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General Information
Revision date
2010-02-18
Product name
Ref. Mat. Kaolinite ZP
Product Synonyms
Hydrous Kaolin
CAS No.
1332-58-7
supplier name
Micromeritics Instrument Corp
Manufacturer Name
Englehard Corporation
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Micromeritics Instrument Corp
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview ����� HMIS H 1 White Powder, Odorless Flashpoint: Not applicable F 0 May cause mechanical irritation to eyes and skin. R 0 Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause lung damage. This product is not a fire or explosion hazard. PPE† †Sec. 8
Potential health effects
Ref. Mat. Kaolinite ZP Rev: D
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact may cause mechanical irritation if exposed to large amounts of dust. Skin contact may cause irritation. Inhalation may cause irritation to respiratory tract and lung damage if exposure is repeated or prolonged. Ingestion: No adverse effects expected. Carcinogenicity NTP No, IARC No, OSHA No
Health hazards
Prolonged inhalation of excessive levels of KAOLIN may cause a benign pneumoconiotic condition, not normally associated with a decrement in lung function. In cases of long term exposure to extremely high levels of dust, progressive fibrosis may occur with lung function impairment.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Asthmatic conditions may worsen from prolonged and continuous exposure to dust.
