BGQSB - INDICATING SILICA GEL
- MSDS: BGQSB
- Manufacturer: MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC
- Product Name: INDICATING SILICA GEL
- National Stock Number: 6850-01-214-3682
Product Identification
Product ID:INDICATING SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-214-3682
MSDS Number: BGQSB
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 GEL (S1O2) TLV AS TOTAL/RESPIRABLE DUST.
Fraction By Weight: 99.5%
OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 10MG/CUM,5MG/CUM(T&R
COBALT CHLORIDE
CAS: 7646-79-9
RTECS: GF9800000
Fraction By Weight: 0.5%
OSHA PEL 0.1MG/CUM AS (CO)
ACGIH TLV: 0.05MG/CUM AS (CO)
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:MAY CAUSE EYE,SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, IRRITATION OF REPIRATORY
TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYING EFFECT ON SKIN, DISCOMFORT, COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMATIC.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INGESTION:DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP
IMMEDIATELY .
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND PLACE IN CLOSED BAGS.
MATL MAY BE WETTED W/WATER TO MINIMIZE DUSTING. WEAR DUST MASK,
GOGGLES, GLOVES WHEN DEALING W/SPILLAGE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PRESERVE
DESICCANT PROPERTIES
Other Precautions:PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISORDERS SHOULD NOT HANDLE
COBALT COMPOUNDS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHST & MECH IF AVAILABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS 20 JULY 87.COBALT COMPOUNDS ARE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS.PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM CASE SHOULD PREVENT CONTACT WHEN INTACT.CONCENTRATION IS
LOW AND SILICA TLV WILL BE REACHED BEFORE COBALT TLV.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBEL
Appearance and Odor:BLUE, DRY GRANULES, BEADS, POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:00
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PRESERVE DESICCANT PROPERTIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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