Quartz cas no:14808-60-7
Synonyms: Quartz [Silica, crystalline];Quartz dust;Silica, crystalline quartz;Silica, crystalline, quartz;Silica, crystalline: quartz;Silicates (<1% crystalline silica):Graphite, natural;Quartz (SiO2);Silica, crystalline - quartz;
NameQuartz
CAS14808-60-7
SynonymsQuartz [Silica, crystalline];Quartz dust;Silica, crystalline quartz;Silica, crystalline, quartz;Silica, crystalline: quartz;Silicates (<1% crystalline silica):Graphite, natural;Quartz (SiO2);Silica, crystalline - quartz;
EINECS(EC#)215-684-8
Molecular FormulaO2Si
Molecular Weight60.09
Appearancegranular abrasive solid of varied colour
refractive indexn20/D 1.544(lit.)
storage tempStore in a dry area.
Hazard Xn: Harmful;
Risk R36/37/38
Safety
Hazard Codes of Silicon dioxide (CAS NO.14808-60-7):?
Xn
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-48/20?
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.?
R20:Harmful by inhalation.
Safety Statements: 26-24/25-22?
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.?
S22:Do not breathe dust.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: ZG6800000
HS Code: 25061000
Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, tumorigenic, and neoplastigenic data. Experimental poison by intratracheal and intravenous routes. An inhalation hazard. Human systemic effects by inhalation: cough, dyspnea, liver effects. Incompatible with OF2, vinyl acetate. See also SILICA, AMORPHOUS FUME; SILICA, AMORPHOUS FUMED; SILICA, AMORPHOUS HYDRATED; SILICA, CRYSTALLINE; SILICA, CRYSTALLINE–CRISTOBALITE; SILICA, CRYSTALLINE–TRIDYMITE; SILICA FLOUR; SILICA, FUSED; SILICA, GEL and AMORPHOUS–PRECIPITATED.
HS Code 25061000
| Organism |
Test Type |
Route |
Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) |
Effect |
Source |
| dog |
LDLo |
intravenous |
20mg/kg (20mg/kg) |
? |
Biochemical Journal. Vol. 27, Pg. 1007, 1933. |
| human |
LCLo |
inhalation |
300ug/m3/10Y- (0.3mg/m3) |
LIVER: OTHER CHANGES |
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Vol. 271, Pg. 324, 1976. |
| human |
TCLo |
inhalation |
16mppcf/8H/17 (16mppcf) |
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: "FIBROSIS, FOCAL (PNEUMOCONIOSIS)"
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: COUGH
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA |
National Technical Information Service. Vol. PB246-697, |
| mouse |
LD |
intratracheal |
> 20mg/kg (20mg/kg) |
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES |
American Review of Respiratory Disease. Vol. 141(Suppl), Pg. A3-A937, 1990. |
| mouse |
LDLo |
intravenous |
40mg/kg (40mg/kg) |
? |
Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Vol. 1, Pg. 241, 1940. |
| rat |
LDLo |
intratracheal |
200mg/kg (200mg/kg) |
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: "FIBROSIS, FOCAL (PNEUMOCONIOSIS)" |
British Journal of Industrial Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 9, 1953. |
| rat |
LDLo |
intravenous |
90mg/kg (90mg/kg) |
? |
Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Vol. 57, Pg. 509, 1976. |
