TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE) (ICSC)

TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE)	ICSC: 0329

Date of Peer Review: March 2001

CAS #	14807-96-6	Mg₃(OH)₂Si₄O₁₀
RTECS #	WW2710000	Molecular mass: 379.3
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE)

ICSC: 0329

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (Respirable fraction) 2 mg/mł as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (Respirable fraction); Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the lungs, resulting in talc pneumoconiosis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 900-1000°C
Density: 2.7 g/cmł
Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

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