Magnesium silicate hydrate
Agent Name
Magnesium silicate hydrate
CAS Number
1343-90-4
Formula
Mg2-O8-Si3.H2-O
Major Category
Mineral Dusts
Synonyms
Silicic acid, magnesium salt, hydrate; Magnesium silicate, hydrate; [ChemIDplus] BAROID OIL ABSORBENT; [Halliburton MSDS]
Category
Other Mineral Dusts
Description
Grey to tan odorless granules; [Halliburton MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a suspending agent; [Halliburton MSDS] Talc is composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes mild irritation in 3-day intermittent dermal studies of humans; [RTECS] Contains 2-6% crystalline silica; May cause eye and respiratory tract irritation; [Halliburton MSDS] See "Magnesium silicate." See "Talc (containing no asbestos)."
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