NAME: Talc (Containing asbestos)
SYNONYM(s):
Talc, Fibrous Tremolite (see Asbestos) prior to 9/1/89
IMIS: 9031
CAS: 14807-96-6
DESCRIPTION:
Solid
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
Cancer & Lung Disease Hazard (29 CFR 1910.1001)
. TWA 0.2 F/cc
. STEL 1.0 F/cc
. ACTION LEVEL 0.1 F/cc
ACGIH TLV:
Use Asbestos TLV - TWA; However, should not exceed 2 mg/m3 respirable
particulates. 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
NIOSH REL:
0.1 fiber / cc in 400 liter air sample (fibers > 5um long) 100 min TWA
; (use 29 CFR 1910.1001), Potential carcinogen
Health Factors
IARC:
Group 1, carcinogenic to humans
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Lung cancer (HE1)
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
See Asbestos
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