FLORISIL庐
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 3771-8, 3772-8, 3773-8, 3774-8, 3776-8, 3778-8, CAL 0186
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Synthetic magne- Flammability: Not combustible
sia-silica gel; Activated magnesium silicate Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguisher appropriate to
Chemical Family: Desiccant/Adsorbent the surrounding material that is burning. Fire fighters should
wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and proective
Chemical Formula: MgO 3.75.SiO2.xH2O
clothing to prevent inhalation of fumes and contact with skin
Product Use: Chromatography, drying
and eyes.
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Caledon Laboratories Ltd.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
40 Armstrong Avenue
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Telephone No: (416) 877-0101
Hazardous Combustion Products: May emit toxic gases
Fax No: (416) 877-6666
in fire situation
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666 Sensitivity to Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static discharge: None identified
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No.
Synthetic magnesia- Toxicological Data:
silica gel >90 Not established 1343-88-0
LD50: SiO2 (oral, rat) 31.6 g/kg; (skin, rabbit) 2g/kg/48h
PHYSICAL DATA LC50: Not available
Physical State: Solid Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Odour and Appearance: White powder or granules, odour-
Inhaled: Slightly irritating and drying, causing temporary
less
discomfort, coughing.
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable
In contact with skin: May cause mild mechanical irritation
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not available or drying.
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not available In contact with eyes: May cause mild mechanical irritation.
Evaporation Rate: Not available Ingested: Ingestion of large amounts may be irritating to
gastrointtestinal tract, causing nausea and vomiting.
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not available
Melting Point (degrees C): Not available
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
pH: Not applicable
Prolonged or repeated inhalation of large amounts may
Specific Gravity: 2.51
cause progressive chemical pneumonitis, cyanosis, pulmo-
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not applicable
nary edema. Prolonged or repeated ingestion may contrib-
ute to the production of urinary calculi.
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION
Carcinogenicity: No human or animal information avail-
UN: Not regulated able
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated Teratogenicity: No information available
Pkg. Group: Not regulated Reproductive Effects: No information available
Mutagenicity: No information available
REACTIVITY DATA Synergistic Products: None known
Chemical Stability: Stable
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Incompatibility with other substances: Will dissolve in
hydrofluoric acid to form the corrosive gas, silicon Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recom-
tetrafluoride. mended
Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, generation of dust, in- Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. NIOSH/MSHA ap-
compatible materials. proved half-face dust/mist respirator for dusty conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None identified For high or unknown concentrations, as in fire or spill condi-
tions, positive-pressure, full face-piece self contained
breathing apparatus.
FLORISIL庐
MSDS
CODE: 3771-8, 3772-8, 3773-8, 3774-8, 3776-8, 3778-8, CAL 0186
Eye Protection: Chemical safety glasses. Do not wear Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
contact lenses when working with chemicals. Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
Skin Protection: Rubber or plastic gloves. Other clean herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
body covering clothing, long-sleeved shirt, trousers, apron or with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
lab coat, boots as required to limit contact. ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower ation, investigation, and verification
and eye-wash fountain in work area.
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area of spill. Wash
site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. For
large amounts, wear protective equipment and clothing suffi-
cient to prevent inhalation and contact with skin and eyes.
Wet to prevent generation of dust if necessary. Mix with
sand, transfer carefully into container and arrange removal
by disposal company.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: Workers using this
chemical must be properly trained in its hazards and its safe
use, and must wear appropriate protective equipment and
clothing. Avoid generating dust. Use the smallest amount
possible for the purpose, in a designated area with adequate
ventilation. Use good housekeeping to prevent accumula-
tions of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid
inhalation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight,
and away from incompatible materials. Keep containers
tightly closed when not in use and when empty.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Allow eyes to water naturally for a few minutes to
dislodge particle. Do not allow victim to rub eyes. Flush eyes
thoroughly with gently running water, holding eyelids open
while flushing, for five to ten (5-10) minutes, or until no trace
of chemical remains. Get medical advice if irritation devel-
ops.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush or wipe off dry
material. Flush skin with plenty of running water until no evi-
dence of chemical remains. If irritation develops get medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If victim is alert and NOT convulsing, rinse
mouth, give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If dis-
comfort occurs, or if a large amount has been ingested, get
medical attention.
REFERENCES USED
CCINFO disc: MSDS鈥檚, December 2005
Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
ed., 1987
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Date Issued: October 28, 1991
Revision: December 2005
MSDS: 3771-8, 3772-8, 3773-8, 3774-8, 3776-8, 3778-8,
CAL 0186
Proposed WHMIS Designation: Not controlled. Not re-
quired to be updated every three years (WHMIS 1992, B-40,
Section 29,2)
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