Home Page
                                                        

Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 19960, 19961 Bulk Desiccant

Issue Date (03-09-07)

Review Date (05-14-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Bulk Desiccant

Synonym: Silica Gel Beads, Indicating Silica, amorphous: Silica precipitated and Gel

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)

%

OSHA
PEL

mg/m3

ACGIH 
TLV mg/m3

NTP

IARC

OSHA
regulated

Silica, amorphous

(63231-67-4)

>97

NE

10*

No

No

No

Cobalt chloride (7646-79-9)

<3

NE

0.02**

2B

2B

No

*Silica gel, precipitated, crystalline free, hydrated form

**Inorganic Cobalt compounds

Note: Cobalt chloride: RTECS = 1985-86

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Blue (Dry)  or pink beads (exposed to moisture)

Immediate effects: ND

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: ND

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes: No hazard.

Skin: No hazard.

Ingestion: Believed to be not hazardous.

Inhalation: NA

Chronic Exposure: Unknown.

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: Cobalt chloride (7646-79-9).

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: If splashed into eyes, open eyelids and rinse with plenty of water to remove dust.

Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water.
Inhalation: NA

Ingestion: Give plenty of water.

Note to physician

Treatment: The beads are impregnated with cobalt chloride (0.5% p.w.), therefore, induce vomiting if victim has swallowed large quantities.

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Non-flammable
Flammable Limits: NA

Auto-ignition point: NA
Fire Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When handling near flammable gases or vapors, take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Hazardous combustion products: ND

DOT Class: Not regulated

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Collect material by an appropriate technique.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep container tightly closed and store in a dry place. When handling near flammable gases and vapors, take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage temperature: ND

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Natural ventilation to keep below TLV/TWA (for amorphous silica dust).

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: Use a NIOSH approved dust mask if excessive dust is present.

Protective gloves: Working gloves.
Skin protection: Working clothes
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Blue or pink beads

Odor (threshold): Odorless

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): NA

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA

Vapor Density (air=1): NA

Bulk Density: 800 kg/m3

Percent Volatile by volume: NA

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): NA

Boiling Point: NA

Freezing point / melting point: >1000 °C
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Molecular Weight: ND

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: ND

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): NA
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NA
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: Cobalt Chloride (7646-79-9): (Oral, Rat): LD50 = 766 mg/kg.

Human experience: ND

This product does contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: NA

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: ND

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

IATA: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Domestic shipments only:

IMO: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Marine Pollutant: None

Canadian TDG: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: Yes

SARA Title III: Cobalt chloride (7646-79-9): Section 313.

RCRA: Not listed.

TSCA: Not listed.

CERCLA: NIF

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: This material does not contain compounds known to cause cancer in the State of California.

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: Materials in this product are listed in the WHMIS inventory.

Europe EINECS Numbers: Silica gel (7631-86-9) EINECS# 231-545-4. Cobalt chloride (7646-79-9) EINECS# 231-589-4.

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

HMIS® Hazard Rating: Health: 1; Fire: 0; Reactivity: 0
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

MSDS Form 0013F1 V2