Carcinogenicity
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 in making the
overall evaluation, IARC noted that "carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial
circumstances studied. Carcinogenicity may be dependent on inherent characteristics of the
crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its biological activity or distribution of its
polymorphs." (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) According to the current state of the art, worker
protection against silicosis can be consistently assured by respecting the existing regulatory
occupational exposure limits. May cause cancer. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and
respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled.
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Quartz (SiO2) (CAS 14808-60-7) 1 Carcinogenic to humans.
US. National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens
Quartz (SiO2) (CAS 14808-60-7) Known To Be Human Carcinogen.
US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity
This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Specific target organ toxicity -
single exposure
Not classified.
Specific target organ toxicity -
repeated exposure
Not classified.
Not an aspiration hazard.
Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the
possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
Persistence and degradability
No data is available on the degradability of this product.
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available.
Mobility in soil
No data available.
Other adverse effects
No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation
potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal instructions
This product, in its present state, when discarded or disposed of, is not a hazardous waste
according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261.4 (b)(4)). Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the
user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria
for hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste code
Not applicable.
Waste from residues / unused
products
Not available.
Contaminated packaging
Not available.
14. Transport information
DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Not available.
Transport in bulk according to
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and
the IBC Code
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Material name: NIKE S75 XXL (WM-7698)
200C Version #: 01 Issue date: 05-13-2015
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