| [Fire Fighting] 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. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. | |
| [Handling] Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. | |
| [Skin] Dust may cause mechanical irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Dust may cause mechanical irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis). | |
| [Appearance] Odorless, colorless to white solid | |
| [Melting Point] 1625 | |
| [Density] 2.21 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Used to improve strength and durability of tires and other rubber products. | |
| [Product Name] Silica gel | |
| [Synonyms] Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_112926-00-8.htm">112926-00-8 | |
| [Formula] O2Si | |
| [Molecular Weight] 60.08 | |
| [RTECS] VV7315000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 11462 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] No data available. |
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