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International Chemical Safety Cards
CHRYSOTILE
ICSC # 0014 CAS# 12001-29-5 RTECS # CI6478500 UN # 2590
EC# 650-013-00-6
Asbestos, chrysotile White asbestos
Serpentine chrysotile Mg3Si2H406 / Mg3(Si205)(0H)4
Molecular mass: 554
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TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
FIRE
Not combustible.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Cough. INHALATION
SKIN
EYES
INGESTION
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PREVENTION
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Breathing protection. Closed system and ventilation.
Fresh air. rest.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection ifpowder.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
STORAGE
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an
Well closed.
expert! Vacuum spilled material, then
remove to safe place. (Extra personal
protection: complete protective
clothing including self-contained
breathing apparatus).
Note: E T symbol R: 45-48/23 S: 53-45 UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Packing Group: III
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0014
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1999. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA. PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSHIDLH values.
International Chemical Safety Cards
CHRYSOTILE
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I M P 0 R T A N T
D.
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
WHITE, GREY, GREEN OR YELLOWISH The substance can be absorbed into the body
FIBROUS SOLID.
by inhalation.
PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS:
INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20 C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: EXPOSURE:
TLV: 0.1 fibres/cc (as TWA) A1 (ACGIH
1998. For fibres longer than 5 um with an
aspect ratio equal to or greater than: 3:1 as EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR
determined by the membrane filter method at REPEATED EXPOSURE:
400-450X magnefication (4-mm objective) The substance may have effects on the lungs,
phase contrast elimination).
resulting in pulmonary fibrosis and
MAK: class III A1 (1993)
mesothelioma. This substance is carcinogenic
0.6 fibres/cm3 EC OELs
to humans.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point (decomposes): see Notes Density: 2.2-2.6 g/cm3'"' ':
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
[Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. The recommendations on this Card also apply to other forms of asbestos. Avibest C, 7-450 asbestos, Calidria RG 144, Calidria RG 600, Calidria RG 100, Hooker no. 1 chrysotile asbestos, K 6-30, Plastibest 20, RG 600, 5R04,
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Sylodex, Cassiar AK, Cassiar A 65, Fritmag, P 3-50 and P 4-20 are trade names. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-913
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1999
CHRYSOTELE
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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