Health and Safety MANUAL - Cosentino...

Health and Safety MANUALFor the safe fabrication of Dekton® by Cosentino®

ULTRACOMPACT SURFACES

Content GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SAFETY STICKER

This guide provides information and recommen-dations on health and safety issues to be consi-dered in the cutting, grinding, polishing and ins-tallation of SILESTONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SENSA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO®.

SENSA BY COSENTINO® is granite.SCALEA BY COSENTINO® is natural stone.SILESTONE®, INTEGRITY AND ECO BY COSENTINO® are quartz composite.

PREXURY BY COSENTINO® is naturally semi-precious stone.DEKTON® BY COSENTINO® is ultra-compact surface.

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT RESPIRABLE FRACTION OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA (SiO2).

Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, slate, and many other minerals. Respira-ble size particles of crystalline silica may result

when workers mill, cut, drill or pulish these objects. Respirable crystalline silica may present a health hazard if workers are not properly protected and

workplaces are not properly controlled to reduce silica dust.

H372 HAZARD: Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).

PREVENTION P260 Do not breathe dust generated in the cutting, grinding and polishing processes. P264 Wash face and hands thoroughly a�er handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this material. P284 Wear respiratory protection for particles (P3).

FIRST AID MEASURES P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501 Dispose of scrap material in accordance with local regulation.

COSENTINO® strongly encourages fabricators and installers to adhere to the recommendations con-tained in this Good Practice Guide so as to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica and reduce health risks.

At minimum, fabricators and installers of SILESTONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SENSA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO® are required to comply with all local laws and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety. In addition to the information in this Guide, it is also recommended that fabricators and installers of SILESTONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SENSA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO® become familiar with the European Network on Silica (NEPSI) and its Good Practice Guide for the handing of silica, and with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) National Emphasis Program for Crystalline Silica.

Visit http://nepsi.eu and www.osha.org for more in-formation.

These instructions provide information and advice on:

• Access to the workplace• Water-injected hand machines and tools• Local extraction and filtration systems.• General ventilation in factories plants• Periodic maintenance and supervision• Cleaning• Dust monitoring• Other risks: cuts, projected particles, noise, handling loads.• Installation of worktops• Personal Protective Equipment• Hygiene• Training and information for workers.• Health Surveillance

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GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE: EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA

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Uso del material: Superficie ultracompacta destinada a ambientes interiores y exteriores, principalmente en encimeras y baños, solería, aplacados y fachadas.

H372 PELIGRO: Provoca daños en los pulmones tras exposiciones prolongadas o repetidas (por inhalación).

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Composición: DEKTON está compuesto de silicoaluminatos, sílice amorfa, sílice cristalina, circón y pigmentos inorgánicos. El contenido en sílice cristalina (SiO2) es inferior a 11%.

El Reglamento CLP (CE) n.º 1272/2008, no contempla ningún riesgo asociado al material terminado DEKTONby Cosentino®. No obstante, para su elaboración e instalación debe considerarse la información que se detalla a continuación. Por favor, léala atentamente.

Para información concreta sobre cada caso, lea la ficha de datos de seguridad del material y la Guía de Buenas Prácticas para su Elaboración. Información disponible www.cosentinogroup.net

P264 Lavarse las manos y cara concienzudamente tras la manipulación.

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P501 Eliminar los restos conforme a la reglamentación local.

P260 No respirar el polvo generado en el corte, tallado y pulido del material.

P314 Consultar a un médico en caso de malestar.

P270 No comer, beber ni fumar durante su utilización.

P284 Llevar equipo de protección respiratoria para partículas (P3).

El fabricante recomienda la elaboración e instalación del material mediante métodos de producción en húmedo. El polvo generado en los procesos de elaborado contiene sílice cristalina (SiO2).

Una exposición prolongada al polvo derivado de operaciones de corte, pulido y elaborado, sin utilizar las medidas de protección adecuadas, puede causar enfermedades graves, incluidas neumoconiosis como la silicosis, así como un empeoramiento de otras enfermedades pulmonares (Bronquitis, enfisema, etc.).

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Fabricators are recommended to manufacture this material by using manufacturing methods that involve the use of water to avoid the creation of dust. Dust derived from the manufacturing processes contains crystalline silica (SiO2).

PREVENTION

Long term exposure to dust derived from the cutting, polishing and manufacturing processes which do not comply with the regulation on health & safety at work (e.g. respiratory protection by means of P3 mask) may cause serious deseases as pneumoconiosis, silicosis as well the deterioration of lungs including diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, etc.

For specific information on each case, please, read our Material Safety Data Sheet and Good Practice Guide to manufacture. Information available at www.cosentinogroup.net


P260 Do not breathe dust generated in the cutting, grinding and polishing processes.

P264 Wash face and hands thoroughly aster handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this material.

P284 Wear respiratory protection for particles (P3).

P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P501 Dispose of remains in accordance with local regulation.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Use of the material: Ultra-compact surface designed for use indoors and outdoors, particularly kitchen and bathroom worktop, flooring, cladding and facades.

Composition: DEKTON is made up of silicoaluminates, amorphous silica, crystalline silica, zircon and inorganic pigments. The composition of crystalline silica (SiO2) is below 11%.

There is no provision for any risk associated with the finished DEKTON by Cosentino® material in the CLP (CE) regulation nº. 1272/2008. However, during fabrication and installation of the material, it is necessary to consider the following information. Please read carefully.

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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT SILICA (SiO2) RESPIRABLE FRACTION.

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INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD SOBRE SÍLICE (SiO2) FRACCIÓN RESPIRABLE.

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GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE: PREVENTIVE MEASURES

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Water-injected cutting machines and hand tools

Access to work area

Two primary methods exist to control silica dust: using water injected machinery (first choise) and local extraction and filtration systems (in addition).

Do not use dry processing techniques whenever pos-sible. All cutting, shaping, polishing and finishing of material should be done using water injected tools. The water should be clean, abondante and directed to the points of cutting, milling and polishing.

Dust that is wet is less able to become or remain

airborne. Water pumps, hoses and nozzles should be kept in excellent operating condition and cleaned regularly. When working with water it is essential to avoid electrical risks by using ground fault circuit in-terrupters (GFCIs) and watertight, sealable electrical connectors for electric tools and equipment. Emplo-yees operating in wet areas should also be required to wear rubber boots.

Restrict access to work areas to authorized person-nel only. Put signs when the area is at risk.

General ventilation in factories

Local extraction andfiltration systems

Because the hazardous dust is very fine and may stay in the air for days it is important to have ade-quate general ventilation.

Ensure that the building is properly ventilated, if necessary using forced ventilation. Ensure the ven-tilation system does not move settled dust and that contaminated air does not spread to clean areas.

Dust suppression sprays (fine mist of air and water) may be used to prevent the generation of airborne dust throughout indoor and outdoor traffic routes or conveyors.

Emissions from dust extraction systems in buildings must comply with local environmental legislation.

Use a reputable exhaust ventilation supplier. Only use qualified engineers to carry out the design and the installation.

The design should include the following items: a hood, an enclosure or other inlet to collect and contain contaminants, ducts to remove contami-nants away from the source, a filter or any other air cleaning device, normally placed between the hood and fan, a fan or other device to move air to provide the air flow, and finally other ducts to discharge the clean air outside the workplace.

Apply local exhaust ventilation at the generation source to capture the dust.

Tightly close the dust source to help prevent it spreading.

Local exhaust ventilation should be connected to a suitable dust extraction unit (e.g. a bag filter or cy-clone).

Workers should not to stand between the sour-ce of exposure and the local exhaust ventilation; otherwise, they will be directly in the path of the contaminated air flow. Please observe periodically the position of workers and train them.

Where possible, ensure that the work area is not clo-se to doors, windows or walkways so as not to inter-

fere with the local exhaust ventilation and to prevent dust from spreading.

Ensure that there is a clean air supply to replace the extracted air.

The ducts should be short and simple, avoid long sections of flexible ducts.

Discharge extracted air to a safe place away from doors, windows and air inlets.




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Because the hazardous dust is very fine and can go easily to the air and so may stay there for days it is important to have a comprehensive housekeeping program.

Clean the equipment every day, at least one time be-fore leaving for home.

Clean the workplace daily. Use walls and flooring sur-faces that can easily be kept clean and that do not absorb or accumulate dust.

Clean floors and other surfaces on a regular basis. Clean also the entire warehouse structures and inlet roof.

Use wet or vacuum cleaning methods (industrial va-cuum cleaners with HEPA filter). Do not clean with a dry brush or using compressed air, it will boost the exposure to very high levels.

Clean up any spill immediately. Do not allow dust / debris deposits to dry out before they are cleaned up.

If vacuum cleaning systems are required for spill of large volumes of dust, they should be specially desig-ned to avoid overloading and blocking.

When it is not possible to use wet or vacuum cleaning methods, and only dry cleaning with brushes can be carried out, ensure that workers wear appropriate personal protective equipment and that measu-res are taken to prevent crystalline silica dust from spreading outside the work area.

When necessary, to prevent dust from spreading bet-ween building levels, use solid floors and cover them with a wear-resistant material, colored to highlight dust contamination.

Control panels can be protected from dust by using a plastic barrier or similar membrane.

When using wet cleaning methods, provide an ade-quate number of correctly positioned water connec-tion points.

Provide an adequate number of vacuum connection points when using a central vacuum cleaning system.

Risk assessment should be carried out to determine whether existing controls are adequate. Both perso-nal and static measurements can be used together, as they are complementary. It is up to the Industrial Hygiene specialists contracted by employers to pro-pose for the most appropriate solutions, while res-pecting the applicable legislation.

The sampling strategy, equipment used, analysis methods etc, must be defined by the Industrial Hy-giene specialists. Keep complete records of dust mo-nitoring data and adopt a quality system as described above. The personnel in charge of the samplings should set a good example and wear respiratory pro-tection equipment in the required areas. The dust monitoring must be performed periodically. Please check NEPSI agreement.

Periodic maintenance and supervision

Ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition as advised by the supplier’s recommenda-tions manual.

Clean the equipment on a regular basis, at least one time at the end of the shi�. Do not clean with a dry brush or using compressed air. Do not allow dust/waste deposits to dry out before they are cleaned up.

Ensure the local exhaust ventilation is maintained in good working condition in accordance with the supplier’s or the installer’s recommendations. Noisy or vibrating fans can indicate a problem.

Replace consumables (filters, etc) in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not modify any part of the system. If you do so, check with the supplier to ensure that the system retains the CE mark or make inspection and risk as-sessment by and licensed expert.

You should receive instructions for use and a dia-gram of the installed systems. You must receive a commissioning report showing the airflows at all inlets, the air speed in the ducts and the pressure index in the cleaner or filter.

Please contact the supplier for information on the expected performance of the local exhaust ventila-tion. Keep this information to compare with future test results.

At least once a week, visually inspect the equipment for signs of damage. If they are constantly used, check them more frequently. If used rarely, check before each use.

Keep records of inspections for the period of time required by the country’s laws (recommended mini-mum five years).

Cleaning Dust monitoring

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Carry out an INITIAL RISK ASSESSMENT of exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) at work

Implement Good Practices

Organise health surveillance

Provide information, instruction and training to the workforce

Monitor the application of the Agreement & Good Practices (site level)

Main provisions of the NEPSI Agreement

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Other risks: cuts, projected particles, noise, handling loads

Installation of worktops

The fabrication of SILESTONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SEN-SA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO® may involve some risk such as; blows and cuts with objects and tools, projected particles, noise exposu-re, vibrations and handling loads.

Review the risk assessment results carried out by Health and Safety experts.

Use the appropriate tools for each task and keep them in good working order.

Use the personal protective equipment recommen-ded at all times: dust mask, gloves, eye and ear pro-tection and high visibility jacket in the area of tuck or forkli� traffic.

For slabs handling use also the helmet. Insure that all A-frame are feet wit safety bars to avoid the fa-lling of slabs at the moment of taking off or leaving down the slab. The safety bars must feet in all A-frame, in the warehouse and also in the trucks.

Worker using crane, truck crane or forkli� must be properly training.

Check formally on a daily basis crane, truck crane and forkli�.

Check periodically and according to manufacturer manual and regulations, with and expert inspector, crane, truck crane and forkli�.

Check periodically and according to manufacturer manual and regulations, with and expert inspector, electrical instalations.

Use mechanical means to transport heavy parts or materials. As far as possible avoid handling or trans-porting weights over 20kg or in awkward positions, also try to avoid repetitive movements.

Special safety measures for DEKTON

Warning: the material may be very sharp, especially broken pieces.

- Slabs must be handled and fabricated wearing anti-cut gloves and glasses.- The scrap material must be handled carefully.- Avoid hitting the scrap material to reduce its size.

The worktop should be finished when it leaves the workshop so that no further work will be carried out on site. Please take accurate dimensions of the kit-chen.

If the worktop requires a final check in the house, we recommend you find a well-ventilated place (te-rrace, balcony, etc) and use a wet cleaning method if possible. For this task, P3 type Silica respiratory protection and ear and eye protection must be used for particles.

If the final check is carried out by using a dry cleaning method, safety measures are the same. We also recommend the use of a portable vacuum sys-tem (vacuum cleaner).

Use instruments such as manual suction pads when handling the material.

When fixing joints, trims, sockets etc. using products such as Solumastick, Colorsil, dissolvents etc, latex gloves must be worn and P3 protection containing organic vapor filters.

To complete the installation, all dust must be clea-ned up in order not to create, as far as possible, dus-ty environments, also the worktop must be cleaned.




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Personal protective equipment (PPE) Hygiene

In those areas or workplaces where risks still exist the use of personal protective equipment is manda-tory and they must be clearly defined by appropriate signs.

Personal protective equipment must comply with re-levant local laws and regulations on the design and manufacture in relation to health and safety. All the personal protective equipment that the company provides must meet regulatory standards.

Respiratory protection for silica must meet regula-tory standards P3. Note that facial hair reduces the effectiveness of a mask.

When using PPE, provide employees with training on selection, use and maintenance of the equipment.

If employees have to wear more than one PPE item, ensure that they are compatible with each other.

Check the effectiveness of respiratory protective equipment before use. Consult the supplier about the appropriate adaptation methods.

Keep records of PPE provided. Provide clean storage facilities for PPE when not in use.

Provide storage facilities for workers clothes. Clean clothes should be separated from work clothes.

This area should have toilets, wash basins and showers as well as personal lockers. Workers should wash their hands and faces and take overalls off be-fore eating.

Define a specific and clean area where workers can prepare meals, eat and drink away from their work-station.

Provide workers with an adequate supply of clean work clothes, including additional outfits. Workers who handle silica dust should wear overalls made of a fabric that prevents the absorption of dust.

Do not use compressed air to clean overalls. Workers should not smoke inside the facility.

At the end of the working day, clean oneself up, shower if necessary change into clean clothes before leaving work.


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Hygiene Training and informationfor employees

Health surveillance

Staff should receive training on risks associated with the fabrication of SILESTONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SEN-SA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO®.

New employees should attend a training session that addresses all health and safety aspects, including the company’s safe working procedures for dealing with hazardous substances such as respirable crystalline silica.

Use a variety of training methods incorporating visual aids, videos, group discussions and handouts. Wor-kers’ knowledge should be assessed at the end of each session to verify that they have understood the training material.

Refresher training sessions should be provided to keep workers up to date on health and safety poli-cies and procedures.

Give your workers information on the health and safety effects associated with respirable crystalline silica dust, noise or any other risk associated with their activity.

Give them information on:

• Good practices to use in the workplace and safe working procedures.

• When and how to use respiratory protective equi-pment (RPE) or other personal protective equip-ment (PPE).

• Dust monitoring programs and other planned co-rrective measures.

• Safety data sheets for the used products.

• Work equipment, machinery and tools affecting their work.

In the event that an employee’s measured personal exposure to respirable crystalline silica exceeds the relevant occupational exposure limit value, that em-ployee must be provided with details of his/her per-sonal exposure monitoring result if required by law.

Attendance at training sessions should be compul-sory. Participation should be well documented and records should be kept.

Workers should be asked to provide feedback on each training session, which might help in the orga-nization of future training sessions.

The Company should keep a record of which posi-tions are exposed to respirable crystalline silica.

Specific health surveillance protocols should be im-plemented for those employees at risk.

This may include:

• Spirometry• X ray• High-resolution tomographies• Peridodicity

In some countries the health check has to be con-ducted before the hiring. Please be sure of the situa-tion in your country.

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Legal compliance andsafety requeriments

Fabricator agrees that it will, at all times, comply with all local and other applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and laws regarding the application, han-dling, storage, fabrication and disposal of all SILES-TONE®, DEKTON®, ECO, SENSA, SCALEA, INTEGRITY AND PREXURY BY COSENTINO®. In particular Fabri-cators must perform periodic risk assessment of all jobs and take the appropriate measures to control the risk.

Fabricator acknowledges and understands that: fabrication of the materials, especially through dry cutting, emits air-borne particles, including respi-rable crystalline silica, that may cause silicosis or other respiratory desease; and Cosentino® strongly recommends that Fabricators take all appropriate precautions, including wet cutting, wet grinding, wet milling and wet polishing, as it may reduce the risk of inhalation of air-borne particles and silicosis.

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02 Hazards Identification

01 Identification of The Article and of The Company/Undertaking de trabajo

There is no provision for any risk associated with the finished DEKTON® material in the CLP (EC) regulation nº. 1272/2008.

However respirable crystalline silica dust can be generated in manufacturing operations. Respirable crystalline silica causes harm to the lungs, such as silicosis, through prolonged or repeated exposure (Hazard H372). A series of preventative measures should be adopted to prevent or minimise exposure.

Contens of crystalline silica < 11%.

Name of Material: DEKTON®

Use of Material: Ultra-compact surface designed for use indoors and outdoors, particularly kitchen and bathroom worktop, flooring, cladding and fa-cades.

Avoided uses: Do not elaborate the material by dry processes.

Phone number in case of emergency: Toxicology Helpline: +34 91 562 04 20

Name of the company:COSENTINO, S.A. Ctra. A-334. Km 59 Cantoria (Almería)Tel: +34 950 44 41 75/ Fax: +34 950 44 42 26www.cosentinogroup.net

03 Composition / Information on Ingredients

Composition (%): DEKTON is made up of silicoalumi-nates, amorphous silica, crystalline silica, zircon and inorganic pigments. The composition of crystalline silica (SiO2) is below 11%.

CRYSTALLINE SILICA - QUARTZ: CAS 14808-60-7 / EINECS 238-878-4


04 First AidMeasures

The finished material does not require special mea-sures. Following is for the process of fabrication:

Contact with eyes: Keep your eyes open and wash thoroughly with lots of water.

Contact with skin: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical advice if you feel unwell.

Inhalation: Bring the affected employee to a well-ventilated place. Additional ventilation may be re-quired if the employee has suffered a serious reac-tion. Properly ventilate the work area.Seek medical advice if you feel unwell.

Ingestion: No specific intervention is indicated as compound is not likely to be hazardous by ingestion. Consult a physician if necessary.ona de trabajo.

05 Firefighting Measures

Fire-resistant: Category A1 / A1fl.

Suitable extinguishing agents:Any suitable agent for surrounding fires. Extinguishers of polyvalent powder are recommended.

Personal Protection Equipment:Depending on the surrounding fire.

06 Accidental Release Measures

The material does not represent risk of spillage.

HAZARD H372Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).

PREVENTIONP260 Do not breathe dust generated in the cutting, grinding and polishing processes.P264 Wash face and hands thoroughly a�er handling.P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this material.P284 Wear respiratory protection for particles (P3).FIRST AID MEASURESP314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.P501 Dispose of remains in accordance with local regulation.

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PREVENCIÓNP260 No respirar el polvo generado en el corte, tallado y pulido delmaterial.P264 Lavarse las manos y cara concienzudamente trás la manipulación.P270 No comer, beber ni fumar durante su utilización.P 284 Llevar equipo de protección respiratoria para partículas (P3).PRIMEROS SOCORROSP314 Consultar a un médico en caso de malestar.P 501 Eliminar los restos conforme a la reglamentación local.

PELIGRO:H 372 Provoca daños en los pulmonestras exposiciones prolongadas o repe-tidas (por inhalación).

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R20 Nocivo por inhalación.R48 Riesgo de efectos graves para lasalud por exposición prolongada.

Clasificación según directiva 1999/45/CE

S22 No respirar el polvo.S38 Usar protección respiratoria P3.

R20 Harmful by inhalationR48 Danger of serius damage to health by prolonged exposure. S22 Do not breath the dust.S38 Use personal protective equipment P3.

Classification according to directive 1999/45/EC



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07 Handling and Storage

Manual handling.The user has the responsibility to carry out a risk evaluation and job safety analysis according to the local risk prevention law.

We recommend the following precautions:

•Safemanipulationsystemsshouldbeused(crane,A-frame with safety bars). The slings must be well protected/resistant as the material is more cutting than natural stone.

•UsefollowingPersonalProtectiveEquipment.Wear helmet, safety shoes, safety glasses, and anti-cut gloves during the handling and storage operations of DEKTON.

Warning: the material may be very sharp, especially broken pieces.

•Slabsmustbehandledandfabricatedwearinganti-cut gloves: (recomended long knitwrist gloves with cut resistance 4 according to EN388 standard) and glasses.

•Thescrapmaterialmustbehandledcarefully.

•Avoidhittingthescrapmaterialtoreduceitssizeas the material may shatter.

Environmental protection precautions.We recommend the use of water-cooled tools to pre-vent the creation of dust.

Storage.There are no specific conditions for safe storage, ex-cept that it should be properly stored in a closed and covered place. Avoid strong impacts that may cause the material to break.


08 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure limit values.The user has the responsibility to carry out a risk evaluation of dust exposure according to the local risk prevention law.

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Austria / IBelgium / IIBulgaria / IIICyprus / IVCzech Republic / VDenmark / VIEstoniaFinland / VIIFrance / VIIIFrance / IXGermany / XGreece / XIHungaryIreland / XIIItaly / XIIILithuania / XIVLuxembourg / XVMalta / XVI4

Netherlands / XVIINorway / XVIIIPolandPortugal / XIXRomania / XXSlovakiaSloveniaSpain / XXISweden / XXIISwitzerland / XXIIIUnited Kingdom / XXIV

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1 Missing information for Latvia. - To be completed.2 Q : quartz percentage - K=13 Germany has no more OEL for quartz, cristoba lite, tridymite. Employers are obliged to minimize exposureas 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 theMaltese legislation.

Occupational Exposure Limits in USA

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United States

Substance

Respirable crystalline silica:quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite

OSHA PEL

Total dust, (30 mg/m3 / %SiO2+2)Respirable dust (10 mg/m3 / %SiO2+2)as 8 hour TWAs

ACGIH TLV

0.025 mg/m3 (8 hr TWA)

Country

United States

Adopted by/Law denomination

Ocupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

American Conference of Governmental IndustrialHygienists (ACGIG)

OEL Name (if specific)

Permissible exposure level (PEL)

Threshold limit value (TLV)

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0,150,050,050,150,1

Occupational Exposure Limits in mg/m3 8 hours TWA - Respirabledust - in EU 271 + Norway & Switzerland

1 Missing information for Latvia. - To be completed.2 Q : quartz percentage - K=13 Germany has no more OEL for quartz, cristoba lite, tridymite. Employers are obliged to minimize exposureas 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 theMaltese legislation.

Occupational Exposure Limits in USA

Country

United States

Substance

Respirable crystalline silica:quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite

OSHA PEL

Total dust, (30 mg/m3 / %SiO2+2)Respirable dust (10 mg/m3 / %SiO2+2)as 8 hour TWAs

ACGIH TLV

0.025 mg/m3 (8 hr TWA)

Country

United States

Adopted by/Law denomination

Ocupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

American Conference of Governmental IndustrialHygienists (ACGIG)

OEL Name (if specific)

Permissible exposure level (PEL)

Threshold limit value (TLV)

IIIIII

IV

VVIVIIVIIIIXXXIXII

XIIIXIVXVXVIXVII

XVIII

XIX

XX

XXI

XXIIXXIIIXXIV

Country

AustriaBelgiumBulgaria

Cyprus

Czech RepublicDenmarkFinlandFrance

GermanyGreeceIreland

ItalyLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlands

Norway

Portugal

Romania

Spain

SwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom

Maximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)

Limit Values

Threshold Limit ValueOccupational Exposure StandardEmpoussiérage de référenceValeur limite de Moyenne d’ExpositionMaximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)

Threshold Limit Values (based on ACGIH TLVs)Ilgalaikio poveikio ribine verte (IPRV)Maximale ArbeitsplatzKoncentration (MAK)OELVsPublieke grenswaardenhttp://www.ser.nl/en/oel_database.aspxAdministrative Normer (8hTWA) for ForurensingI ArbeidsmiljØetValores Limite de Exposição (VLE)

OEL

Valores Limites

Yrkeshygieniska GränsvärdenValeur limite de Moyenne d’ExpositionWorkplace Exposure Limits

Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales.Ministère de l’Emploi et du Travail.Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Ministryof Health. Ordinance n°13 of 30/12/2003.Department of Labour Inspection. Control offactory atmosphere and dangerous substancesin factories, Regulations of 1981.Governmental Directive n°441/2004.Direktoratet fot Arbeidstilsynet.National Board of Labour Protection.Ministère de l’Industrie (RGIE).Ministère du Travail.Bundesministerium für Arbeit.Legislation for mining activities.2002 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health &Welfare at Work (CoP).Associazone Italiana Degli Igienisti Industriali.Del Lietuvos higienos normos HN 23:2001.Bundesministerium für Arbeit.OHSA –LN120 of 2003, www.ohsa.org.mtMinisterie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid.

Direktoratet for Arbeidstilsynet.

Instituto Portuges da Qualidade, Hygiene & Safetyat Workplace NP1796:2004.Government Decision n° 355/2007 regardingworkers’ health surveillance. Government Decisionn° 1093/2006 regarding carcinogenic agents(in Annex 3: Quartz, Cristobalite, Tridymite).Instrucciones de Técnicas Complementarias (ITC)Orden ITC/2585/2007National Board of Occupational Safety and Health

Health & SafetyExecutive

Adopted by/Law denomination OEL Name (if specific)

Source: IMA-Europe. Date: May 2010, updated version available at http://www.ima-europe.eu/otherPublications.html

Exposure to dust may be monitored and controlled with suitable control measures such as:

•Preventorminimisedustgeneration.Inmanufacturingoperations use equipment provided with water supply system. The water should be clean, abondante and direc-ted to the points of cutting, grinding and polishing.

• Prevent or minimise dust being released into theenvironment. Use dust extraction systems in the area where it is generated.

•Indicateanddemarcatehazardareas.

•Performperiodiccontroloftheenvironmentalconcen-tration of respirable crystalline silica.

•Naturaland/ormechanicalventilationsystemsthaten-sure the renewal of air in the work place.

•Cleaningandmaintenance.Useofvacuumand/orwatercleaning systems, avoid sweeping and the use of com-pressed air, which creates dust. Preventive maintenance programmes of the installations to ensure the correct conditions of order, cleaning and operation of work equi-pment.

•AlwaysuserespiratoryprotectionforP3typeparticula-tes according to EN 143:2001 and its revisions EN 143/AC 2002, EN 143/AC 2005, including working with water as a dust-reducing agent during the preparation of Dekton®.

•HandProtection.Useglovestoavoidtheriskofcuttingwhen handling pieces.

•Eyeprotection.Useeyeprotectioninaccordancewithregulation EN166:2001.

•Skinprotection.Werecommendthatworkclothesareworn to avoid the contact of dust with skin. Wash hands and face with soap and water to remove dust before breaks and at end of the shi�.•Workclothes:donotcleanupusingcompressedair,usecacuum cleaning methods.

•Donoteatordrinkinworkareas.

•Changeoutofworkand/orprotectiveuniformandcleanone self up before eating lunch.

•Attheendoftheworkingday,cleanoneselfup,showerifnecessary change into clean clothes before leaving work.

•Establishaspecifichealthmonitoringsystem

•Thepartsmustleavetheworkshoptotallyfinishedandready to be installed by the installer.

Exposure Controls. (Manufacturing and installa-tion).

The manufacturer recommends methods that invol-ve the use of water in the manufacturing of this ma-terial. Dust derived from the manufacturing proces-ses could contain respirable crystalline silica (SiO2).

Long term exposure to dust derived from the cut-ting and manufacturing processes without the use of suitable protection may cause serious deseases including pneumoconiosis such as silicosis, as well the deterioration of other lungs diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, etc.

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09 Physical and Chemical Properties

Apect: Solid, according to commercial range.Colour: commercial range.Odour: Odourless.pH: N/A.Miscibility (in water): N/A.Water absorption (ISO 10545-3): 0,05%Density: 2400-2600 kg/m3

Bending stress (ISO 10545-4): 60 N/mm2

Autoignition temperature: N/A.Fire point: N/A.

11 Toxicological Information

Toxicological Helpline (Spain): +34 91 562 04 20

Dust derived from the manufacturing processes could contain respirable crystalline silica (SiO2). Long term exposure and/or mass fraction of respirable crystalli-ne silica may cause severe damage to health inclu-ding pulmonary fibrosis and pneumoconiosis such as silicosis, as well the deterioration of other lungs di-seases such as bronchitis, emphysema, etc. The main symptom of silicosis is the reduced capacity of the lung. Persons affected by silicosis have a higher risk of suffering from lung cancer.


13 Disposal Considerations

In accordance with European Directives 91/156/EEC and 199/31/CEE and the law 10/98, April 21 and RD 1481/2001, 27 December, a product that does not meet quality specifications or is rejected can be dis-posed off at inert waste landfills.

The DEKTON® packaging will be disposed off accor-ding to country regulations. In general, they will be deposited in plastic or paper containers depending on whether or not it can be recycled.

14 Transport Information

The material is not classified as dangerous according to air, land and sea transport regulations.

12 Ecological Information

DEKTON® does not contain ecotoxins.

10 Estability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid:Avoid contact with surfaces at temperatures above 300 º C. Avoid strong impacts that may cause the material to break.

Decomposition products: Unknown.

15 Regulatory Information

This Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been prepared accor-ding to CLP Regulation, (EC) No 1272/2008.Labelled according to European EEC directives.

16 Other Information

Check with Cosentino, SA before using or supplying this material for other applications, different to tho-se previously stated.

The information in this document is to our knowled-ge up-to-date and accurate. However, we cannot guarantee the recommendations or suggestions herein, as the material conditions of use are beyond our control. In addition, the contents of this safety data sheet must not be interpreted as a recommen-dation to use any product in violation of the laws, safety practices or patents in force on any material or its use.

It is the responsibility of the recipient of our ma-terial to check the corresponding rules and regu-lations. Under no circumstances does the data contained in this Safety Data Sheet constitute a guarantee of specific properties or create any con-tractual relationship.

This Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is according to the CLP Regulation, (EC) No 1272/2008.

For further information follow the instructions in the Guide to Good Practice for Preparation published by the manufacturer. Information available www.dekton.com

You can get further information in http://www.nepsi.eu/ and the Guide to Good Practice for the Agreement on Workers’ Health Protection Through the Good Handling and Use of Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it, published by NEPSI.

ADR/RIDTPC/TPF no restricted

Road and rail transport Air transport

ICAO/IATA no restricted

Packaging group

UN Number unassigned

none

Sea transport

IMDG/IMO no restricted

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SAFETY STICKER

Suggested anti cut-gloves for handling Dekton®

Specifications: we recommend the use of long knitwrist anti-cut gloves and fulfilling following performances values:

EN Cut Resistance according to EN388:Minimum level of 4

EN Puncture according to EN388:Minimum level of 2

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