Product ID:DAVISON BLUE INDICATING GEL
MSDS Date:10/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-246-9068
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNYC

Emergency Phone: 410-659-9000

Info Phone: 410-659-9000

Preparer: JH CONVEY

Cage: LO389

Telephone: 410-659-9000

Cage: LO389

SILICA GEL

CAS: 63231-67-4

RTECS: VV7322000

OSHA PEL 80 MG/M3 / % SIO2

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

COBALT CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-79-9

RTECS: GF9800000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-31,000 MG/KG: DERMAL-2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COLBALT CHLORIDE CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS
AND IRRITATION OF NASAL PASSAGES AND LUNGS. SILICA GEL CAN, IN ITS
ACTIVATED FORM, CAN CAUSE DRYING OF THE SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES
OF THE NOSE AND THROAT IN CAS ES OF SEVERE EXPOSURE. CONSIDERED AN
OCCULAR IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE
AND THROAT AND IRRITATION OF THE SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION-M ATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH THE BODY NORMALLY.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED TO PROTECT
QUALITY.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, WEAR A PROPERLY
FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE IF PEL IS GREATER THAN OSHA 6 MG/M3 FOR SILICA GEL
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES WITH TIGHT-FITTING
WRISTLETS.
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES FOR DUST.IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT.
Other Protective Equipment:IF ITS USE REQUIRES MANUAL HANDLING, WEAR
LONG SLEVES CLOSEWEAVE COTTON SHIRT
Work Hygienic Practices:MINIMIZE BREATHING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN POURING INTO A CONTAINER OF FLAMMABLE LIQUID, GROUND BOTH
CONTAINERS ELECTRICALLY TO PREVENT A STATIC ELECTRIC SPARK.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:6.5-7.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE (GEL)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR BLUE GRANULES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH HF.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

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

Toxicological Information:NIOSH: SILICA GEL - ANIMAL TESTS CONDUCTED IN
1976-78. 18 MONTH EXPOSURE AT 15 MG/M3 SHOWED SILICA DEPOSITION IN
RESPIRATORY MARCOPHAGES AND LYMPH NODES, MINIMUM LUNG FUNCTION
IMPAIRMENT AND NO SILICO SIS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NOT KNOWN TO HAVE ANY ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON THE AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT. THE SILICA BASE IN INSOLUBLE AND NONTOXIC. COBALT
CHLORIDE MAY LEACH AWAY IF CONTACTED WITH WATER.

Transport Information:NOT CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO TOXIC CHEMICALS IN
EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE DE MINIMIS CONCENTRATION AS SPECIFIED
UNDER SECTION 313 OF TITLE III SARA.
Federal Regulatory Information:USDA: NOT APPLICABLE. FDA: NOT A FOOD
GRADE PRODUCT. FOR FOOD OR PHARMACEUTICAL USE, FP GRADE OF SYLOID
SHOULD BE SPECIFIED.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.