Product ID:SILICA GEL-E TYPE
MSDS Date:10/08/1990
FSC:4440
NIIN:00-580-7293
MSDS Number: CHQJK

Emergency Phone: 502-634-8384/502-634-7600

Info Phone: 502-634-8384/502-634-7600

Cage: 3U848

Telephone: 502-634-8384

Cage: 3U848

SILICA GEL (SIO2.H2O, AMORPHOUS)

CAS: 63231-67-4

RTECS: VV7340000

Fraction By Weight: 95-100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CONTACT MAY RESULT IN
IRRITATION, BURNS, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: PROLONGED/REPEATED
CONTACT, IN ABSENCE OF PROPER HYGIENE, MAY CAUSE DRYNESS,
IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE BURNING TO THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND/OR PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE. INGESTION: DAMAGE
TO THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND/OR GI DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, BURNS, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN:
DRYNESS, IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: BURNING TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT, LUNG DAMAGE. INGESTION: THROAT AND ESOPHAGUS
DAMAGE, GI DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN AREA WITH
SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
GIVE CPR. KEEP V ICTIM WARM AND AT REST. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: IF LARGE AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN INGESTED,GIVE EMETICS TO
CAUSE VOMITING.STOMACH SIPHON MAY BE APPLIED.AVOID MILK/FATTY
ACIDS.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS THAT ARE EXOSED TO FLAMES WITH
WATER FROM THE SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. WITHDRAW IN CASE
OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME BY REACTION WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT AGAINST INHALATION OF DUSTS OR FUMES.
EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF CLEANUP
ARE PREFARRED. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL,
KEEPING AIRBORNE PARTICUL ATES AT A MINIMUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST AND PROLONGED
CONTACT WITH SKIN. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION AND BREATHING DUST MAY BE
HARMFUL.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:PROVIDE A NIOSH/MSHA JOINTLY APPROVED RESPIRATOR
IN THE ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURES
BELOW TLV AND PREVENTS SPOTS OF DUST ACCUMULATION OR RECYCLING.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING LONG
SLEEVES TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2900F,>159
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES OR BEADS. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<10

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMP/PRESS IN SEALED
CONTAINER. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE RISE IN TEMPERATURE WHICH MAY RESULT
IN A BURN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

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