Product ID:288624 SILICA GEL/70-230 MESH/60 ANGSTROM
MSDS Date:02/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F053967
MSDS Number: CFGDS

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

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Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 112926-00-8

RTECS: VV7315000

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED,
INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLESS,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP IS CO MPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT &
INHALATION. DON'T BREATHE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, SUITABLE
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR DISPOSAL,
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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