DUST WARNING
Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes from the material being cut, which
frequently contains silica. When dry cutting, be sure to use a HEPA filtered dust collector.
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)
California Prop 65 Warning:
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.
