1   Identification of Substances and Undertakings
Trade name Filtration Sand and Gravel
Company Western Carbons Ltd
Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3SW
tel +44 (0) 1269 595 925
2   Composition and Information on Ingredients
Chemical Sand
  Silica 97%
  Iron Oxide 2.50%
3   Hazard Identification
Prolonged inhalation of substantial quantities of dust may cause irritation
Prolonged ingestion of substantial quantities of dust may cause irritation
Contact with eyes/mucous membranes may cause temporary irritation
Contact with the skin may cause temporary irritation.
4   First Aid Measures
After skin contact Remove particles and flush with water
After eye contact Flush eye with water and remove all particles. Consult a physician if the problem persists.
After Ingestion Give water and seek medical advise if the problem persists.
After Inhalation Remove subject into fresh air and seek medical advise.
5   Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media Material is non combustible.
Fire fighting procedure Wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protection.
6   Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precaution Non-hazardous
Environmental Precaution Non-hazardous
Clean up Method Take up mechanically
7   Handling and Storage
Precautions for Handling No special instructions
Measures to protect against N/A
Fire/Explosion Non explosive
Storage Store in a dry place
8   Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Ingredients with OEL N/A
Respiratory Protection Not required for normal operations. Recommended for high volume applications if dust is present.
Hand Protection Protective gloves are recommended.
Body Protection Wearing of overalls is recommended.
Eye Protection Eye protection is recommended.
Hygiene Measures High standard of personal hygiene must be encouraged.
9  Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Granular/Solid
Colour Brown/Yellow/White
Odour None
Specific Gravity 2.56 tonne/m3
Bulk Density 1600kg/m3
10  Stability and Reactivity
The material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid N/A
Materials to Avoid None
11   Toxicological Information
This product is non-toxic.
Toxicological Tests Acute Toxicity N/A
  Additional Information N/A
Experiences Relevant Observations None
12  Ecological Information
Information on Elimination None
Behavior in the Environment Material is resistant to bio-degradation
Mobility and Bio-accumulative potential None
Aquatic Toxicity N/A
13  Disposal Considerations
Dispose to an authorized landfill site.
Preparation Recommendations This material is not considered hazardous
14  Transport Information
Road / Rail ARD / RID Not dangerous
Inland Sea AND / ADNR Nor dangerous
Air Transport ICAO / IATA Not dangerous
15   Regulatory Information
Labeling Not classified as hazardous
16  Other Information
Safety Sheet issued by Western Carbons Ltd
All the information provided herein is based upon our present knowledge and experience and describes our product with regard to its safety requirements. Users should satisfy themselves that the information provided complies with their National Regulations. This is not to be considered as an assurance of the properties or a description of the quality of the product.