Product ID:AEROSIL 255 VS
MSDS Date:05/05/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00B040033
MSDS Number: BHTMM

Emergency Phone: 205-653-0632

Info Phone: 201-641-6100

Cage: DEGUS

Telephone: (201) 641-6100

Cage: DEGUS

SILICON DIOXIDE

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC-IF THE TLV OR PEL IS
EXCEEDED, THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS MAY BE MECHANICALLY
OVERCHARGED AND BECOME IRRITATED. CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY DERMATITIS CAUSED BY DEHYDR ATION AND REMOVAL OF SKIN
OILS. CONTACTWITH EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SNEEZING AND DRYNESS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES
(INHALATION). DRY CHAPPED SKIN (CONTACT). TEARING AND REDNESS OF
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISEASES (DERMATITIS), LUNG
DISEASES AND ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES-WASH WELL WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN-WASH WELL WITH WATER. IF
IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
RESPIRATORY: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION-NO KNOWN SPECIFIC
EFFECTS. CLOTHING-SHOULD BE WASHED. NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
NECESSARY.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:NO RESTRICTIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DEPOSIT IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID FORMATION OF DUST. GROUND
EQUIPMENT PROPERLY TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IS RECOMMENDED AND
REQUIRED WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS NEEDED TO REDUCE DUST. SPECIAL: N/A;
MECHANICAL(GENERAL):AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAM MAY BE USED TO PREVENT DRYNESS
AND IRRITATION OF SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:APPROX. 2.2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE FLUFFY POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
A CHEMICAL REACTION WITH STRONG BASES AND HYDROFLUORIC ACID IS
POSSIBLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS MATERIAL IS A NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AS PER
RCRA. THIS MATERIAL MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT A SANITARY OR INDUSTRIAL
LANDFILL.

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