Product ID:BOSS 440 COMPOUND
MSDS Date:06/13/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00N041572
MSDS Number: BSHDL

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Cage: 58149

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Cage: 58149

SILICA GEL; (SILICA, AMORPHOUS)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

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 CONTACT MAY CAUSE TEMP
DISCOMFORT W/MILD REDNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN. SKIN:SINGLE PROLNGD
EXPOS (24-48 HRS) CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFT. INHAL:NO IRRIT TO
EYES & RESP PASSAGES. NO INJURY I S LIKELY FROM RELATIVELY SHORT
EXPOS OF< 8 HRS. INGEST:SML AMTS TRANSFERRED TO MOUTH BY FINGERS
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:DURING USE, ETC, SHOULD NOT INJURE. SWALLOWING
LGE AMTS MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT. NO INJURY FROM SILICA
DUSTS SHOULD OCCUR DURING REASONABLE USE. IF USE CREATES RESPIRABLE
PARTICLES SOME RESP SY S INJURY MAY OCCUR. THESE PRODUCTS AS WITH
ANY CHEMS, MAY ENHANCE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS 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:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WIPE
OFF AND FLUSH WITH WATER.

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 & EQUIP LISTED ARE FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE
HANDLING. USE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, OR AEROSOL/SPRAY
APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDED PRECAUTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE 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 AND END OF SHIFT IS
ADEQUATE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Vapor Pres:<5 @ 77F
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 REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, &
TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

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

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