Chemical Sampling Information
Kaolin (Respirable Fraction)
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General Description

NAME: Kaolin (Respirable Fraction)

IMIS: K100

CAS: 1332-58-7

DESCRIPTION:

A mineral dust formed by weathering of aluminum silicates, particularly feldspar. It is a component of clay.



Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: See Dust (Respirable Nuisance) or Dust, Total

ACGIH TLV: 2 mg/m3 TWA; The value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica. (Respirable fraction); Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Nuisance particulates accumulation in lungs (Kaolinosis) (HE19)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

See Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)
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Revision Date: 01/11/1999
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