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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Grolleg™ Powder
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, as amended by Regulation (EU) No 453/2010

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name Grolleg™ Powder

REACH registration notes Exempted in accordance with REACH Annex V.7

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Main applications - non-exhaustive list: Ceramics (sanitaryware, floor tiles, wall tiles, roof tiles,
tiles; porcelain, tableware, refractories, etc.)

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier IMERYS Minerals Ltd
Par Moor Centre
Par Moor Road
Par, Cornwall
England
PL24 2SQ
Tel. +44(0)1726 818000
Fax. +44(0)1726 811200
[email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone CHEMTREC + 1 703 527 3887

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification
Physical hazards Not Classified

Health hazards Not Classified

Environmental hazards Not Classified

Human health This product does not meet the criteria for classification as hazardous as defined in the
Regulation EC 1272/2008. Depending on the type of handling and use (e.g. grinding, drying),
airborne respirable crystalline silica may be generated. Prolonged and/or massive inhalation
of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis.
Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to
respirable crystalline silica dust should be monitored and controlled.

Environmental The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment.

Physicochemical This product is an inorganic substance and does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in
accordance with Annex XIII of REACH. This product should be handled with care to avoid
dust generation.

2.2. Label elements

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Hazard statements NC Not Classified

2.3. Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

KAOLIN 100%
CAS number: 1332-58-7 EC number: 310-194-1

Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

Not Classified -

The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
Composition comments Impurities:,Quartz: CAS-No.: 14808-60-7 EC No.: 238-878-4.,This product contains
less than 1% quartz (fine fraction); quartz (fine fraction) is classified as STOT RE1.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General information No acute and delayed symptoms and effects are observed.

Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Skin contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Use suitable lotion to moisturise skin.

Eye contact Do not rub eye. Rinse with copious quantities of water and seek medical attention if irritation
persists.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor No specific recommendations.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media This product is non-combustible. No specific extinguishing media is needed.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards Non combustible. No hazardous thermal decomposition.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protective actions during No specific fire-fighting protection is required. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the
firefighting surrounding fire.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions Avoid airborne dust generation, wear personal protective equipment in compliance with
national legislation.

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6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Avoid dry sweeping and use water spraying or vacuum cleaning systems to prevent airborne
dust generation. Wear personal protective equipment in compliance with national legislation.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see Section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions Avoid airborne dust generation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where
airborne dust is generated. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
protective equipment. Handle packaged products carefully to prevent accidental bursting. If
you require advice on safe handling techniques, please contact your supplier. Do not to eat,
drink and smoke in work areas; wash hands after use; remove contaminated clothing and
protective equipment before entering eating areas.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage precautions Store in a dry covered area. Minimise airborne dust generation and prevent wind dispersal
during loading and unloading. Keep containers closed and store packaged products so as to
prevent accidental bursting.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Usage description If you require advice on specific uses, please contact your supplier.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits
KAOLIN
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 2 mg/m³ respirable dust
Inorganic dust
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 4 mg/m³ respirable dust
Quartz
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 0,1 mg/m³ respirable dust
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering Minimise airborne dust generation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
controls engineering controls to keep airborne levels below specified exposure limits. If user
operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne particles
below the exposure limit. Apply organisational measures, e.g. by isolating personnel from
dusty areas. Remove and wash soiled clothing.

Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles or
face shield. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this product.

Hand protection Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if
a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. It is recommended that gloves are made
of the following material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Rubber (natural, latex).

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Other skin and body No specific requirement. Appropriate protection (e.g. protective clothing, barrier cream) is
protection recommended for workers who suffer from dermatitis or sensitive skin.

Hygiene measures When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before
eating, smoking and using the toilet. Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin.

Respiratory protection In case of prolonged exposure to airborne dust concentrations, wear a respiratory protective
equipment that complies with the requirements of European or national legislation.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Dusty powder.

Colour White/off-white.

Odour Almost odourless.

Relative density 2.6g/cm³

Solubility(ies) Insoluble in water.

9.2. Other information

Other information No information required.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity There are no known reactivity hazards associated with this product.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous Not applicable.
reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid No particular incompatibility.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid No specific material or group of materials is likely to react with the product to produce a
hazardous situation.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.
products

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

General information This product has low toxicity. Only large quantities are likely to have adverse effects on
human health.

Inhalation Dust in high concentrations may irritate the respiratory system.

Ingestion No harmful effects expected from quantities likely to be ingested by accident.

Skin contact Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.

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Eye contact Irritating and may cause redness and pain.

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, large or
frequent spills may have hazardous effects on the environment.

12.1. Toxicity
Acute toxicity - fish LC₅₀, 96 hours: >1000 mg/l, Fish

Acute toxicity - aquatic EC₅₀, 48 hours: >1000 mg/l, Daphnia magna

invertebrates

Acute toxicity - aquatic plants IC₅₀, 72 hours: >1000 mg/l, Algae

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability The product is not biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential The product does not contain any substances expected to be bioaccumulating.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility The product is insoluble in water.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.
assessment

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects None known.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General information This mineral can be disposed of as a non toxic/inactive material in approved landfill sites in
accordance with local regulations. Dust formation from residues in packaging should be
avoided and suitable worker protection assured. Store used packaging in enclosed
receptacles. Recycling and disposal of packaging should be carried out in compliance with
local regulations. The re-use of packaging is not recommended. Recycling and disposal of
packaging should be carried out by an authorised waste management company.

Disposal methods Where possible, recycling is preferable to disposal. Can be disposed of in compliance with
local regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

General No special precautions. The product is not covered by international regulations on the
transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).

14.1. UN number
No information required.

14.2. UN proper shipping name

No information required.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

No information required.

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14.4. Packing group

No information required.

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant

No.

14.6. Special precautions for user

Not applicable.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to No information required.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits.

EU legislation Exempted in accordance with REACH Annex V.7

Guidance Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations.

Approved Classification and Labelling Guide (Sixth edition) L131.

Water hazard classification NWG

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

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General information Workers must be informed of the presence of crystalline silica and trained in the proper use
and handling of this product as required under applicable regulations. A multi-sectoral social
dialogue agreement on Workers Health Protection through the Good Handling and Use of
Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it was signed on 25 April 2006. This autonomous
agreement, which receives the European Commission’s financial support, is based on a Good
Practices Guide. The requirements of the Agreement came into force on 25 October 2006.
The Agreement was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2006/C 279/02).
The text of the Agreement and its annexes, including the Good Practices Guide, are available
from http://www.nepsi.eu and provide useful information and guidance for the handling of
products containing crystalline silica (fine fraction). Literature references are available on
request from EUROSIL, the European Association of Industrial Silica Producers. 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. In 1997, IARC (the International Agency for Research on Cancer) concluded
that crystalline silica inhaled from occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans.
However it pointed out that not all industrial circumstances, nor all crystalline silica types,
were to be incriminated. (IARC Monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risks of
chemicals to humans, Silica, silicates dust and organic fibres, 1997, Vol. 68, IARC, Lyon,
France.) In June 2003, SCOEL (the EU Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure
Limits) concluded that the main effect in humans of the inhalation of respirable crystalline
silica dust is silicosis. “There is sufficient information to conclude that the relative risk of lung
cancer is increased in persons with silicosis (and, apparently, not in employees without
silicosis exposed to silica dust in quarries and in the ceramic industry). Therefore preventing
the onset of silicosis will also reduce the cancer risk…“ (SCOEL SUM Doc 94-final, June
2003). So there is a body of evidence supporting the fact that increased cancer risk would be
limited to people already suffering from silicosis. Worker protection against silicosis should be
assured by respecting the existing regulatory occupational exposure limits and implementing
additional risk management measures where required. . Health & Safety Executive: Detailed
reviews of the scientific evidence on the health effects of crystalline silica have been
published by HSE (Health and Safety Executive, UK) in the Hazard Assessment Documents
EH75/4 (2002) and EH75/5 (2003). The HSE points out on its website that “Workers exposed
to fine dust containing quartz are at risk of developing a chronic and possibly severely
disabling lung disease known as "silicosis"." In addition to silicosis, there is now evidence that
heavy and prolonged workplace exposure to dust containing crystalline silica can lead to an
increased risk of lung cancer. The evidence suggests that an increased risk of lung cancer is
likely to occur only in those workers who have developed silicosis. . .

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Risk phrases in full NC Not classified.

Such information is to the best of IMERYS knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However,
no representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to
satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use.

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