Product ID:PROTEK-SORB
MSDS Date:12/01/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-543-7187
MSDS Number: BVPZB

W R GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION

10 E BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1630
US

Emergency Phone: 301-659-9058;301-874-2009

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

Preparer: J.H. CONVEY

Cage: 16210

W R GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION

2117 BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1630 US

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

CARBON BLACK OR ACTIVATED CARBON

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9394

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THE DRYING ACTION OF THIS
MATERIAL CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE
AND THROAT AND IRRITATION OF SKIN. CHRONIC: SAME AS ACUTE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED- SORE THROAT, SNEEZING, WHEEZING,
COUGHING. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER, LIFT LIDS
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING LIDS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
OCCURS & PERSISTS. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGEST ED-MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH THE BODY NORMALLY.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING
POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP OR FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP SEALED TIGHTLY TO PROTECT
QUALITY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
CARTRIDGE. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON
Eye Protection:GOGGLES IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BAGS/PACKETS & CLOSURES CONTAINING WHITE
GRANULAR/BEADED SILICA GEL/BLACK CARBO

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
AVOID CONTACT WITH HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING OF DUST.

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