Dust entry

(as respirable dust) SiO2 14808-60-7 VV7330000

Colorless, odorless solid. [Note: A component of many mineral dusts.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 60.1 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 4046°F Skin: N.R. NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. 0.5 mg/m3: 95XQ Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. 1.25 mg/m3: PaprHie/Sa:Cf IP: NA Remove: N.R. 2.5 mg/m3: 10

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Cough, dysp, wheez; decr pulm func, progressive resp Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Eyes, resp sys [in animals: lung cancer]

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: (as respirable dust) SiO2 14808-60-7 VV7330000. Physical description: Colorless, odorless solid. [Note: A component of many mineral dusts.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 60.1 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 4046°F Skin: N.R. NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. 0.5 mg/m3: 95XQ Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. 1.25 mg/m3: PaprHie/Sa:Cf IP: NA Remove: N.R. 2.5 mg/m3: 10

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection