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Dri-die; silica flour; silica powder; Silex; poudre de silice (Fr.); pó de sílica (Port.); Siliziumdioxidpulver (Deut.) | Dri-die; silica flour; silica powder; Silex; poudre de silice (Fr.); pó de sílica (Port.); Siliziumdioxidpulver (Deut.) | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Toxic by inhalation causing silicosis | + | * Toxic by inhalation causing silicosis |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 709 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 709 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:48, 31 May 2022
Description
A finely ground powder of Quartz (crystalline Silica). Silica dust is made by grinding sand. It used as a component in paints, plastics, porcelain, scouring soaps, sandpaper and wood fillers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Dri-die; silica flour; silica powder; Silex; poudre de silice (Fr.); pó de sílica (Port.); Siliziumdioxidpulver (Deut.)
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation causing silicosis
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 709