NAME: Silica (Quartz, Total)
SYNONYM(s):
Silica (Quartz, non-respirable) prior to 4/22/92
IMIS: S103
CAS: 14808-60-7
DESCRIPTION:
Solid.
Exposure Limits
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARDS:
250 mppcf (Calculated from formula %SiO4+5) (Mineral Dusts Table)
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT:
0.05 mg/m3 TWA; Potential carcinogen
Health Factors
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Pneumoconiosis (HE10)
Monitoring
SLC1:
See Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) .
REF:
11
NOTE:
Lab does not recommend taking non-respirable (total) quartz air samples. Total quartz sample results are reported only semi-quantitatively.
WIPE:
No
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