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**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Drierite(R), 8 mesh, with indicator
Catalog Numbers: 2-19820
Company Identification: Reagents, Inc.
4746 Swededn Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
For information in call: 800/732-8484, 704/554-7474
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+--------------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name |% | EINECS# |
|------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------|---------------|
| 7778-18-9 |Drierite | 100.0 | 231-900-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+--------------+
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: blue.
Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic. The toxicological properties of this
material have not been fully investigated. May cause eye and skin irritation.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Exposure may result in laryngitis, pharyngitis, impaired sense of smell and taste, bleeding from nose, and
reactions of trachea, and bronchial membranes.
Chronic:
Inhalation of dust may cause chronic rhinitis.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
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Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/ NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating
dusty conditions.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
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Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
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| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------|------------------------|
| Drierite |10 mg/m3 (The |total: 10 mg/m3 |total dust: 15 |
| | value is for |TWA; respirable- |mg/m3 TWA; |
| |particulate |dust: 5 mg/m3 TWA |respirable |
| |matter containing | |fraction: 5 |
| |no asbestos and < | | mg/m3 TWA |
| |1 % crystalline | | |
| |silica) | | |
+-----------------------+----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Drierite: total dust: 15 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: blue
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
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Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 1450 deg C dec
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.960
Molecular Formula: CaO4S
Molecular Weight: 136.14
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents - diazomethane vapor - strong acids - aluminum when heated - mixtures
of calcium sulfate and phosphorus ignites at high temperatures.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7778-18-9: WS6920000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Drierite -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
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No data available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous
waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR. Additionally, waste
generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7778-18-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
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None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Drierite can be found on the following state right to know lists:
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7778-18-9: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7778-18-9 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 7778-18-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7778-18-9: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3 (total dust) JAN9
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp. dust)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 11/13/2000 Revision: Original
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently
available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or
implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should
make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even
if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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