Clinoptilolite

Agent Name
Clinoptilolite
CAS Number
12173-10-3
Major Category
Mineral Dusts
Clinoptilolite formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1010A; Aquavital; Klinosorb; Minazel; [ChemIDplus] Filter-Ag Plus; Clinoptilolite Zeolite; Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, Aluminosilicate, Hydrated; [Clack MSDS]
Category
Other Mineral Dusts
Description
Off-white or green odorless granules; [Clack MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Clinoptilolite is a natural zeolite comprising a microporous arrangement of silica and alumina tetrahedra." [Wikipedia] Used for water filtration; [Clack MSDS]
Comments
Causes changes in leukocyte and erythrocyte counts and effects to plasma proteins not involving coagulation in 14-day intermittent oral studies of cows; [RTECS] In the zeolite family; Airborne dust particles are irritating and harmful by inhalation; May cause skin and eye irritation; [Clack MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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