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# 62321 - 67 - 4 SILICA GEL H |
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Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd |
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Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
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Product Name |
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Silica Gel, Grade H, Type II, 6-12 Mesh |
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Synonym |
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Amorphous silica gel |
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Material Uses |
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Analytical reagent. |
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Chemical Family |
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Inorganic silicate. |
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Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
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Component |
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CAS # |
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% by Weight |
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Silica Gel |
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63231-67-4 |
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100 |
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Section 3. Hazards Identification |
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Physical State and Appearance |
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Solid. |
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Emergency Overview |
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CAUTION! |
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Routes of Entry |
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Inhalation. Ingestion. |
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Potential Acute Health Effects |
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Eyes |
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May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). |
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Skin |
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May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation
is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally,
blistering. |
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Inhalation |
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May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). |
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Ingestion |
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No known acute effects of this product resulting from
ingestion. |
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Potential Chronic Health Effects |
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Carcinogenic Effects |
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This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or
humans. |
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Additional information See Toxicological Information
(section 11) |
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by
Overexposure: |
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Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate
medical condition. |
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Section 4. First Aid Measures |
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Eye Contact |
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Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of
contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention. |
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Skin Contact |
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In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of
water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention. |
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Inhalation |
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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention. |
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Ingestion |
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Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. |
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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
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Flammability of the Product |
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May be combustible at high temperature. |
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Auto-ignition Temperature |
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Not available. |
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Flash Points |
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Not available. |
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Flammable Limits |
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Not available. |
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Products of Combustion |
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Some metallic oxides. |
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Fire Hazards in Presence of Various
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Not available. |
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Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various
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Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static
discharge: No. |
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Fire Fighting Media |
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SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. |
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Protective Clothing (Fire) |
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Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. |
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Special Remarks on Fire Hazards |
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Not available. |
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Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards |
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Not available. |
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
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Small Spill and Leak |
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Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a
convenient waste disposal container. |
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Large Spill and Leak |
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Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste
disposal container. |
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Spill Kit Information |
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No specific spill kit required for this product. |
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Section 7. Handling and Storage |
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Handling |
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Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid
breathing dust. Keep container closed. Do not ingest. |
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Storage |
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Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
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Engineering Controls |
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Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or
other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure
limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to
keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. |
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Personal Protection |
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Eyes |
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Splash goggles. |
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Body |
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Lab coat. |
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Respiratory |
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Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. |
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Hands |
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Gloves. |
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Feet |
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Not applicable. |
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Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill |
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Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves.
A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of
the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
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Exposure Limits |
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Silica Gel |
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Not available. |
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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Odor |
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Odorless. |
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Color |
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White or Blue. |
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Physical State and Appearance |
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Solid. |
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Molecular Weight |
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60.09 g/mole |
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Molecular Formula |
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SiO2 |
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pH |
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Not applicable. |
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Boiling/Condensation Point |
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Not available. |
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Melting/Freezing Point |
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Not available. |
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Specific Gravity |
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Not available. |
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Vapor Pressure |
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Not available. |
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Vapor Density |
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Not available. |
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Odor Threshold |
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Not available. |
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Evaporation Rate |
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Not available. |
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LogKow |
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Not available. |
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Solubility |
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Insoluble in water. |
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
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Stability and Reactivity |
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The product is stable. |
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Conditions of Instability |
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Not available. |
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Incompatibility with Various Substances |
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Not available. |
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Rem/Incompatibility |
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Not available. |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products |
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Not available. |
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Hazardous Polymerization |
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Will not occur. |
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Section 11. Toxicological Information |
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RTECS Number: |
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Silica Gel |
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Not available. |
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Toxicity |
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LD50: Not available. |
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Chronic Effects on Humans |
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Not available. |
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Acute Effects on Humans |
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May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). May be
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized
by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. May be
hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). |
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Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) |
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Not available. |
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Irritancy |
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Draize Test: Not available. |
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Sensitization |
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Not available. |
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Carcinogenic Effects |
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This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or
humans. |
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Toxicity to Reproductive System |
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Not available. |
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Teratogenic Effects |
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Not available. |
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Mutagenic Effects |
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Not available. |
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Section 12. Ecological Information |
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Ecotoxicity |
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Not available. |
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BOD5 and COD |
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Not available. |
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation |
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The product itself and its products of degradation are not
toxic. |
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
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EPA Waste Number |
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Not available. |
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Treatment |
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Material does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a
listed waste, however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD)
should be accomplished. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to
assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. |
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Section 14. Transport Information |
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DOT Classification |
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Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. |
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TDG Classification |
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Not available. |
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IMO/IMDG Classification |
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Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. |
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ICAO/IATA Classification |
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Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. |
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Section 15. Regulatory Information |
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U.S. Federal Regulations |
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TSCA 8(b) inventory: Silica Gel |
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SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No
products were found. |
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SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
No products were found. |
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Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
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Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No
products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No
products were found. |
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Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No
products were found. |
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WHMIS (Canada) |
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Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). |
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CEPA DSL: Silica Gel |
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This product has been classifed in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains
all required information. |
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International Regulations |
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EINECS |
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Not available. |
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DSCL (EEC) |
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R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. |
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International Lists |
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China: Silica Gel |
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China: Silica Gel |
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State Regulations |
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No products were found. |
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California prop. 65: No products were found. |
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Section 16. Other Information |
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Other Special Considerations |
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Indicating grades of silica gel contain a small amount of indicating
compound which does not affect the hazard or protection requirement data. |
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Changed Since Last Revision |
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Prepared
by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.
For questions contact: Blulux Laboratories
Pvt. Ltd.
79/66-B, I.H.I.Complex, Industrial Area, N.I.T. Faridabad,
Haryana-121001
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The
statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are
based upon technical data that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. believes to be
accurate. It is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical
skills and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use
are outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE.
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