International Chemical Safety Cards

PERLITE ICSC: 1141

PERLITE
CAS # 93763-70-3
RTECS # SD5254000
ICSC # 1141
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


INHALATION
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.

EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


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ICSC: 1141 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:
WHITE TO GRAY POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1995-1996).


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

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point: >1093°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2-2.4 (crude); 0.05-0.3 (expanded)		 Solubility in water: poor
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
This card applies to perlite with <1% crystalline silica. Expanded (high temperature treated) perlite is a fluffy particulate. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. If perlite contains more than 1% crystalline silica then also consult ICSC # 0808.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1141 PERLITE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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