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title: "Diatomaceous earth (natural respirable dust) (61790-53-2)"
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Hazard search

# Diatomaceous earth (natural respirable dust)

CAS number

61790-53-2

Also known as

Diatomaceous silica · Diatomite

## UK workplace exposure limits

| Limit | Value | Applies 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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html)