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Silica

CAS 7631-86-9 · O2Si
Hazard class
Danger — Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
Pictograms
Irritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H320 Causes eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
PigmentFillerCBICatalystViscosity modifiersProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 6 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 20 mppcf [(80 mg/m3)/%SiO2]
IDLH 3000 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
SILICON DIOXIDE · Silica · Dioxosilane · 7631-86-9 · Silicic anhydride · Diatomaceous silica · Wessalon · Zorbax sil
Molecular weight
60.084 g/mol
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Data source
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