Material Safety Data Sheet Silica Gel Blue Self Indicating Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Silica gel blue indicating, 2-5 mm, pore diameter ca. 2 nm Product Grade : SQ Catalog Numbers: 27295, 27296, 27285, 27286 Synonyms: Diatomaceous Earth; Infusorial Earth Company Identification: Fisher Scientific Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd 403-404, B-wing, Delphi, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai (E), Mumbai 400076, INDIA. For information, call: 022 6680 3001/2, Call India Toll Free 1 800 209 7001 Emergency Number: 022-66803004/14 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 [International] For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 [International] Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 7631-86-9 Silica, amorphous 99+ 231-545-4 7791-13-1 Cobalt chloride, hexahydrate <1.0 unlisted Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 49 52/53 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning! May cause respiratory tract irritation. Moisture sensitive. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause lung damage. May cause cancer based on animal studies. Target Organs: Lungs. Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause digestive tract disturbances. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. Contains crystalline silica which may lead to respiratory abnormalities and silicosis. Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis). Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. Autoignition Temperature: Not available Flash Point: Not available Explosion Limits: Lower: N/A Explosion Limits: Upper: N/A NFPA Rating: health: 2; flammability: 0; instability: 0; Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection -------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- + Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Silica, amorphous none listed 6 mg/m3 TWA 3000 none listed mg/m3 IDLH -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Cobalt chloride, he 0.02 mg/m3 TWA none listed none listed xahydrate (as Co)(listed under Cobalt, inorganic compounds). +-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- OSHA Vacated PELs: Silica, amorphous: None listed Cobalt chloride, hexahydrate: None listed Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels. Exposure Limits Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. Physical State: Powder Color: blue Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Odor: None reported. ph: Not available Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @ 1732C Vapor Density: Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available Viscosity: Not available Boiling Point: 2230 deg C ( 4,046.00F) Freezing/Melting Point: 1610 deg C ( 2,930.00F) Decomposition Temperature: Not available Solubility in water: Negligible Specific Gravity/Density: 2.20g/cm Molecular Formula: SiO2 Molecular Weight: 60.08 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, strong oxidants. Incompatibilities with Other Materials Oxidizing agents, hydrofluoric acid. Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrofluoric acid, silicon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 7631-86-9: EU8655000 VV7565000 CAS# 7791-13-1: GG0200000 LD50/LC50: RTECS: CAS# 7631-86-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 25 mg/24h Mild; RTECS: CAS# 7791-13-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 766 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;. Carcinogenicity: Silica, amorphous - IARC: Group 3 (not classifiable) Cobalt chloride, hexahydrate - IARC: Group 2B carcinogen Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Other: No information available. Section 12 - Ecological Information
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Canada TDG Shipping Name: Not available Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Section 15 - Regulatory Information European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation. R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Safety Phrases: S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S 22 Do not breathe dust. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7631-86-9: 0 CAS# 7791-13-1: 2 Canada CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List Canadian WHMIS Classifications: D2B This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7791-13-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. US Federal TSCA CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. CAS# 7791-13-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form in on the Inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)). MSDS Creation Date: October 2013 Revision Date: October 2018 Section 16 - Additional Information The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.