=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SILICA GEL, GRADE H, TYPE 2
NIIN:00-260-6299
MSDS Number: BDPMM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:W.R.GRACE & CO
Emergency Phone Num:301-659-9058
CAGE:KO919
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:W R GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:10 E BALTIMORE STREET
Box:2117
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21202-1630
Country:US
Phone:410-659-9000
CAGE:16210
Company:W.R.GRACE & CO
CAGE:KO919

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

Name:SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PRECIPITATED AND GEL
CAS:7699-41-4
RTECS #:VV8850000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: 01.0%

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

Effects of Overexposure:DRYING ACTION OF MATL CAN IRRIT OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE OF NOSE,THROAT,& SKIN.NO OTHER HEALTH HAZ KNOWN.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IF NEEDED
    DURING CLEAN UP PROCEDURES; SWEEP OR VACUUM UP DRY MATERIAL & PLACE
    IN COVERED CONTAINER.FLUSH AREA WITH LG QTY OF WATER. SM SPILLED
    QTY MAY BE FLUSHED T O SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNRS CLOSED TIGHTLY TO AVOID
    MOISTURE ABSORPTION BEFORE USE.MOISTURE PICKUP WILL AFFECT QUALITY.
Other Precautions:AVOID HEATING OVER 600F AS THIS WILL AFFECT PRODUCT
    QUALITY.KEEP WORKPLACE BELOW TLV LIMITS.IF PARTICLE COUNT EQUIP IS
    NOT AVAILBLE,OBSERVE AS MAX OF NUISANCE DUST' LIM 10MG/CUM *SEE
    SUPP DATA

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD DUST RESPIRATOR IF DUSTY
    CONDITIONS PREVAIL
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:GOGGLE TO AVOID DUST
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEEVE/CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES W
    WRISTLETS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM W.R.GRACE DATED:11/25/85; PH IN 5% SLURRY:3.5 TO 8.5

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DRY WHITE GRANULES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNK

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL COLLECTED IN CONTAINER CAN BE SHIPPED TO A
    LANDFILL FOR DISPOSAL IAW LOCAL,STATE & FED REGULATIONS.

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