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FILE NAME: Talc (TALC) DATE: 2006 DOC#: TALC172 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Published OSHA Information RE Talc
Talc (Coiiaming tfsestos)
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C h e m ic a l Sampling Information Talc (Containing asbestos)
4 Chemical Samplinq Information - Table of Contents
Field Definitions Analytical Methods Health Guidelines
General Description
NAME: Talc (Containing asbestos) SYNONYM(s): Talc, Fibrous Tremolite (see Asbestos) prior to 9/1/89 IMIS: 9031 CAS: 14807-96-6 DESCRIPTION:
Solid
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: Cancer & Lung Disease Hazard (29 CFR 1910.1001) . TWA 0.2 F/cc . STEL 1.0 F/ cc . ACTION LEVEL 0.1 F/cc
ACGIH TLV: Use Asbestos TLV - TWA; However, should not exceed 2 mg/m3 respirable particulates. 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
NIOSH REL: 0.1 fiber / cc in 400 liter air sample (fibers > 5um long) 100 min TWA ; (use 29 CFR 1910.1001), Potential carcinogen
Health Factors
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Talc (CoieammgVsbestos)
IARC: Group 1, carcinogenic to humans HEALTH EFFECTS: Lung cancer (HE1)
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
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