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Granulated Blast Furnace Slag SDS
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag SDS
Precautionary Statement(s):
Prevention Response Storage/Disposal
Dispose of contents in accordance with
Do not breathe dusts/ fumes. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
federal, state and local regulations.
2(c) Hazards not Otherwise Classified: None Known
2(d) Unknown Acute Toxicity Statement (Mixture): None Known
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8(b) Appropriate Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control the emission of air contaminants. General dilution
ventilation may assist with the reduction of air contaminant concentrations. Emergency eye wash stations and deluge safety showers should be
available in the work area.
8(c) Individual Protection Measures:
• Respiratory Protection: Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations
(29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, use only a NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate
worker protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. Concentration in air of
the various contaminants determines the extent of respiratory protection needed. Half-face, negative-pressure, air-purifying respirator
equipped with P100 filter is acceptable for concentrations up to 10 times the exposure limit. Full-face, negative-pressure, air-purifying
respirator equipped with P100 filter is acceptable for concentrations up to 50 times the exposure limit. Protection by air-purifying negative-
pressure and powered air respirators is limited. Use a positive-pressure-demand, full-face, supplied air respirator or self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) for concentrations above 50 times the exposure limit. If exposure is above the IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or
health) for any of the constituents, or there is a possibility of an uncontrolled release or exposure levels are unknown, then use a positive-
demand, full-face, supplied air respirator with escape bottle or SCBA.
Warning! Air-purifying respirators both negative-pressure and powered-air do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
• Eyes: Wear eye protection/face protection. A face shield should be used when appropriate to prevent contact with splashed materials.
Chemical goggles, face shields or glasses should be worn to prevent eye contact. Contact lenses should not be worn where industrial
exposure to this material is likely.
• Skin: Persons handling this product should wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact. Wear protective gloves.
• Other protective equipment: An eyewash fountain and deluge shower should be readily available in the work area.
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* NR Not Rated - Available data does not meet criteria for classification.
The Toxicological data listed below are presented regardless to classification criteria. Individual hazard classification categories where the
toxicological information has met or exceeded a classification criteria threshold are listed above.
a. No LC50 or LD50 has been established for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag. The following data has been determined for the components:
• Iron Oxide: LD50 > 10,000 mg/kg (Oral/Rat)
b. No Skin (Dermal) Irritation data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture. The following Skin (Dermal) Irritation data has
been determined for the components:
• Iron Oxide: Moderately irritating.
• Merwinite: Causes mild skin irritation.
• Calcium Sulfide: Causes Skin irritation.
c. No Eye Irritation data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture. The following Eye Irritation information was found for the
components:
• Iron Oxide: Severely irritating; may cause burns. Human Corrosive (IUCLID
• Merwinite: Causes eye irritation.
• Calcium Sulfide: Causes eye irritation.
d. No Skin (Dermal)/Respiratory Sensitization data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture or its individual components.
e. No Aspiration Hazard data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture or its individual components.
f. No Germ Cell Mutagenicity data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture or its individual components.
g. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as carcinogens. The following Carcinogenicity
information was found for the components:
• Iron Oxide (Fe2O3): IARC-3, unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans; ACGIH TLV-A4, not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
h. No Toxic Reproduction data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture or its individual components.
i. No Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following a Single Exposure data available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a mixture. The
following STOT following a Single Exposure data was found for the components:
j. No Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following Repeated Exposure data was available for Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a whole.
The following STOT following Repeated Exposure data was found for the components:
• Iron Oxide: Some pulmonary and lung effects reported.
The above toxicity information was determined from available scientific sources to illustrate the prevailing posture of the scientific community. The scientific resources includes: The
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure indices (BEIs) with Other Worldwide
Occupational Exposure Values 2020, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), The National Toxicology Program (NTP) updated documentation, the World Health
Organization (WHO) and other available resources, the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID), European Union Risk Assessment Report (EU-RAR), Concise
International Chemical Assessment Documents (CICAD), European Union Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (EU-SCOEL), Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR), Hazardous Substance Data Bank (HSDB), and International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS).
The following health hazard information is provided regardless to classification criteria and is based on the individual component(s):
Acute Effects by Component:
• METALLIC SILICATES: Magnesium Silicate may irritate the eyes. Potassium Silicate may be harmful if swallowed or contacts skin. Calcium
silicate may be harmful if swallowed.
• IRON OXIDE: Contact with iron oxide has been reported to cause skin irritation and serious eye damage.
• CALCIUM SULFIDE: Causes skin irritation, eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.
Delayed (chronic) Effects by Component:
• METALLIC SILICATES: Magnesium and Potassium Silicates are suspected of causing cancer by inhalation. Lifetime inhalation exposure of rats
and mice to atmospheres of magnesium silicate resulted in interstitial fibrosis of the lung and reduced pulmonary function in rats at =,> 6 mg/m3.
Calcium Silicate exposure to Wollastonite miners suggests that occupational exposure can cause impaired respiratory function and pneumoconiosis.
• IRON OXIDE: Chronic inhalation of excessive concentrations of iron oxide fumes or dusts may result in the development of a benign lung disease,
called siderosis, which is observable as an X-ray change. No physical impairment of lung function has been associated with siderosis. Inhalation of
excessive concentrations of ferric oxide may enhance the risk of lung cancer development in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens.
• CALCIUM SULFIDE: Not Reported/ Not Classified
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Hazard Symbol:
Hazard Statement: Very Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and the Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Rail (RID) classification, packaging and shipping requirements follow the US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulation.
Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) does not regulate Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
as a hazardous material.
Shipping Name: NOT DOT Regulated Packaging: Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers:
Classification Code: NA a) Packing Instructions: NA a) Instructions: NA
UN No.: NA b) Special Packing Provisions: NA b) Special Provisions: NA
Packing Group: NA c) Mixed Packing Provisions: NA
ADR Label: NA
Special Provisions: NA
Limited Quantities: NA
International Air Transport Association (IATA) does not regulate Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as a hazardous material.
Shipping Name: NOT DOT Regulated Passenger & Cargo Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Only: Special Provisions:
Class/Division: NA Limited Quantity (EQ) Pkg Inst: NA NA
Hazard Label (s): NA Pkg Inst: NA Pkg Inst: NA
UN No.: NA Max Net Qty/Pkg: ERG Code: NA
Packing Group: NA Max Net Qty/Pkg: Max Net Qty/Pkg: NA
NA NA
Excepted Quantities (EQ): NA
Pkg Inst – Packing Instructions Max Net Qty/Pkg – Maximum Net Quantity per Package ERG – Emergency Response Drill Code
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag does not have a Transport Dangerous Goods (TDG) classification.
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Other Regulations:
WHMIS Classification (Canadian): The product, Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and its components are not listed.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products
Regulations.
ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS:
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIF No Information Found
BEIs Biological Exposure Indices NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service NTP National Toxicology Program
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
CERCLA ORC Organization Resources Counselors
and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
CNS Central Nervous System PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
GI, GIT Gastro-Intestinal, Gastro-Intestinal Tract PNOR Particulate Not Otherwise Regulated
HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System PNOC Particulate Not Otherwise Classified
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer PPE Personal Protective Equipment
LC50 Median Lethal Concentration ppm parts per million
LD50 Median Lethal Dose RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
LD Lo Lowest Dose to have killed animals or humans RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
LEL Lower Explosive Limit SARA Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
µg/m3 microgram per cubic meter of air SCBA Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
mg/m3 milligram per cubic meter of air STEL Short-term Exposure Limit
mppcf million particles per cubic foot TLV Threshold Limit Value
SDS Safety Data Sheet TWA Time-weighted Average
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration UEL Upper Explosive Limit
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
Disclaimer: This information is taken from sources or based upon data believed to be reliable. However, United States Steel Corporation makes no warranty as to
the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any of the foregoing or that additional or other measures may not be required under particular conditions.
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