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Do I still need to wear respiratory protection whilst using X-SIL Technology product?
As with all products of a dusty nature it is recommended that respiratory protection is worn if the operative will be exposed to a higher level of respiratory dust than the local workplace exposure limit (see SDS and local work exposure regulations).
Typically, traditional silica based investment powder contains between 1 – 10% Respirable Crystaline Silica. At this level it is classed as STOT RE 2 Hazard.
STOT stands for Specific Target Organ Toxicity which in this case is the respiratory system. In order to control this risk within the working environment strict dust extraction and respiratory protection control measures must be put in place to comply with the maximum work exposure limit within the country it is being used.
Please refer to our SDS for further information
Safety Data Sheet
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Respirable silica hazard free investment casting powder Safety Data Sheet
What is the risk and Hazard classification of X-SIL investment powder?
X-SIL is NOT classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the Globally Harmonized Standard (EC) No. 1272/2008 for hazardous substances under the CLP regulations and requires the following H&S statements on the product.
Required GHS Labels and Statements
| Hazard Label: | Not applicable |
| Signal word: | Not applicable |
| Hazard class: | Not applicable |
| Hazard: | Not applicable |
| Precautionary: | Not applicable |
| Other Hazards: | None |
What is the risk and Hazard classification of Traditional Silica based investment powder?
| Hazard Label: |  |
| Signal word: | WARNING |
| Hazard class: | H373 May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation |
| Precautionary: | P284 Wear respiratory protection P260 Do not breath dust P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations |
| Other Hazards: | None |
