Perlite
RTECS #
SD5254000
CAS #
Updated
July 2011
Molecular Weight
N/R
Molecular Formula
N/R
Synonyms
Perlite (ACGIH:OSHA)
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral/mouse | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 12960 mg/kg | JTSCDR 10,83,1985 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 30 mppcf | DTLWS* 3,33,1973 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 10 mg/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 10 mg/m3, 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 10 mg/m3 (inhalable), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 10 mg/m3 (inspirable dust), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 10 mg/m3, JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 10 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 15 mg/m3, total dust | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 5 mg/m3, respirable fraction | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 15 mg/m3, total dust | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 5 mg/m3, respirable fraction | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 15 mg/m3, total dust | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 5 mg/m3, respirable fraction | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PERLITE, respirable fraction-air | 10H time-weighted average 5 mg/m3 | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PERLITE, total dust-air | 10H time-weighted average 10 mg/m3 | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health