Product ID:SILICA GEL B06
MSDS Date:01/01/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-225-8015
MSDS Number: BJDPM

Emergency Phone: 301-659-9058, 301-874-2009

Info Phone: 301-659-9000

Cage: 1BX64

Telephone: 410-659-9000

Cage: 16210

SILICA GEL

CAS: 63231-67-4

RTECS: VV7322000

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORL)>31600MG/KG(RAT);DRML>2000(RBT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.THE DRYING ACTION CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AND
IRRITATION OF THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS.IF IRRITATION OCCURS
AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER.INGEST:MA TERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH BODY NORMALLY.INHAL:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP OR FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED TO PROTECT
QUALITY.WHEN POURING INTO A CONTR OF FLAMMABLE LIQ,GROUND BOTH
CONTRS ELECTRICALLY TO PREVENT A STATIC ELECTRIC SPARK.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, USE OF AN APPROVED
NIOSH/MSHA DUST MASK IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEEVES W/TIGHT-FITTING WRISTLETS
IF ITS USE REQUIRES MANUAL HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:3.5-8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DRY WHITE GRANULES, BEADS OR POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDANCE TO
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING OF DUST.

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