Dekton®, Dekton XGloss®, Dekton® Optimma, Dekton® Slim (includes entire family of products)

Do not inhale dust produced the processing of the material. If poisoning symptoms appear, move the affected person out of the exposure area and get them some fresh air. Use assisted respiration if the victim is having a serious reaction. Call for medical attention if the symptoms worsen or persist.

Symptoms: cough and difficulty breathing

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Rinse eyes with plenty of room-temperature water for at least 15 minutes. Prevent the affected person from rubbing or closing their eyes. If the victim wears contact lenses, these should be removed unless stuck to the eyes, as failure to do so may cause additional injury. Call for medical attention if the symptoms worsen or persist.

Do not give the victim anything to drink if they are unconscious.

Any suitable tool for fighting the type of fire at hand. Polyvalent powder extinguishers are recommended.

Not flammable. No dangerous thermal decomposition.

If a fire is declared: depending on the size of the fire, it may be necessary to wear complete protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus. At least minimal emergency facilities and tools must be available (fire blankets, portable first-aid kit, etc.).

Not applicable. The finished material poses no spillage risks.

Not applicable. The finished material poses no spillage risks.

Not applicable. The finished material poses no spillage risks.

Safe handling systems (crane, racks with safety bars, etc.) should be used. Slings should be durable and well protected. Personal Protective Equipment should be used: helmet, safety shoes, safety glasses and gloves while handling and storing the product.

Store in an appropriately enclosed and covered area. Avoid hard impacts that could break the material.

Use of vacuum and/or water cleaning systems; dry sweeping and using compressed air is to be avoided. Put preventive maintenance programmes in place at facilities to ensure suitable tidiness, cleanliness and operational conditions.

Use closed areas for processing, local exhaust venting or other technical controls to keep the particle concentration in the air below the exposure limits specified by applicable regulations. If user operations create dust, smoke or vapour, use a ventilation system to ensure that exposure to airborne particles is below the exposure limit.

Use of mechanical protection gloves is recommended to prevent being cut by pieces during handling.

The use of eye protection is recommended in accordance with EN166:2001, Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, or equivalent protection that complies with applicable relevant local regulation.

Suitable respiratory protective equipment with a particle filter as per regulation EN 143:2001 and its revisions EN 143/AC 2002, EN 143/AC 2005 (type P3), or N95, R95, P95 o superior according to Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, approved by NIOSH, P1, P2 protection or higher according to Australian AS/NZS 1716, or equivalent protection that complies with relevant applicable local law. Use appropriate respiratory protection even when working with water as a dust reduction measure when processing the product.

Skin protection is not needed, but the use of work clothing that prevents dust from coming into contact with skin is recommended. When processing the product wear work clothing made of a fabric that does not trap dust. Do not clean using compressed air; use vacuum cleaning methods. Wear rubber boots if work is to be performed in wet areas during water processing.

Stable under normal storage and usage conditions.

Not reactive under normal storage and usage conditions.

No dangerous reactions are expected.

Avoid contact with surfaces whose temperature is over 300°C, as the material may deteriorate. Avoid hard impacts that could break the material.

No information available.

None known.

defective and waste products, along with small pieces, may be disposed of in landfills for inert materials. The sludge produced by the wet processing of the material should be disposed of in landfills for non-hazardous waste.

defective and waste products, along with small pieces, may be disposed of in landfills for inert materials. The sludge produced by the wet processing of the material should be disposed of in landfills for non-hazardous waste.