Product ID:SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:08/17/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-950-4209
MSDS Number: BHFTT

ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA

17000 S VERNONT AVENUE
GARDENA, CA 90247-5832
US

Emergency Phone: 213-770-4558

Info Phone: 213-532-6086

Preparer: T.SKILLEN

Cage: 61134

ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA

GARDENA, CA 90247-5832 US

Telephone: 310-532-6086

Cage: 61134

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: >99.0%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT,REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
POSSIBLE.CHRONIC:SILICOSIS,LUNG DAMAGE,ASTHMA,EMPHASEMA
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.(ASTHMA,EMPHASEMA)

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE FLAMMABLE PRODUCT;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM,
DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS,EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2900F,1593C
Spec Gravity:4.8
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES,NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MGF
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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