The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?)
Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
No specific health hazard known. The SiO2 is primarily combined as a complex aluminosilicate mineral not as a free oxide. However, it may contain a minor amount of silica in the form of quartz. No fibrous particles were present when tested by NIOSH.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Does not contain carcinogenic ingredients.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Inhalation: Usually not a problem. Move person to fresh air.
Eye contact: Open eyelids and flush with water for at least twenty minutes.
Skin contact: Wash off with running water.
Ingestion: Get medical attention.
