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ICSC 0014 - CHRYSOTILE Page 1 of3 International Labour Organization International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) fList of Chemicals! fRisk Notes! fRisk Phrases! fSafetv Phrasesl rDanqer Svmbolsl CHRYSOTILE Asbestos, chrysotile White asbestos Serpentine chrysotile CAS No: 12001-29-5 RTECS No: CI6478500 UN No: 2590 EC No: 650-013-00-6 Mg3Si2H406/Mg3(Si205)(0H)4 Molecular mass: 554 ICSC: 0014 March 1999 ! TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE FIRE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS Not combustible. EXPLOSION PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE 1 In case of fire in the su all extinguishing agent: EXPOSURE Inhalation Cough. Skin Eyes Ingestion PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! Breathing protection. Closed system and ventilation. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Fresh air, rest. Remove contaminated Rinse skin with plenty < shower. First rinse with plenty c several minutes (remo' lenses if easily possibli to a doctor. Rinse mouth. httoV/www ilo ors/oublic/enalish/Drotection/safework/cis/oroducts/icsc/dtasht/.../icsc0014 ht 9/22/2002 ICSC 0014 - CHRYSOTILE Page 2 of 3 SPILLAGE DISPOSAL Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Vacuum spilled material, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus). PACKAGING & LABELLING T Symbol R: 45-48/23 S: 53-45 Note: E UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: III EMERGENCY RESPONSE Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-913 Well closed. STORAGE IMPORTANT DATA Physical State; Appearance WHITE, GREY, GREEN OR YELLOWISH FIBROUS SOLID. Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Occupational exposure limits 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 determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnefication (4-mm objective) phase contrast elimination). MAK: class III A1 (1993) 0.6 fibres/cm3 EC OELs Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20 C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs, resulting in pulmonary fibrosis and mesothelioma. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Melting point (decomposes): see Notes Density: 2.2-2.6 g/cm3 Solubility in water: none ENVIRONMENTAL DATA NOTES The substance is heat resistant up to 500C and completely decomposed at temperatures of 1000 C. 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, Sylodex, Cassiar AK, Cassiar A 65, Fritmag, P 3 -50 and P 4-20 are trade names. Other CAS number: 132207-32-0. httD://www ilo ora/Dublic/enalish/Drotection safevvork/cis/Droducts/icsc/dtasht/ /icsc0014.ht 9/22/2002 ICSC 0014 - CHRYSOTILE Page 3 of 3 IPCS International Programme on Chemical Safety UNEP Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission IPCS 2000 LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information, Updated by AS. Approved by EC. Last update: 10.10.2000 For further information please contact the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre at Tel: +41.22.799.6740, Fax: +41.22.799.8516 or E-mail: cis@ilo.org CIS: [ laa | PROTECTION Home | SafeWork Home | CIS Home | Sitemap | Search | Databases ] [ ILO Home | ILO Sitemap | ILO Search | About the ILO | Contact 1 Copyright 1996-2002 International Labour Organization (ILO) - Disclaimer htto`//w\v\v Ho ora/public/enalish/Drotection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/ /icscOOM.ht 9/22/2002