SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 288624 SILICA GEL/70-230 MESH/60 ANGSTROM ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6810 MSDS Date: 02/01/1996 MSDS Num: CFGDS LIIN: 00F053967 Product ID: 288624 SILICA GEL/70-230 MESH/60 ANGSTROM MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 60928 Name: ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box: 355 City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 63181 Name: FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 112926-00-8 RTECS #: VV7315000 Name: SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL, SYNTHETIC CRYSTALLINE-FREE SILICA GEL *97-2* ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED, INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions 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. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= 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. Waste Disposal Methods: BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR DISPOSAL, IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. 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. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: NONCOMBUSTIBLE. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= 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. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Appearance and Odor: WHITE POWDER ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: MOISTURE. Materials To Avoid: STRONG ACIDS, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: 288624 SILICA GEL/70-230 MESH/60 ANGSTROM Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED, INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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