Product ID:SILICA GEL, 3405
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046377
MSDS Number: BTMRX

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SILICIC ACID; (SILICA GEL) (MFR CAS# 1343-98-2)

CAS: 7699-41-4

RTECS: VV8850000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: IRRITATION OF UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT, EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE,
PNEUMOCONIOSIS, SILICOSIS, CYANOSIS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP/I NGEST: NONE IDENTIFIED.
CHRONIC: LUNG DAMAGE, CONGESTION OF HEART, LIVER, KIDNEYS, &
SPLEEN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ALTER BLOOD COMPOSITION. TARGET
ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYS. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE
VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP.
IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYE: IMMED
FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE
DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDS TLV. @ CONC ABOVE 10 MG/M3, A NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F,2230C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2930F,1610C
Spec Gravity:2.10(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE(<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0@21C

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SILICON.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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