Sands Industrial Sand is a white sand with no odor. It is not flammable, combustible, or explosive. It can cause irritation to the eyes. A single exposure will not result in serious adverse health effects. Crystalline silica is not known to be an environmental hazard.
Precautionary Statements:
● Do not handle until the safety information presented in this SDS has been read and understood.
● DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
● Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling this product. Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation:
● Silicosis: Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause chronic silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs. Chronic silicosis may be progressive and lead to disability and death. Acute silicosis, from high concentrations, is fatal.
● Cancer: Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
● Autoimmune Diseases: Exposure to respirable crystalline silica may be associated with autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. ● Tuberculosis: Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis.
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● Nephrotoxicity: Exposure to respirable crystalline silica may be associated with kidney diseases.
Eye Contact:
Crystalline silica (quartz) may cause abrasion of the cornea.
Skin Contact:
May cause abrasion to skin.
Ingestion:
No known health effects.
Acute Effects:
Acute silicosis can occur with exposures to very high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica over a short time period. Symptoms include progressive shortness of breath, fever, cough, and weight loss. Acute silicosis is fatal.
Chronic Effects:
The adverse health effects — lung disease, silicosis, cancer, autoimmune disease, tuberculosis, and nephrotoxicity — are chronic effects.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
There are generally no signs or symptoms of exposure to crystalline silica. Chronic silicosis may have no symptoms, but can include shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and sputum production. Acute silicosis can cause weight loss and fever.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Individuals with lung disease (bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) may have aggravated conditions from exposure.
SECTION 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients:
● Name: Silica, Quartz, SiO2
● CAS Number: 14808-60-7
● Concentration (%): 89.0-99.9%
SECTION 4: First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
There is no specific treatment because the health effects associated with silica are chronic. If ERNA Sands LLC // SDS for Silica Sand :: 3 of 8
gross inhalation of silica occurs, remove the person to fresh air, perform artificial respiration as needed, and obtain medical attention as needed.
Eye Contact:
Wash the eye with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
If abrasion occurs, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
If large amounts are ingested, seek medical attention.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flashpoint: None
Upper/Lower Explosive Limit: Not Combustible
Autoignition Temperature: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Extinguishing Media: Compatible with all media; use the medium appropriate to the surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None with respect to this product.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as described in Section 8. Collect the material using a method that does not produce dust, such as a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuum or by thoroughly wetting down the silica. Place the silica in a covered container appropriate for disposal. Dispose of the silica according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Do not breathe dust that may be created during handling. Use good housekeeping procedures to prevent the accumulation of silica dust in the workplace. Avoid the creation of respirable dust. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection equipment to reduce airborne dust levels below occupational health limits. Ensure proper training and use of personal protective equipment.
In accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), familiarize your employees with this SDS and
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the information contained herein. Train them in the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls to reduce their risks of exposure.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Permissible Exposure Limits:
● MSHA (8-hour): 10 mg/m³
● ACGIH TLV (8-hour): 0.025 mg/m³
● NIOSH REL: 0.05 mg/m³
Ventilation: Use local exhaust as required to maintain exposures below the occupational exposure limits; refer to ACGIH, "Industrial Ventilation — Recommended Practice."
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respiratory protection equipment. Avoid breathing dust. If the workplace airborne crystalline silica concentration is unknown, conduct air monitoring to determine the appropriate level of respiratory protection. Ensure appropriate respirators are worn during and following the task, including clean-up or whenever airborne dust is present.
Gloves: Recommended in situations where abrasion from sand may occur. Eye Protection: Use protection as appropriate for the task at hand.
Other: Use protective clothing as appropriate for the work environment.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
● Appearance: Reddish to White Sand
● Odor: None
● Physical State: Granular Solid
● pH: Not Applicable
● Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
● Vapor Density: Not Applicable
● Boiling Point: 2230°C (4046°F) for Quartz
● Melting Point: 1710°C (3110°F) for Quartz
● Solubility in Water: Insoluble
● Specific Gravity: 2.65 (Quartz)
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
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Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents such as fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, and oxygen difluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Silica will dissolve in hydrofluoric acid and produce a corrosive gas, silicon tetrafluoride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
A. Silicosis:
The major concern is silicosis (lung disease), caused by the inhalation and retention of respirable crystalline silica dust. Silicosis can exist in several forms: chronic (or ordinary), accelerated, or acute.
● Chronic Silicosis: Most common form, occurring after years of exposure to levels above the occupational exposure limits.
● Accelerated Silicosis: Occurs with exposure to high concentrations over a relatively short period.
● Acute Silicosis: Occurs with exposures to very high concentrations over a very short time period.
B. Cancer:
Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1 by IARC). The National Toxicology Program (NTP) also classifies respirable crystalline silica as a known human carcinogen.
C. Autoimmune Diseases:
There is evidence that exposure to respirable crystalline silica may be associated with autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
D. Tuberculosis:
Individuals with silicosis are at increased risk of developing pulmonary tuberculosis if exposed to persons with tuberculosis.
E. Kidney Disease:
There is evidence that exposure to respirable crystalline silica may be associated with kidney diseases, including end-stage renal disease.
F. Non-Malignant Respiratory Diseases:
NIOSH has reported an association between dusts in mining operations and non-malignant respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, and small airways disease, particularly among smokers.
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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Crystalline silica is not known to be ecotoxic.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Crystalline silica may be landfilled. Material should be placed in covered containers to minimize the generation of airborne dust. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation Information
Crystalline silica (quartz) is not a hazardous material for transportation under U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
United States (Federal and State):
● TSCA: Crystalline silica (quartz) appears on the EPA TSCA inventory. ● RCRA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
● CERCLA: Not classified as a hazardous substance under CERCLA.
● Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act: Not an extremely hazardous substance.
● Clean Air Act: Not processed with or containing any Class I or Class II ozone-depleting substances.
● FDA: Silica is included in the list of substances that may be used in coatings for food contact surfaces.
● NTP: Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) is classified as a known human carcinogen. ● OSHA: Not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
● California Proposition 65: Classified as a substance known to the state of California to be a carcinogen.
● California Inhalation Reference Exposure Limit (REL): 3 µg/m³ for respirable crystalline silica.
Canada:
● Domestic Substances List: Listed as a naturally occurring substance. ERNA Sands LLC // SDS for Silica Sand :: 7 of 8
● WHMIS Classification: D-2A
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be accurate. No guarantee or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information. ERNA Sands LLC assumes no liability for any damages or injuries resulting from handling or exposure to this product. Users of silica must comply with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations and conduct a risk assessment for their particular workplaces.
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