Dust entry

Calcium silicate CaSiO3 1344-95-2 VV9150000 N.D.

White or cream-colored, free-flowing powder. [Note: The commercial product is prepared from diatomaceous earth & lime.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 116.2 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: 0.01% Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.G

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

Irrit eyes, skin, upper resp sys Skin: Soap washTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Fresh air

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Calcium silicate CaSiO3 1344-95-2 VV9150000 N.D.. Physical description: White or cream-colored, free-flowing powder. [Note: The commercial product is prepared from diatomaceous earth & lime.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 116.2 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: 0.01% Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.G

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