| Common Name: | SG-37 BLUE INDICATING GEL |
| Manufacturer: | SPX FLOW INDUSTRIAL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 5/3/2016 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 5VD08 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
DESICCANT: SG-37, BLUE INDICATING GEL
REVISION DATE: 05/03/16
SUPERSEDES: 05/26/15
PRODUCT NAME: SG-37, BLUE INDICATING GEL
| 1. IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: SILICA GEL
TRADE NAME: SG-37 BLUE INDICATING GEL
APPLICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / THE MIXTURE:
ADSORBENT
DESICCANT
DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
SPX FLOW INDUSTRIAL
4647 S.W. 40TH AVENUE
OCALA, FLORIDA 34474-5799
USA
1-352-237-1220
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT: HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
1-352-237-1220 (MONDAY- FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST)
| 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
GHS CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION: (CATEGORY 1), H334
SKIN SENSITIZATION: (CATEGORY 1), H317
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: (CATEGORY 1B), H360
ACUTE AQUATIC TOXICITY: (CATEGORY 2), H401
CARCINOGENICITY: (CATEGORY 2), H351
CHRONIC AQUATIC TOXICITY: (CATEGORY 3), H412
LABEL ELEMENTS:
GHS LABEL ELEMENTS:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS: HEALTH HAZARD
SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
H317: MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
H334:
MAY CAUSE ALLERGY OR ASTHMA SYMPTOMS OR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES IF INHALED.
H351: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER.
H360: MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
H401: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
H420: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
P201: OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
P202:
DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD
P261: AVOID BREATHING DUST/FUME/GAS/MIST/VAPORS/SPRAY
P271: USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA
P272: CONTAMINATED WORK CLOTHING SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED OUT OF THE WORKPLACE
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE PROTECTION
P302 & P352:
IF ON SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SOAP
P304 & P341:
IF INHALED:
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST IN
POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING.
P308 & P313:
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ADVICE
P333 & P313:
IF SKIN IRRITATION OR RASH OCCURS: GET MEDICAL ADVICE
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATION(S)
GHS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM:
HEALTH RATING 5 - MINIMAL HAZARD
FLAMMABILITY RATING 5 - MINIMAL HAZARD
REACTIVITY RATING 5 - MINIMAL HAZARD
CONTACT RATING 4 - SLIGHT HAZARD
| 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION:
PRODUCT NAME: SILICA GEL
COMPONENT PRODUCT IDENTIFIER (CAS NO.) CONCENTRATION
SILICON DIOXIDE (SiO2) 7631-86-9 99.0%
COBALT CHLORIDE INDICATOR 7646-79-9 0.5% MAX
(CoCl2 <0.5%)
HAZARD DATA: NON-HAZARDOUS.
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
AFTER INHALATION:
MOVE THE PERSON TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. FOR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES OXYGEN
MAY BE REQUIRED. IF BREATHING STOPS, PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AFTER WASHING.
AFTER EYE CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR UP TO 15 MINUTES. REMOVE ANY CONTACT
LENSES AND OPEN EYES WIDE. CONTINUE FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES.
AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH THOROUGHLY AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
SYMPTOMS APPEAR.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOT ACUTE AND DELAYED:
THE MOST IMPORTANT KNOWN SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS ARE DESCRIBED IN THE
LABELLING (SEE SECTION 2) AND/OR SECTION 11.
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
THE PRODUCT IS NON-FLAMMABLE. USE FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCES OR MIXTURE:
FIRE HAZARDS: NONE KNOWN
EXPLOSION HAZARD: NOT APPLICABLE
ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS: NOT APPLICABLE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE
WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND PROPER RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. AVOID INHALATION
OF DUST.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT FURTHER LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE IF SAFE TO DO SO. DO NOT LET PRODUCT
ENTER DRAINS. DISCHARGE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT TO BE AVOIDED.
METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
USE VACUUM, SHOVEL, OR BROOM. AVOID FORMATION OF DUST. DAMPEN SPILLAGE
AREA WITH WATER IF NECESSARY. COMPLY WITH LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS
AFTER CLEAN UP.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
AVOID SPILLING, MAKING SKIN OR EYE CONTACT, OR DUST INHALATION. DO NOT EAT,
DRINK, OR SMOKE WHEN USING PRODUCT.
STORAGE:
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORE IN A COOL, DRY AND WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
SILICA GEL (SiO2) 7631-86-9:
OSHA PEL - (VACATED) TWA: 6 MG/M3
COBALT CHLORIDE 7646-79-9:
ACGIH TLV TWA: 0.02 MG/M3
ENGINEERED MEASURES:
USE 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. HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICES. WASH HANDS WHEN HANDLING.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: PROVIDE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT:
PROPER RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE
PRODUCT.
HAND PROTECTION:
GLOVES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE PRODUCT.
EYE PROTECTION:
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE-SHIELDS ARE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
HYGIENIC MEASURES:
WASH HANDS AT THE END OF THE WORK SHIFT AND PRIOR TO EATING, DRINKING, OR
SMOKE BREAKS.
PROCESS CONDITIONS: PROVIDE EYEWASH STATION.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE:
FORM: BEADS OR GRANULES
COLOR: BLUE - PINK
ODOR: ODORLESS
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: INSOLUBLE.
PH-VALUE: 4.0 - 8.0
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 1700 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
FLAMMABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VAPOR DENSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 2.1
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (N-OCTANOL/WATER): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MOLECULAR FORMULA: SiO2 - SILICON DIOXIDE
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 60.08
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
REACTIVITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
STABILITY:
PRODUCT IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDED USE.
HAZARDOUS REACTION: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
THIS PRODUCT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH POWERFUL, ALKALI METALS, STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
WATER CONTACT WITH PRODUCT, STEAM, OR WATER MIXTURES.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
ACUTE TOXICITY:
INHALATION:
DUST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OR LUNGS. MAY HAVE LONG TERM DUST
EFFECTS.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT IF SWALLOWED.
SKIN CONTACT: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
EYE CONTACT: MAY IRRITATE THE EYES.
ORAL LD50:
BASED ON ATE DATA, CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET, ATE >2,000 MG/KG
DERMAL LD50:
BASED ON ATE DATA, CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET, ATE >2,000 MG/KG
MIST LC50:
BASED ON ATE DATA, CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET, ATE >5 MG / L
IRRITATION: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
DEVELOPMENTAL AFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SENSITIZATION: MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION AND SKIN CONTACT.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NOTATION BELOW INDICATES WHETHER EACH AGENCY HAS LISTED THE INGREDIENTS AS
A CARCINOGEN.
SILICA GEL (SiO2) 7631-86-9:
IARC: (NOT LISTED)
NTP: (NOT LISTED)
ACGIH: (NOT LISTED)
OSHA: (NOT LISTED)
MEXICO: (NOT LISTED)
COBALT CHLORIDE 7646-79-9:
IARC: (2B-POSSIBLE)
NTP-OSHA: (NOT LISTED)
ACGIH: (A3-CONFIRMED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN WITH UNKNOWN RELEVANCE TO HUMANS)
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
DEVELOPMENTAL AFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
STOT (SINGLE EXPOSURE): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
STOT (REPEATED EXPOSURE): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
BIO-ACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB:
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
LC50, 96 HOURS FISH MG/L: >10,000
EC50, 48 HOURS, DAPHNIA MG/L: >10,000
CAN BE HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE - LONG TERM AFFECTS
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION | |
WASTE TREATMENT METHODS:
THE MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT (USA):
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY INTERNATIONAL REGULATION ON TRANSPORT OF
DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG, IATA, ADR, RID).
IMDG:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY INTERNATIONAL REGULATION ON TRANSPORT OF
DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG, IATA, ADR, RID).
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY INTERNATIONAL REGULATION ON TRANSPORT OF
DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG, IATA, ADR, RID).
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS:
SARA 302 COMPONENTS:
NO CHEMICALS IN THIS MATERIAL ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 302.
SARA 313:
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REPORTING LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY
SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313.
COBALT DICHLORIDE:
CAS NO.: 7646-79-9
REVISION DATE: 2009-07-17
SARA 311/312 HAZARDS: CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD.
MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS:
SILICA-AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED:
CAS NO.: 112926-00-8
REVISION DATE: 1993-04-24
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS:
SILICA-AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED:
CAS NO.: 112926-00-8
REVISION DATE: 1993-04-24
COBALT DICHLORIDE:
CAS NO.: 7646-79-9
REVISION DATE: 2009-07-17
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS:
SILICA-AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED:
CAS NO.: 112926-00-8
REVISION DATE: 1993-04-24
COBALT DICHLORIDE:
CAS NO.: 7646-79-9
REVISION DATE: 2009-07-17
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 COMPONENTS:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR ANY OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
TOXIC CONTROL SUBSTANCES ACT (TSCA):
LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE
RULES OR ORDERS UNDER THE TOXIC CONTROL SUBSTANCES ACT (TSCA).
DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL (USA).
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
PREPARATION DATE: MAY 3, 2016
REVISION NUMBER: 1
SDS STATUS:
CHANGES IN SECTIONS 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 AND 15.
SUPERSEDES: 05/26/15.
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS:
HMIS (U.S.A.):
HEALTH HAZARD 1
FIRE HAZARD 0
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION E
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (U.S.A.):
HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 1
THIS INFORMATION IS BASED ON OUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL
NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PRODUCT FEATURES AND SHALL
NOT ESTABLISH A LEGALLY VALID CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP.
CATALOG NO.: 3148002
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DESICCANT: SG-37, BLUE INDICATING GEL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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LEGEND:
ACGIH: AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS
AICS: AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
CAS: CHEMICAL ABSTRACT SERVICES
CERCLA:
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT
CFR: CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
CPR: CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION
DOT: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DSL: DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST (CANADA)
EINECS: EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
ENCS: JAPAN - EXISTING AND NEW CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
EWA: EUROPEAN WASTE CATALOG
EPA: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
IARC: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER
LC: LETHAL CONCENTRATION
LD: LETHAL DOSE
MAK:
MAXIMUM WORKPLACE CONCENTRATION (GERMANY) "MAXIMALE
ARBEITSPLATZ-KONZENTRATION"
NDSL: NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST (CANADA)
NIOSH: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
NTP: NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM
OEL: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT
OSHA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
PEL: PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT
PIN: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RCRA: RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
SARA: SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT
STEL: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT
STOT: SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY
TCLP: TOXIC CHEMICALS LEACHATE PROGRAM
TDG: TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
TLV: THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
TSCA: TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
TWA: TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE
M: METER
CM: CENTIMETER
MM: MILLIMETER
IN: INCH
G, GM: GRAM
KG: KILOGRAM
LB: POUND
(MICRO)G: MICROGRAM
PPM: PARTS PER MILLION
FT: FEET
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