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| Kaolin | CAS 1332-58-7 | ||
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RTECS GF1670500 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names China clay, Clay, Hydrated aluminum silicate, Hydrite, Porcelain clay [Note: Main constituent of Kaolin is Kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4).] |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description White to yellowish or grayish powder. [Note: When moistened, darkens & develops a clay-like odor.] |
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MW: varies |
BP: ? |
MLT: ? |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.8-2.6 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported |
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Measurement Method Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: N.R. Eyes: N.R. Wash skin: N.R. Remove: N.R. Change: N.R. |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Chronic pulmonary fibrosis, stomach granuloma | |
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Target Organs
respiratory system, stomach |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1144 |