Laticrete Stonetech Ready-To-Use Pre-Mixed Grout-06/15/2020

Warnings

Hazard Statements
Danger. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer (Inhalation). Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation).
Precautionary Statements
General
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust.  Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.
Response
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.

Acute health effects

From SDS:
Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Danger. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer (Inhalation). Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation).
Potential Health Effects
Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation to eyes.
Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract and the other mucous membranes. The three types of silicosis include: 1) Simple chronic silicosis – which results from long-term exposure (more than 20 years) to low amounts of respirable crystalline silica. Nodules of chronic inflammation and scarring provoked by the respirable crystalline silica form in the lungs and chest lymph nodes. This disease may feature breathlessness and may resemble chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); 2) Accelerated silicosis – occurs after exposure to larger amounts of respirable crystalline silica over a shorter period of time (5-15 years); 3) Acute silicosis – results from short-term exposure to very large amounts of respirable crystalline silica. The lungs become very inflamed and may fill with fluid, causing severe shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels. Inflammation, scarring, and symptoms progress faster in accelerated silicosis than in simple silicosis. Progressive massive fibrosis may occur in simple or accelerated silicosis, but is more common in the accelerated form. Progressive massive fibrosis results from severe scarring and leads to the destruction of normal lung structures
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause adverse effects.

Chronic health effects

From SDS:
May cause cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Inhalation). Some studies show that exposure to respirable crystalline silica (without silicosis) or that the disease silicosis may be associated with the increased incidence of several autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma (thickening of the skin), systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and diseases affecting the kidneys. Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis. Some studies show an increased incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Repeated or prolonged exposure to titanium dioxide dust via inhalation is suspected of causing cancer of the respiratory tract.

Carcinogenicity

Handling information

Disposal information

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations. Avoid release to the environment.

California Prop. 65 Warning

This product can expose you to Quartz, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

First Aid