ICSC 0329 - TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE)

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TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE)	ICSC: 0329 (June 2012)

CAS #: 14807-96-6

EC Number: 238-877-9

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

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	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
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 May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Keep in a well-ventilated room. Well closed. Cool.
PACKAGING

TALC (SILICA AND FIBRE FREE)

ICSC: 0329

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: Mg₃(OH)₂Si₄O₁₀ Molecular mass: 379.3 Melting point: 900-1000°C Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: Mg₃(OH)₂Si₄O₁₀
Molecular mass: 379.3
Melting point: 900-1000°C
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in pneumoconiosis. 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 and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in pneumoconiosis. See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
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

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Talc which contains asbestos or asbestiform fibres could be carcinogenic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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