Product ID:INDICATING SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:05/10/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-989-0063
MSDS Number: BGCBC

MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC

960 BUSTI AT NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213-2101
US

Emergency Phone: 716-883-8900

Info Phone: 716-883-8900

Cage: 22627

MULTISORB TECHNOLOGIES INC

BUFFALO, NY 14224-1893 US

Telephone: 716-824-8900

Cage: 22627

SILICA GEL

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

COBALT CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-79-9

RTECS: GF9800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE.COBALT CHLORIDE CAN CAUSE
DERMATITIS,RESPIRATORY PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:PER MFR,IT HAS DRYING EFFECT ON SKIN;COCL*2 IS
KNOWN TO CAUSE ASTHMATIC EFFECTS AFTER PROLONG INHALE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.DRYING,DISCOMFORT AND ASTHMATIC.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE;USE ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;BRUSH UP OR
VACUUM AND PLACE IN A CLOSED BAG FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND AVOID BLOWING DUST.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT INHALE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID RAISING DUST.

HCC:V7
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE,DRY GRANULES,BEADS,POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE IN DRY PLACE. PRESERVE DESICCANT PROPERTIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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