The hazard is from breathing particulates = fine dust. Silicosis is a lung disease caused by extensive exposure to breathable/respirable silica in the workplace. Lung cancer and kidney disease are also associated with chronic exposure.
Google "materials safety data sheet" and go from there.
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Further, all suppliers of materials have materials safety data sheets exactly for this purpose. Telephone?
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