MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC -- SILICA GEL  -- 6850-01-151-4214
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILICA GEL
MSDS Date:04/29/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-151-4214
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MULTIFORM DESICCANTS INC
Address:960 BUSTI-AT-NIAGARA
City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14213-2101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-883-8900
Emergency Phone Num:716-883-8900
CAGE:22627
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MULTISORB TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:325 HARLEM ROAD
Box:City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14224-1893
Country:US
Phone:716-824-8900
CAGE:22627

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL
CAS:7699-41-4
RTECS #:VV8850000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
    LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYING AND DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMATICS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    INGESTION: MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGH BODY NORMALLY.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SILICA GEL WILL GET HOT WHEN IT ABSORBS
    MOISTURE RAPIDLY. USE AN EXCESS OF WATER TO COOL THE SILICA GEL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP SPILLED MATERIAL AND
    DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:COVER PROPERLY TO AVOID BREATHING
    DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK OR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED SITUATIONS.
Protective Gloves:LIGHT COTTON GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WIYH SKIN,
    EYE AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/CLEAR, DRY GRANULES, BEADS OR POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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