J T BAKER INC -- SILICA GEL, 3406  -- 6810-00N046376
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILICA GEL, 3406
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046376
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SILICIC ACID; (SILICA GEL) (MFR CAS# 1343-98-2)
CAS:7699-41-4
RTECS #:VV8850000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE,
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS, SILICOSIS, CYANOSIS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
    SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP/I NGEST: NONE IDENTIFIED.
    CHRONIC: LUNG DAMAGE, CONGESTION OF HEART, LIVER, KIDNEYS, &
    SPLEEN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ALTER BLOOD COMPOSITION. TARGET
    ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYS. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP.
    IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYE: IMMED
    FLUSH  W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDS TLV. @ CONC ABOVE 10 MG/M3, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F,2230C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2930F,1610C
Spec Gravity:2.10(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE(<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0@21C

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SILICON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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