Product ID:INDICATING SILICA GEL,BLUEGEL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-543-7187
MSDS Number: BFDPQ

ZEOCHEM

LOUISVILLE, KY 40232
US

Emergency Phone: 502-634-8384

Info Phone: 502-634-7600

Cage: 3U848

ZEOCHEM

35940 LOUISVILLE, KY 40232 US

Telephone: 502-634-8384

Cage: 3U848

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL

CAS: 7699-41-4

RTECS: VV8850000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

COBALT CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-79-9

RTECS: GF9800000

SODIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7757-82-6

RTECS: WE1650000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. CONJUNCTIVITIS, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT LUNG
DAMAGE. INGESTION MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL DISORDERS. CHRONIC:
DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. INHALATION:
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: STOMACH UPSET,
INTESTINAL DISORDER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY. INGES TION: GIVE EMETICS TO CAUSE VOMITING. STOMACH
SIPHON MAY ALSO BE APPLIED. AVOID MILK AND FATTY ACIDS. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME BY REACTION WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
FOR MASSIVE FIRE, FIGHT WITH UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. WEAR DUST RESPIRATOR AND
SAFETY GLASSES. VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF CLEAN-UP ARE
PREFERRED. PLACE IN APPROPIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL KEEPING
AIRBORNE PARTICULATES AT A MINIMU M.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE NOTED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH CARTRIDGE FOR DUST/FUMES IN ENCLOSED PLACES OR
WHERE EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2900F,>159
Spec Gravity:>0.64
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GRANULES (SATURATED WITH PINK WATER).
ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES. STABLE UNDER
NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES IN SEALED CONTAINERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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