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Perlite |
CAS 93763-70-3 | ||
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RTECS SD5254000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Expanded perlite [Note: An amorphous material consisting of fused sodium potassium aluminum silicate.] |
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Exposure
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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 Odorless, light-gray to glassy-black solid. [Note: Expanded perlite is a fluffy, white particulate.] |
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MW: varies |
BP: ? |
MLT: >2000°F |
Sol: <1% |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 2.2-2.4 (crude) 0.05-0.3 (expanded) |
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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 Methods NIOSH 0500, 0600 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, throat, upper respiratory system | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1141 |