Perlite Data Sheet

"Perlite is essentially an amorphous, hydrated glassy volcanic rock of rhyolitic composition, consisting primarily of fused sodium potassium aluminum silicate."

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V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure
 Inhaled:
Coughing
Contact with skin or eyes:
Possible eye irritation from dust particles; wear eye protection
Absorbed through skin:
N/A
Swallowed:
N/A


HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE.
Acute:
None
Chronic:
Excessive inhalation over long period may cause harmful irritation; use mask suitable for nuisance dust.
Target Organ:
None


FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Eye Contact:
Attempt to wash out with clear water; if unable have particle removed by doctor
Skin Contact:
None
Inhaled:
Remove affected individual from dusty area to area with clean air
Swallowed:
None


SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?

NO: This product's ingredients are not found in the lists below.
YES:
______ Federal OSHA
______NTP
______IARC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Any Respiratory illnesses which a nuisance dust may aggravate




In other words.. DON'T INHALE THAT DUST.

do yourself a favor and wear a mask or damp towel over your face.

Bob. :thumbsup:
BobBong Reviewed by BobBong on . Perlite question What exactly is it made of. I mean could you take a styrofoam block and grate it into small peices and use it . Or is there somthing special about it? Rating: 5