BJZCH - SILICA GEL
- MSDS: BJZCH
- Manufacturer: MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC
- Product Name: SILICA GEL
- National Stock Number: 6850-00-680-2234
Product Identification
Product ID:SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:05/10/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-680-2234
MSDS Number: BJZCH
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, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL
CAS: 7699-41-4
RTECS: VV8850000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE , SKIN AN MUCOUS
MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYING AND DISCOMFORT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMATIC
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT GIVE EPINEPHRINE OR SIMILAR DRUGS. EYE: FLUSH
WITH WATER . SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. IF IRRITATIONPRESISTS, GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. ORAL: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING AS THE HAZARD OF ASPIRATING INTO THE LUNGS IS TOO
GREAT.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE; USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM,
OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP AND VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL. USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CLEAN, COOL, DRY AND
WELL-VENTILATED AREA OF LOW FIRE RISK. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND KEEP CLOSED.
Other Precautions:COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID BLOWING DUST.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATELY VENTED WORK
SITUATIONS. USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL OR TLV.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IF THERE IS REPEATED
OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CLOTHING PROMPTLY UPON
CONTAMINATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN .
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/CLEAR,DRY GRANULES,BEADS,POWDER
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. REMOVE TO A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
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