Talc (containing no asbestos or quartz)

CAS 14807-96-6 H₂O₃Si.₃/₄Mg MW 379.2600 Danger

NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen

Health Hazard

Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

Code	Statement	Hazard Class
`H370`	Causes damage to organs	Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
`H372`	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure	Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

Code	Statement
`P260`	Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P264`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
`P270`	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
`P308+P316`	IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P319`	Get medical help if you feel unwell.
`P321`	Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
`P405`	Store locked up.
`P501`	Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL	20 mppcf
NIOSH IDLH	1000 mg-m3
Skin Notation	Yes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Odorless, white powder.

Vapor Pressure	0 mmHg (approx)
Specific Gravity	2.70-2.80

Target Organs

Lungs

lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis

Synonyms

non-fibrous talc; non-asbestiform talc

Data Sources

GHS Classification: PubChem CID 165411828
OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide

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