KAOLIN | ICSC: 1144 (November 2016) |
Hydrated aluminium silicate China clay Argilla |
CAS #: 1332-58-7 |
EC Number: 310-194-1 |
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 | Avoid inhalation of dust and mist. Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety spectacles. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion |
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. |
According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteriaTransportation |
STORAGE | |
PACKAGING | |
KAOLIN | ICSC: 1144 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: H2Al2Si2O8 H2O |
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: carcinogen category: 3 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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This card applies to kaolin containing <1% crystalline silica. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. If kaolin contains more than 1% crystalline silica then see also ICSC0808 Quartz. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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