| Agent Name | Calcium aluminate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 12042-78-3 |
| Formula | Al-O3.3/2Ca |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Aluminate (AlO33-), calcium (2:3); Aluminum calcium oxide (Al2Ca3O6); Dialuminium tricalcium hexaoxide; [ChemIDplus] HYSAFE 310; [J.M. Huber MSDS] |
| Category | Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
| Description | White solid; [HSDB] White odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [J.M. Huber MSDS] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in cements; The fused form (a glass) can be used for infrared transmission and detection; [HSDB] |
| Comments | May cause mechanical eye irritation; [J.M. Huber MSDS] See "Aluminum." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 1 mg/m3, respirable fraction |
| PEL (OSHA) | 15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction) |
| MAK | 4 mg/m3(inhalable fraction), 1.5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction) |
| Explanatory Notes | TLV, PEL, and MAK values for aluminum metal and insoluble compounds; |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Calcium aluminate
CAS Number
12042-78-3
Formula
Al-O3.3/2Ca
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminate (AlO33-), calcium (2:3); Aluminum calcium oxide (Al2Ca3O6); Dialuminium tricalcium hexaoxide; [ChemIDplus] HYSAFE 310; [J.M. Huber MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [HSDB] White odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [J.M. Huber MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in cements; The fused form (a glass) can be used for infrared transmission and detection; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause mechanical eye irritation; [J.M. Huber MSDS] See "Aluminum."
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, respirable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction)
MAK
4 mg/m3(inhalable fraction), 1.5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)
Explanatory Notes
TLV, PEL, and MAK values for aluminum metal and insoluble compounds;
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap