BTKLZ - SILICA GEL
- MSDS: BTKLZ
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
- Product Name: SILICA GEL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00F035175
Product Identification
Product ID:SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:03/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F035175
MSDS Number: BTKLZ
Responsible Party
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2803
US
Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Cage: 1B464
Contractor
Telephone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Ingredients
SILICA GEL
CAS: 63231-67-4
RTECS: VV7322000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50>31600 MG/KG (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATERIAL CAN
CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT &
IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. SILICA GEL IS A SYNTHETIC AMORPHOUS SILICA
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH CRYS TALLINE SILICA.EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES
INDICATE LOW POTENTIAL FOR ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT TO NOSE, THROAT & SKIN. INHALATION
TOXICITY IS LOW.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISEASES
First Aid
First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING
UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS, IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INGEST:MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH BODY
NORMAL LY. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE; 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:NONE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST MASK. SWEEP UP OR VACUUM UP &
TRANSFER INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. KEEP DRY,
TIGHTLY SEALED TO PROTECT QUALITY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH DUST. AVOID SKIN & EYES CONTACT. WORK
IN GOOD VENTILATED AREA.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENTILATION TO
MAINTAINN
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PROLONGED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:2-7.4
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE, AMORPHOUS HYGROSCOPIC POWDER OR
GRANULES,PH OF AQ SOL2.3-7.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MFR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MFR
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING OF DUST.
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