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Diatomaceous earth (natural respirable dust)

CAS number
61790-53-2
Also known as
Diatomaceous silica · Diatomite

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 1.2 mg/m³

Sampling methods

Our data hold no sampling method for this substance.

Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.

Source: SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)