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Identification

Name:
Quartz (SiO2)
Synonyms:
  • silica cristalina
  • silica cristalina (inhalada en forma de cuarzo o cristobalita de fuentes ocupacionales)
  • cuarzo
  • silice
  • silice cristalina
  • dióxido de silicio
  • sílice
CAS:
14808-60-7
EC/EINECS:
238-878-4
Molecular Formula:
SiO2
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0808
Uses:
paint pesticide molding sand polisher

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
GRUPO 1
IARC Volume
68, 100C; 2012
IARC Notes
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As per other sources

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Category
CP
Source
CP65
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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 1
IARC Volume
68, 100C; 2012
IARC Notes
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Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

Category
CP
Source
CP65
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
Level
1
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

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Authorized Pesticide ?

Active substances approved for use in plant protection products (agricultural pesticides) in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Includes herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and other crop protection agents with current European-level approval.

Source
Real Decreto 2163/1994
Renewal deadline
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