TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE) | ICSC: 0329 (June 2012) |
CAS #: 14807-96-6 |
EC Number: 238-877-9 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | No acute symptoms expected. | Overalls. Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | No acute symptoms expected. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING
May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Keep in a well-ventilated room. Well closed. Cool. | |
PACKAGING | |
TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE) | ICSC: 0329 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Mg3(OH)2Si4O10 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (respirable fraction): 2 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (without asbestos fibres (respirable fraction)): carcinogen category: 3. EU-OEL: (respirable fraction): 0,1 mg/m3 as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Talc which contains asbestos or asbestiform fibres could be carcinogenic. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations