Dust entry

Asbestos Hydrated mineral silicates 1332-21-4 CI6475000 Ca [N.D.]

White or greenish (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite), or gray-green (amosite) fibrous, odorless solids. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: Varies (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: Prevent eye contact ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba

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

Asbestosis (chronic exposure): dysp, interstitial fib, restricted pulm Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Resp sys, eyes [lung cancer]

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Asbestos Hydrated mineral silicates 1332-21-4 CI6475000 Ca [N.D.]. Physical description: White or greenish (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite), or gray-green (amosite) fibrous, odorless solids. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: Varies (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: Prevent eye contact ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba

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