CALCIUM SILICATE (non-fibrous, <1% crystalline silica) 1401
October 2001
Calcium silicate
CAS No: 1344-95-2
Calcium silicate synthetic
RTECS No: VV9150000
CaO.SiO2
Molecular mass: 116.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
use appropriate extinguishing
media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust.
Inhalation
Protective gloves.
Skin
Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Ingestion
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash
away remainder with plenty of water. Personal
protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
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1401 CALCIUM SILICATE (non-fibrous, <1% crystalline silica)
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE POWDER The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
Occupational exposure limits Inhalation risk
TLV: (particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1 % A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be
crystalline silica) 10 mg/m3 as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a reached quickly when dispersed.
human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established. Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and the respiratory
tract.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: 1540/C Solubility in water: poor
Density: 2 g/cm3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
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