NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Kaolin 1332-58-7 GF1670500 N.D.. Physical description: White to yellowish or grayish powder. [Note: When moistened, darkens & develops a clay-like odor.]
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗Dust entry
Kaolin 1332-58-7 GF1670500 N.D.
White to yellowish or grayish powder. [Note: When moistened, darkens & develops a clay-like odor.]
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
Chronic pulm fib, stomach granuloma Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Resp sys, stomach
Evidence
Controls
- follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
- use exposure monitoring
- use engineering and work-practice controls
- use appropriate respiratory protection