quartz (SiO2)
mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide
Identification
| Name | quartz (SiO2) |
| IUPAC | dioxosilane |
| CAS Number | 14808-60-7 |
| EINECS | 238-878-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | Si O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.08370000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.598H |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | quartz (SiO2) |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | abrasives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-dog LDLo 20 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-human LCLo 300 ug/m3/10Y- |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | abrasives |
| Recommendation for quartz (SiO2) usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for quartz (SiO2) flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
crystallized silicon dioxide
dioxosilane
mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide
alpha-
quartz
sand, white quartz, -50+70 mesh, suitable for chromatography
silica crystalline quartz
silicates (<1% crystalline silica):graphite natural
tripoli
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