ICSC 1144 - KAOLIN

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

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	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
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

KAOLIN

ICSC: 1144

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers No data.	Formula: H₂Al₂Si₂O₈ H₂O Molecular mass: 258 (approx) Relative density (water = 1): 2.6 Solubility in water: insoluble

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
No data.

Formula: H₂Al₂Si₂O₈ H₂O
Molecular mass: 258 (approx)
Relative density (water = 1): 2.6
Solubility in water: insoluble

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to dust particles. This may result in fibrosis (kaolinosis).

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Exposure mainly occurs via inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to dust particles. This may result in fibrosis (kaolinosis).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 2 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: carcinogen category: 3

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
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

EC Classification

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