International Chemical Safety Cards

CRISTOBALITE ICSC: 0809
CRISTOBALITE
Crystalline silica, cristobalite
Crystalline silicon dioxide, cristobalite
SiO2
Molecular mass: 60.1
CAS # 14464-46-1
RTECS # VV7325000
ICSC # 0809
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough.
    		Local exhaust or breathing protection.

  • SKIN



  • EYES

    		• Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

  • INGESTION



    • SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).


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    ICSC: 0809 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 0.05 mg/m3 (respirable dust) (ACGIH 1997).
    MAK: 0.15 mg/m3; (1996)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may have effects on the lungs , resulting in fibrosis (silicosis). This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 2230°C
    Melting point: 1713°C
    		 Relative density (water = 1): 2.3
    Solubility in water: none
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0809 CRISTOBALITE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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