Asbestos
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CAS
1332-21-4 |
Hydrated mineral silicates
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RTECS
CI6475000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Actinolite, Actinolite asbestos, Amosite (cummingtonite-grunerite),
Anthophyllite, Anthophyllite asbestos, Chrysotile, Crocidolite (Riebeckite),
Tremolite, Tremolite asbestos
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DOT ID & Guide
2212 171 (blue, brown)
2590 171 (white) |
Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca
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OSHA PEL: [1910.1001]
[1926.1101] |
IDLH
Ca [N.D.] |
Conversion
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Physical Description
White or greenish (chrysotile),
blue (crocidolite), or gray-green (amosite) fibrous, odorless
solids. |
MW:
Varies
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BP:
Decomposes
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MLT:
1112°F (Decomposes)
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Sol:
Insoluble
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VP:
0 mmHg (approx)
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IP:
NA
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Sp.Gr: ?
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Fl.P:
NA
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UEL:
NA
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LEL:
NA
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Noncombustible Solids |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
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Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Breathing: Fresh air
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is
no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full
facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure
mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure
breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an
N100, R100, or P100 filter. |
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or
eye contact |
Symptoms
Asbestosis (chronic exposure):
dyspnea (breathing difficulty), interstitial fibrosis, restricted
pulmonary function, finger clubbing; irritation eyes; [potential
occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs
respiratory system, eyes
Cancer Site
[lung cancer] |
