FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- FLORISIL  -- 6810-00F000441
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FLORISIL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000441
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC/FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SILICATE
CAS:1343-90-4
RTECS #:OM4360000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS/IRRITATION/CONJUNCTIVITIS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP/OXYGEN. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP, MILD DETERGENT/WATER.
    INGESTION: GIVE 2-4 O F WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. SCBA	W/A
    FULL FACEPIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
    THIS SUBSTANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 20 FEB 85. MOL WT: 806.3

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/HARD/GRANULAR/POWDERED MAGNESIUM SILICATE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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