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Material Safety Data SheetSilica Gel Chromatography Grades
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company/undertakingCommon Name: Silica Gel,Chemical Name: Silica Gel, Silicon DioxideCAS No: 63231-67-4Product Use: Chromatography AdsorbentSupplier/Manufacturer: Swambe Chemicals
305-306, Prayosha Complex, Chhani Jakat Naka,Vadodara-390024, Gujarat, India.Tel: +91-98-240-50661Fax: +91-265-2761141E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency telephone number: 1800-233-2677
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards IdentificationColor: white to Off WhiteForm: PowderOdor: NoneFlash Point, ºC: Not Applicable
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include dryness,sore throat and wheezing.
Ingestion: No adverse health effects are expected.Skin Contact: May cause dryness and mechanical irritation.Eye Contact: Large amounts of dust may cause irritation.
Carcinogenicity:
Chronic Health: Silica Gel does not produce silicosisHazards
Aggravated Medical: No information found.Conditions
4. First Aid MeasuresInhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if necessary.Ingestion: If large quantities are ingested, seek medical adviceSkin Contact: Flush skin with water. If irritation persists seek medical attentionEye Contact: Flush Eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
% by weight CAS No. Occupational Exposure LimitsSiO2 90-99 63231-674 ACGIH TLVS*Na2O 0.01-0.2 1313-59-4 Total fraction - 10mg/m3(TWA)*Al2O3 0.01-0.2 1344-28-1 Respirable fraction - 5mg/m3 (TWA)Loss on Ignition (water) 3-10*Expressed as oxide equipment
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5. Fire Fighting MeasuresFlash Point, º C: Not ApplicableAuto ignition Temperature º C: Not DeterminedLower Explosive Limit, %: Not Determined
Upper Explosive Limit, %: Not DeterminedExtinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.Fire Fighting Procedures: Positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective clothing.Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not a fire or explosion hazard.
6. Accidental Release MeasuresSpill Procedures:Contain spillage. Scoop or vacuum into a container for reclamation or
disposal. Avoid dusting. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust.
7. Handling and StorageKeep container closed.Store in cool, dry location.Avoid Generating or breathing dust.Use only with adequate ventilation.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ingredient Weight % inProduct
OSHA PEL: ACGIH TLV:
Silica Gel 99-100% 80 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses. Wear suitable gloves
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator as necessary toprotectfrom dust.
Ventilation: General ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended
9. Physical and Chemical PropertiesForm: PowderColor: white to Off WhiteOdor: NoneSpecific gravity: 2.1Solubility (water): NegligiblepH: 4-8 (5% slurry)Melting Point: > 1700 °CBoiling Point: 2230 ºC
10. Stability and ReactivityStability Data: StableConditions/Hazards to avoid: None anticipatedIncompatibility: Strong acids, strong bases and oxidizers. Fluoride compounds.Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of carbon and silicon may be formed when heated toProducts decomposition temperature.Polymerization: None anticipatedPolymerization-Avoid: None anticipated
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11. Toxicological InformationNo toxicological data is available
12. Ecological InformationNo Data available
13. Disposal ConsiderationsUS EPA Waste Number: Not regulatedDisposal of Waste Method: Federal, state and local disposal laws will determine the proper waste
disposal procedure.
14. Transport InformationInternational Transport Regulations:UN/PIN Number: Not Regulated
US Transportation Regulations:DOT Classification: Not Regulated
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG):TDG Classification: Not Regulated.
15. Regulatory InformationThis product or its' ingredients are listed on or compliant with the TSCA Inventory
16. Other InformationNFPA ClassificationHealth: 1Flammability: 0Instability: 0Special Hazards:
This information is based upon technical information believed to be reliable. It is subject torevision as additional knowledge and experience is gained.
