MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
1. Product and Company Identification.
SELF-INDICATING (BLUE) SILICA GEL.
Geejay Chemicals Ltd., 16 Gosforth Close, Sandy, Beds., SG19 1RB.
Telephone : 01767 682774.
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients.
Synthetic amorphous silica impregnated with cobalt chloride.
Formula SiO2 with CoCl2
Silica Gel - CAS No. : 7631-86-9 EINECS : 231-545-4
Cobalt Chloride 鈥? CAS No. : 7646-79-9 EINECS : 231-589-4
Hazardous components : Cobalt Chloride < 1%
Classification symbol T Carc. Cat. 2
Risk Phrases R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
3. Hazards Identification.
The product is very adsorbent and may have a drying effect on skin and
eyes. Sensitisation of skin and respiratory system is possible. Any dust
could be a nuisance. Evolves heat on contact with water.
Cobalt Chloride has been classified by IARC (International Agency for
Research on Cancer) in Group 2B. Possibly carcinogenic to humans. Very
toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the
environment.
4. First Aid Measures.
1. After inhalation: remove to fresh air.
2. After skin contact: wash with water, if skin irritation persists seek
medical advice.
3. After eye contact: flush with water, if irritation persists seek medical
advice.
4. After ingestion: give water to drink, seek medical advice.
5. Fire Fighting Measures.
1. Products of combustion: not combustible.
2. Fire fighting procedures/extinguishing media : not applicable, unused
material will not burn. Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
6. Accidental Release Measures.
1. Personal precautions: respiratory protection if dusty, eye and hand
protection.
2. Environmental precautions: try to prevent material from entering drains
or watercourses. Advise authorities if spillage has entered watercourse or
sewer.
3. Methods for cleaning up: sweep up or preferably vacuum up and collect
in suitable container for recovery or disposal. Avoid raising dust.
7. Handling and Storage.
1. Precautions during handling: avoid raising dust, vacuum up dust
sources, prevent static electric sparks. Beads may be slippery.
2. Precautions during storage: store in sealed containers in a dry place.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
1. General
Respiratory: effective dust mask.
Hand: protective gloves.
Eye: goggles, safety glasses.
Skin: overalls
2. Exposure limits.
Amorphous silica
UK EH40:OES 8 hr. TWA 6mg/m3 total inhalable dust
UK EH40:OES 8 hr. TWA 2.4mg/m3 respirable dust.
Cobalt compounds as Co
UK EH40:MEL 8 hr. TWA 0.1 mg/m3
ACGIH:TLV 8 hr. TWA 0.02 mg/m3
9. Physical and Chemical Properties.
Appearance 鈥? blue granules or beads that turn pink on adsorption of
water.
Odour 鈥? none.
pH 鈥? 3.5 minimum as a suspension 100g/l water.
Boiling point/melting point 鈥? not applicable.
Flammability/flash point 鈥? not applicable.
Density 鈥? 700 鈥? 750 kg/m3
Solubility 鈥? insoluble in water and solvents.
10. Stability and Reactivity.
Stability 鈥? stable.
Conditions/materials to avoid 鈥? evolves heat in contact with water.
11. Toxicological Information.
Acute toxicity
Silica, amorphous 鈥? oral, LD50>15,000 mg/kg, rat.
- dermal LD50>5,000 mg/kg, rabbit.
Cobalt chloride - oral, LD50>80 mg/kg, rat.
Effects of exposure:
Eyes 鈥? dust may cause irritation.
Skin 鈥? heat may be evolved when in contact with water. May have a
drying effect.
Skin sensitisation 鈥? cobalt compounds are skin sensitisers.
Carcinogenicity 鈥? amorphous silica is not classified as carcinogenic to
humans. There is limited evidence of cobalt chloride in experimental
animals.
12. Ecological/Biological Information.
Amorphous silica is chemically and biologically inert. It is not degradable.
By its insolubility in water there is a separation at every filtration and
sedimentation process. Cobalt is a List II substance in EEC Directive
76/464 for the control of dangerous substances in the aquatic
environment. This product must not be allowed to contaminate soil and
water.
13. Disposal Considerations.
Disposal according to national and local regulations.
This material is classified as special waste under the UK Special Waste
regulations 1996.
This material is classified as a hazardous waste under EEC Directive
91/689.
Used product may have different hazards or properties from the original
product. This MSDS does NOT therefore apply to spent/used products.
14. Transport Information.
Not dangerous goods according to the transport regulations of UK Road,
RID-ADR, IMO, MARPOL and ICAO.
Not classified as dangerous goods under the United Nations Transport
Regulations.
No special packaging requirements.
15. Regulatory Information.
As required by the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (CHIP 99(2)) and in Approved
Supply List 5th Edition.
This material contains less than 1% cobalt chloride.
EC Classification Carc. Cat. 2.
Labelling information
Symbol Toxic T
Risk Phrases R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
Safety phrases S22 Do not breathe dust
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show
label where possible)
S60 This material must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S2 Keep out of reach of children
16. Other Information.
As with any material, general industrial hygiene and housekeeping
standards should be observed.
This information is given in good faith and is based on information supplied by
manufacturers of the material indicated. The suitability of the product for any
particular use is not suggested or implied. The data does not constitute a
specification and any properties shown are not guaranteed.
This latest edition (July 2000) of the Material Safety Data Sheet of SELF-
INDICATING (BLUE) SILICA GEL contains a number of major changes. This is
due to the reclassifying of Cobalt Chloride as a hazardous material. These
changes have effected Sections 2, 3, 8, 11 and 15.
Date 01/07/2000.
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