Aluminum silicate, anhydrous
Agent Name
Aluminum silicate, anhydrous
CAS Number
22708-90-3
Formula
Al.1/2H6-O7-Si2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Anhydrous aluminum silicate; Dialuminium silicate; Silicic acid (H6Si2O7), aluminum salt (1:2); [ChemIDplus] Aluminum silicate particles; [Thermo Scientific MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Thermo Scientific MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Thermo Scientific MSDS] See "Aluminum silicate.", "Kaolin.", and "Bentonite."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, respirable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction)
MAK
4 mg/m3, (inhalable fraction), 1.5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)
Explanatory Notes
TLV, PEL, and MAK values for aluminum metal and insoluble compounds;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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