Arno Witgert, Inh. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Liebig e. K. - Gerstaecker

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Arno Witgert, Inh. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Liebig e. K.
Safety Data Sheet (in compliance with REACH Title IV / Annex II and ISO 11014
format)
Name of the product: Ceramic bodies
Version 1
Date created: 09/01/2009 Printing date: 18.02.2010
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1. Identification of the Substance / Preparation and the Company / Undertaking
1.1. Identification of the substance or preparation
Schoolclay no. 225, white
Registration number: As a preparation exempted from registration according to REACH.
Trade names: Schoolclay, Schulton weiß
Chemical name/synonyms: Ceramic bodies
1.2. Use of the substance / preparation
The substance is used in the manufacturing of:
- Ceramics (sanitaryware, floor tiles, wall tiles, roof tiles, tiles; porcelain, tableware,
refractories, etc.)
- Enamels
- Glass
- Fillers
- Deposit sealing
- Building materials & Cement
- Plastic & Rubber
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Fertilisers and agricultural products
1.3. Company/undertaking identification [entity within the EU]
Name: Arno Witgert, Inh. Dipl.-Ing (FH) Michael Liebig e. K.
Address: OT Wahnscheid, 56414 Herschbach, Germany
Phone N°: 0049 (0)6435/9223-0
Fax N°: 0049 (0)6435/9223-33
E-mail of responsible person for SDS in EU: m_liebig@witgert.de
1.4. Emergency telephone
Emergency telephone number: 0049 (0)6435/9223-0
Available outside office hours?
q Yes
x No

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2. Hazards Identification
Ceramic bodies do not meet the criteria for classification as dangerous as defined in Directive 67/548 EEC.
The product does give potential for generation of respirable dust during handling and use. Dust may contain
respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged and or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause
lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of lung fibrosis are cough and
breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and
controlled.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
3.1. Chemical composition:
Kaolinatic clays, hydrous aluminium silicate - Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4
May contain mineral or chemical additives.
3.2 Components:
Name % by weight CAS-No EINECS No EU Classification
Kaolinitic Clay 100% 999999-99-4 310-127-6 No classification
3.3. Components presenting a health hazard:
Kaolinitic clay may contain crystalline silica (not listed in Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC).
4. First aid measures
No action to be avoided, nor special instructions for rescuers.
Eye contact
For direct contact, flush the affected eye with clean water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Ingestion
No special first aid measure
Inhalation
Remove from source to fresh air. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention
Skin contact
Wash with soap and water, rinse after washing
5. Fire-fighting measures
Non flammable, non explosive. No hazardous releases in case of fire.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
In case of exposure to prolonged or high level of airborne dust, wear a personal respirator in compliance with
national legislation.
Environmental precautions
No special requirement
Methods for cleaning up
Avoid dry sweeping and use water spraying or ventilated vacuum system to prevent dust formation.

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7. Handling and Storage
7.1. Safe Handling Advice
No special handling precautions are required. Good housekeeping and dust prevention procedures should be
followed to minimise dust generation and accumulation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Ceramic bodies may be handled with bare hands without the use of gloves however gloves
are recommended to prevent drying of skin. An apron may be worn to minimize exposure to the body.
7.2. Storage
In case of plastic and liquid ceramic bodies, we recommend a frost-free, cool and dark storage. Improper storage
can lead to the development of algae and / or mold. Provide appropriate ventilation and store bags such as to
prevent any accidental damage. Prevent bags from being wet with drenching amounts of water to maintain the
packaging integrity.
7.3. Specific Use(s)
No special technical measures or precautions. Apply above handling advice when mixing with other substances.
8. Exposure controls / Personal protection
8.1. Exposure limit values
Respect regulatory provisions for dust (total and respirable), and for respirable crystalline silica dust. Please refer
to the annex 1 for the appropriate national exposure limit values.
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations of dust below permissible exposure levels. Wash
hands before breaks and at the end of the workday. Remove and wash soiled clothing.
- Respiratory protection
In case of prolonged exposure to dust wear a personal respirator in compliance with national
Legislation!
8.2.2. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS
No special requirement
9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1. General information
Physical state
Colour
Odour
solid (bulk, lumps, pellets, granulate or powder)
grey-white
odourless
9.2. Important health, safety and environmental information
Specific gravity 0.7 - 2.6 g/cm 3
Melting temperature > 1700°C
Boiling point
Not applicable
Flash point
Non flammable
Explosion hazard
Non explosive
Solubility in water
Negligible (

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11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute effects
Skin irritation data
No irritation to skin
Eye irritation data
Mild irritant to eyes
11.2 Chronic effects
Prolonged inhalation of respirable crystalline silica
In 1997, IARC (the International Agency for Research on Cancer) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled from
occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans. However it pointed out that not all industrial
circumstances, nor all crystalline silica types, were to be incriminated. (IARC Monographs on the evaluation of
the carcinogenic risks of chemicals to humans, Silica, silicates dust and organic fibres, 1997, Vol. 68, IARC,
Lyon, France.)
In June 2003, SCOEL (the EU Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits) concluded that the main
effect in humans of the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust is silicosis. “There is sufficient information
to conclude that the relative risk of lung cancer is increased in persons with silicosis (and, apparently, not in
employees without silicosis exposed to silica dust in quarries and in the ceramic industry). Therefore preventing
the onset of silicosis will also reduce the cancer risk…“ (SCOEL SUM Doc 94-final, June 2003)
There is a body of evidence supporting the fact that increased cancer risk would be limited to people already
suffering from silicosis. Worker protection against silicosis should be assured by respecting the existing
regulatory occupational exposure limits and implementing additional risk management measures where required
(see section 16 below).
12. Ecological information
No specific adverse effect known.
Not persistent, not bioaccumulative.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste from residues / unused products
Can be landfilled in compliance with local regulations.
Waste-designation in Germany: waste of sand and clay
Waste code according to the European waste list: No 010409
The material should be buried to prevent airborne respirable dust being emitted. Where possible, recycling
should be preferred to disposal.
Packaging
No specific requirements. In all cases dust formation from residues in the packaging should be avoided and
suitable worker protection be assured. Recycling and disposal of packaging should be carried out by a suitable
waste management company.
14. Transport information
No special precaution required under the regulation on transport of dangerous goods. Avoid dust spreading.
15. Regulatory information
National legislation/requirements:
Not known.

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16. Other information
Dioxins
The material may contain trace amounts (parts per trillion) of naturally occurring dioxin congeners (PCDD,
PCDF) including TCDD. 2,3,7,8. TCDD has been classified as a known human carcinogen by the IARC in
Monograph 69 (1997). If this material is used for food, feed, or cosmetic purposes, it is highly recommended to
check whether it fulfils the requirements of relevant legislation, in particular with regards to dioxins content.
Training
Workers must be informed of the presence of crystalline silica and trained in the proper use and handling of this
product as required under applicable regulations.
Social Dialogue on Respirable Crystalline Silica
A multi-sectoral social dialogue agreement on Workers Health Protection through the Good Handling and Use
of Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it was signed on 25 April 2006. This autonomous agreement,
which receives the European Commission’s financial support, is based on a Good Practices Guide. The
requirements of the Agreement came into force on 25 October 2006. The Agreement was published in the
Official Journal of the European Union (2006/C 279/02). The text of the Agreement and its annexes, including
the Good Practices Guide, are available from http://www.nepsi.eu and provide useful information and guidance
for the handling of products containing respirable crystalline silica.
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Liability
Such information is the best of Arno Witgert, Inh. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Liebig e. K., knowledge and believed
accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its
accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy itself as to the suitability and
completeness of such information for their own particular use.
Disclaimer:
The translation of this safety data sheet is the best of the translators knowledge and belief and done by a special
translation bureau. Nevertheless, legally binding is only the German version of the safety data sheet. Accordingly
we assume no liability for the accuracy of the translation.

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Occupational Exposure Limits in mg/m 3 – Respirable dust
In EU 27 1 + Norway & Switzerland
Country/Authority Inert dust Quartz (q) Cristobalite (c) Tridymite (t)
(See caption p.2)
Austria / I 6 0,15 0,15 0,15
Belgium / II 3 0,1 0,05 0,05
Bulgaria / III 4 0,07 0,07 0,07
Cyprus/ IV / 10k/Q 2 / /
Czech Republic/ V 0,1 0,1 0,1
Denmark / VI 5 0,1 0,05 0,05
Estonia 0,1 0,05 0,05
Finland / VII 0,2 0,1 0,1
France / VIII
5 or 25k/Q
France / IX 5 0,1 0,05 0,05
Germany/X 3 / 3 0,15 0,15
Greece/XI 5 0,1 0,05 0,05
Hungary 0,15 0,1 0,15
Ireland/ XII 4 0,05 0,05 0,05
Italy/ XIII 3 0,05 0,05 0,05
Lithuania/ XIV 10 0,1 0,05 0,05
Luxembourg/ XV 6 0,15 0,15 0,15
Malta / XVI 4 / / / /
Netherlands/ XVII 5 0,075 0,075 0,075
Norway/XVIII 5 0,1 0,05 0,05
Poland 0,3 0,3 0,3
Portugal/XIX 5 0,05 0,05 0,05
Romania/XX 10 0,1 0,05 0,05
Slovakia 0,1 0,1 0,1
Slovenia 0,15 0,15 0,15
Spain/ XXI 3 0,1 0,05 0,05
Sweden/XXII 5 0,1 0,05 0,05
Switzerland/XXIII 6 0,15 0,15 0,15
United
Kingdom/XXIV
4 0,1 0,1 0,1
1 Missing information for Latvia. – To be completed.
2 Q : quartz percentage – K=1
3 Germany has no more OEL for quartz. Employers are obliged to minimize exposure as much as possible, and to follow
certain protective measures.
4 When needed, Maltese authorities refer to values from the UK for OELVs which do not exist in the Maltese legislation.

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Caption
Country Adopted by/Law denomination OEL Name (if specific)
Austria I Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales Maximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)
Belgium II Ministère de l’Emploi et du Travail
Bulgaria III Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Ministry of
Health. Ordinance n°13 of 30/12/2003
Cyprus IV Department of Labour Inspection. Control of factory
atmosphere and dangerous substances in factories,
Regulations of 1981.
Czech Republic V Governmental Directive n°441/2004
Limit Values
Denmark VI Direktoratet fot Arbeidstilsynet Threshold Limit Value
Finland VII National Board of Labour Protection Occupational Exposure Standard
France
VIII Ministère de l’Industrie (RGIE) Empoussiérage de référence
IX Ministère du Travail Valeur limite de Moyenne d’Exposition
Germany X Bundesministerium für Arbeit Maximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)
Greece XI Legislation for mining activities
Ireland XII 2002 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health &
Welfare at Work (CoP)
Italy XIII Associazone Italiana Degli Igienisti Industriali Threshold Limit Values (based on ACGIH TLVs)
Lithuania XIV Dėl Lietuvos higienos normos HN 23:2001 Ilgalaikio poveikio ribinė vertė (IPRV)
Luxembourg XV Bundesministerium für Arbeit Maximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)
Malta XVI OHSA – LN120 of 2003, www.ohsa.org.mt OELVs
Netherlands XVII Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid Maximaal Aanvarde Concentratie (MAC)
Norway XVIII Direktoratet for Arbeidstilsynet Administrative Normer (8hTWA) for Forurensing I
ArbeidsmiljØet
Portugal XIX Instituto Portuges da Qualidade, Hygiene & Safety at
Workplace
NP1796:2004
Romania XX Government Decision n° 355/2007 regarding
workers’ health surveillance.
Government Decision n° 1093/2006 regarding
carcinogenic agents (in Annex 3: Quartz, Cristobalite,
Tridymite).
Spain XXI Instrucciones de Técnicas Complementarias (ITC)
Orden ITC/2585/2007
Threshold Limit Value
OEL
Valores Limites
Sweden XXII National Board of Occupational Safety and Health Yrkeshygieniska Gränsvärden
Switzerland XXIII Valeur limite de Moyenne d’Exposition
United Kingdom XXIV Health & Safety Executive Workplace Exposure Limits
Source: IMA-Europe. Date: October 2007, updated version available at http://www.imaeu.org/en/publication.htm