BDQPK - SILICA GEL
- MSDS: BDQPK
- Manufacturer: MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC
- Product Name: SILICA GEL
- National Stock Number: 6850-00-264-6565
Product Identification
Product ID:SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:05/10/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-6565
MSDS Number: BDQPK
Responsible Party
BUFFALO, NY 14213-2101
US
Emergency Phone: 716-883-8900
Info Phone: 716-883-8900
Cage: 22627
Contractor
Telephone: 716-824-8900
Cage: 22627
Ingredients
SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL
CAS: 7699-41-4
RTECS: VV8850000
Fraction By Weight: UNK
OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYING,DISCOMFORT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMATIC
First Aid
First Aid:EYES-WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN-WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION-MATERIAL WILL PASS
THROUGH THE BODY NORMALLY. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
Fire Fighting
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP OR FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID BLOWING DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE KNOWN
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK OR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED (DUSTY) SITUATIONS.
Protective Gloves:LIGHT COTTON
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN,
EYES AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SILICA GEL IS A SYNTHETIC AMORPHOUS SILICA NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH
CRYSTALLINE SILICA. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES INDICATE LOW POTENTIAL
FOR ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. SILICA GEL IS CONSIDERED TO BE A NUISA
NCE DUST. IN THE ACTIVATED FORM, SILICAGEL ACTS AS A DESICCANT &
CAN CAUSE A DRYING IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/CLEAR, DRY GRANULES, BEADS, POWDER
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING DUST.
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