Product ID:SILICA GEL,SIGEL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-036-9067
MSDS Number: BGGSX

Emergency Phone: 502-634-8384

Cage: 3U848

Telephone: 502-634-8384

Cage: 3U848

SILICON DIOXIDE;CAS#7631-86-9,TLV AS TOTAL DUST

RTECS: VV7320000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 30 MG/CUM

Effects of Overexposure:DRYING OF THE SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE
NOSE AND THROAT

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.

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL AND WASH AREA
OF SPILL WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.AVOID CONTAMINATION
WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE I,GRADE H UNDER MIL SPEC D-3716.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4045F
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID,ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:CALCINING MAY CONVERT GEL TO CRYSTALLINE
FORM OF SILICA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS

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