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TLC FAQsAlphabetically - US Geographically Canadian WorldwideCapabilities Dry Powders Granulation Liquid Fills Lyophilization Tablets Request Form Tradeshows Search Analytics & Reagents Entire Site Product Literature MSDS CoA Adv Search/CAS# | Cross Reference Printable Version Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Product and Company Identification Product Namet.h.e ® Desiccant, Non-Indicating GradeProduct CodeDX0015 Manufacturer EMD Chemicals Inc. P.O. Box 70 480 Democrat Road Gibbstown, NJ 08027 Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was EM Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of EM Industries, Inc. Effective Date 6/20/2003 For More Information CallIn Case of Emergency Call 856-423-6300 Technical Service Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) 613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada) 24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week SynonymAmorphous silica gel Material UsesAnalytical reagent. Chemical FamilyInorganic silicate. Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients ComponentCAS #% by Weight SILICA GEL63231-67-4100 Section 3. Hazards Identification Physical State and AppearanceSolid. Emergency OverviewCAUTION! MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Routes of EntryInhalation. Ingestion. Potential Acute Health Effects EyesMay be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). SkinMay be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. InhalationMay be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). IngestionNo known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion. Potential Chronic Health Effects Carcinogenic EffectsThis material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye ContactCheck for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Skin ContactIn case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. InhalationIf inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. IngestionDo NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of the ProductNon-flammable. Auto-ignition TemperatureNot applicable. Flash PointsNot applicable. Flammable LimitsNot applicable. Products of CombustionNot available. Fire Hazards in Presence of Various SubstancesNot applicable. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various SubstancesRisks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No. Fire Fighting Media and InstructionsNot applicable. Protective Clothing (Fire)Not applicable. Special Remarks on Fire HazardsNot available. Special Remarks on Explosion HazardsNot available. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill and LeakUse appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Large Spill and LeakUse a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Spill Kit InformationNo specific spill kit required for this product. Section 7. Handling and Storage HandlingAvoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Do not ingest. StorageKeep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering ControlsUse process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Personal Protection EyesSplash goggles. BodyLab coat. RespiratoryDust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. HandsGloves. FeetNot applicable. Protective Clothing (Pictograms) Personal Protection in Case of a Large SpillSplash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Product NameExposure Limits SILICA GELNot available. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties OdorOdorless. ColorWhite. Physical State and AppearanceSolid. Molecular Weight60.09 g/mole Molecular FormulaSiO2 pHNot applicable. Boiling/Condensation PointNot available. Melting/Freezing PointNot available. Specific Gravity Not available. Vapor PressureNot available. Vapor DensityNot available. Odor ThresholdNot available. Evaporation RateNot available. LogKowNot available. SolubilityInsoluble in water. Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability and ReactivityThe product is stable. Conditions of InstabilityNot available. Incompatibility with Various SubstancesNot available. Rem/IncompatibilityNot available. Hazardous Decomposition ProductsNot available. Hazardous PolymerizationWill not occur. Section 11. Toxicological Information RTECS Number: Silica GelNot available. ToxicityLD50: Not available. LC50: Not available. Chronic Effects on HumansNot available. Acute Effects on HumansMay be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Synergetic Products (Toxicologically)Not available. IrritancyDraize Test: Not available. SensitizationNot available. Carcinogenic EffectsThis material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. Toxicity to Reproductive SystemNot available. Teratogenic EffectsNot available. Mutagenic EffectsNot available. Section 12. Ecological Information EcotoxicityNot available. BOD5 and CODNot available. Toxicity of the Products of BiodegradationThe product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Section 13. Disposal Considerations EPA Waste NumberNot available. TreatmentMaterial does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a listed waste, however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. Section 14. Transport Information DOT ClassificationProper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. RQ: Not applicable. TDG ClassificationNot available. IMO/IMDG ClassificationNot available. ICAO/IATA ClassificationNot available. Section 15. Regulatory Information U.S. Federal RegulationsTSCA 8(b) inventory: SILICA GEL SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found. SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found. SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found. SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found. Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. WHMIS (Canada)Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). CEPA DSL: SILICA GEL This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. International Regulations EINECSNot available. DSCL (EEC)R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. International ListsKorea (TCCL): SILICA GEL Philippines (RA6969): SILICA GEL China: No products were found. State RegulationsNo products were found. California prop. 65: No products were found. Section 16. Other Information National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) 0 Health0 0 Fire Hazard Reactivity Specific Hazard Changed Since Last Revision+ Notice to Reader The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. 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