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frequently contains silica.  Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other 

minerals and rocks.  Exposure to excessive amount of such dust can cause:

 

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Respiratory diseases (affecting your ability to breath), including chronic bronchitis, silicosis and  

pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to silica.  These diseases may be fatal;

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Skin irritation and rash; and

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Cancer according to NTP* and IARC*

 

* National Toxicology Program, International Agency for Research on Cancer

Take precautionary steps

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Avoid inhalation of and skin contact with dust, mist and fumes;  

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Wet cut when feasible, to minimize dust;

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Wear and ensure that all bystanders wear appropriate respiratory protection such as dust masks  

designed to filter out microscopic particles.  (See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1200)

Use of this product can cause exposure to materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth 

defects or other reproductive harm.