| Agent Name |
Magnesite |
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| Alternative Name |
Magnesium carbonate |
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| CAS Number |
546-93-0 |
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| Formula |
C-O3.Mg |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Apolda; C.I. 77713; CI 77713; Carbonate magnesium; Carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1); DCI light magnesium carbonate; Destab;GP 20 (carbonate); Gold Star (carbonate); Hydromagnesite; Kimboshi; MA 70 (carbonate); Magfy; Magmaster; Magnesite; Magnesium carbonate; Magnesium carbonate (1:1); Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3); Magnesium(II) carbonate (1:1); Stan-mag magnesium carbonate; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
White, odorless, crystalline powder; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Magnesium carbonate is added to table salt, and it is used as an antacid. [ACGIH] Used to make other compounds in the paint, ink, fireproofing, flooring, polishing, plastics, and rubber industries; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Documentation and TLV withdrawn in 2006 because of insufficient data; [ACGIH] "Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough"; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction) |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Adopted Documentation and TLVs were withdrawn in 2006 due to insufficient data. [ACGIH] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
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