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EC/CAS
14807-96-6
Name of the chemical
Talc
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-03-27
Product name
Talc, Extra Fine Powder, Extra Pure, Ph Eur, BP, USP
Product Synonyms
Agalite
CAS No.
14807-96-6
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. (Powder.) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! CANCER HAZARD. CAN CAUSE CANCER. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Moderately irritating to eyes. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Inhalation Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenic effects : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated aggravated by over- exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated or exposure prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)
