Product ID:GRANULAR SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:04/24/1986
FSC:4440
NIIN:00-142-1007
MSDS Number: BVGGY

Emergency Phone: 301-659-9000;301-874-2009

Info Phone: 301-659-9000;301-659-9058

Cage: 16210

Telephone: 410-659-9000

Cage: 16210

SILICA GEL

CAS: 63231-67-4

RTECS: VV7322000

OSHA PEL 80 MG/M3 / % SIO2

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MATERIAL IS NON-HAZARDOUS. IF
CARTRIDGE IS BROKEN, IT MAY PRESENT NUISANCE DUST HAZARD. THE
DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCUS
MEMBERANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT, IRRITATI ON OF SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INGESTION:MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH BODY NORMALLY. DRINK
1-2 GLAS SES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOLLOW USUAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:HANDLING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO KEEP
AIRBORNE DUST TO MINIMUM. UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS WEAR DUST MASK.
SHOVEL UP OR SWEEP INTO BAGS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. VACUUM RESIDUE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE DESIGNED
TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST TO MINIMUM FOR WORKER COMFORT. KEEP TIGHTLY
CLOSED TO PROTECT QUALITY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CREATE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR DUST IN CONFINED SPACES, OR
WEAR DUST MASK WHEN HANDLING BROKEN CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:GENERAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT CREAT DUST. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS HERMETICALLY SEALED IN A CARTRIDGE.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:3.5-8.
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DRY WHITE GRANULES, ODORLESS. PH IN 5% SLURRY
3.5-8.0 DEPENDING ON GRADE.

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE LISTED

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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