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Silicon Carbide
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Key Data
Formula: SiC
CAS: 409-21-2
Other names: Carborundum
Appearance: Yellow - green - blue/black iridescent crystal
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Thermal decomposition: At 2830°C
Oxidation:
Softening Point:
Dustiness:
Composition/Impurities
Uses
Radioactivity
Exposure Routes
Skin and Eye Exposure
Skin Absorption
Inhalation
Ingestion
Toxicity
Acute
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Repeat Dose
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Genotoxicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Fire Hazard
Health and Safety Practice
Disposal
Regulatory Requirements
Dust Limits
| Regulator | 8hr TWA gm/m | 15min TWA gm/m | Notes |
| UK HSE | 10 | Inhalable dust | |
| UK HSE | 4 | Respirable dust | |
| USA NIOSH PEL | 15 | Inhalable dust | |
| USA NIOSH PEL | 5 | Respirable dust | |
| USA NIOSH REL | 10 | Inhalable dust | |
| USA NIOSH REL | 5 | Respirable dust |