ICSC 1141 - PERLITE

PERLITE	ICSC: 1141 (November 2016)

CAS #: 93763-70-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust and mist.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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 criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PERLITE

ICSC: 1141

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-GREY POWDER. ODOURLESS WHEN PURE. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers No data.	Melting point: >1093°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.2-2.4 (crude) Relative density (water = 1): 0.05-0.3 (expanded) Solubility in water: poor

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-GREY POWDER. ODOURLESS WHEN PURE.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
No data.

Melting point: >1093°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2-2.4 (crude)
Relative density (water = 1): 0.05-0.3 (expanded)
Solubility in water: poor

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
This card applies to perlite with <1% crystalline silica. Expanded (high temperature treated) perlite is a fluffy particulate. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. If perlite contains more than 1% crystalline silica then see also ICSC0808 Quartz.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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