Product ID:BOSS 470 COMPOUND
MSDS Date:06/13/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00N041571
MSDS Number: BSHDK

Emergency Phone: 502-769-3385

Info Phone: 502-769-3385

Cage: 58149

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Cage: 58149

SILICA GEL; (SILICA, AMPRPHOUS)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 8%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:DIRECT CNTCT MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY
DISCOMFORT W/MILD REDNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN. SKIN:SINGLE
PROLONGED EXPOSURE (24-48 HRS) CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFT.
INHAL:NO IRRIT TO EYES & RESP PASSAGES. NO INJURY IS LIKELY FROM
RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOS OF <8 HRS. ORAL:SML AMTS TRANSFERRED TO
MOUTH BY FINGERS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZ:DURING USE, ETC, SHOULD NOT INJURE.
SWALLOWING LGE AMTS MAY CAUSE DIGEST DISCOMFORT. NO INJURY FROM
SILICA DUSTS SHOULD OCCUR DURING REASONABLE USE. IF USE CREATES
RESPIRABLE PARTICLES SOME RESP SYS INJURY MAY OCCUR. THESE PRODSAS
W/ANY CHEMS, MAY ENHANCE ALLERGIC CONDTNS IN CERTAIN PEOPLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WE DO NOT KNOW OF ANY MEDICAL
CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES.
SKIN: WIPE OFF AND FLUSH W/WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) (FR N).
INGEST: CALL M D IMMEDIATELY .

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PRODUCT AND USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO
TAKE CARE OF ANY OIL-LIKE RESIDUES. WEAR PROT EQUIP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION.
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONS & EQUIPMENT LISTED ARE FOR ROOM
TEMPERATURE HANDLING. USE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES OR AEROSOL/SPRAY
APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDED PRECAUTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPRPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. MECHANICAL (GEN):
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AS A MINIMUM.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME & END OF SHIFT IS ADEQUATE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Vapor Pres:<5 @77 F
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:<0.1
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, PASTE-LIKE, WITH SOME COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5(WT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND
TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
CONCERNING HEALTH & POLLUTION SHOULD BE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE
APPROVAL DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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