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KAOLINICSC: 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 


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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