*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPRPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. MECHANICAL (GEN):
    RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME & END OF SHIFT IS ADEQUATE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
*  Product Identification  *
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:SILICA GEL; (SILICA, AMPRPHOUS)
Fraction by Wt: 8%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TDUST
*  Hazards Identification  *
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NOSkin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NOOSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:DIRECT CNTCT MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY
    DISCOMFORT W/MILD REDNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN. SKIN:SINGLE
    INHAL:NO IRRIT TO EYES & RESP PASSAGES. NOINJURY IS LIKELY FROM
    RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOS OF <8 HRS. ORAL:SML AMTS TRANSFERRED TO
    MOUTH BY FINGERS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZ:DURING USE, ETC, SHOULD NOT INJURE.
    SWALLOWING LGE AMTS MAY CAUSE DIGEST DISCOMFORT. NO INJURY FROM
    SILICA DUSTS SHOULD OCCUR DURING REASONABLE USE. IF USE CREATES
    RESPIRABLE PARTICLES SOME  RESP SYS INJURY MAY OCCUR. THESE PRODSAS
    W/ANY CHEMS, MAY ENHANCE ALLERGIC CONDTNS IN CERTAIN PEOPLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WE DO NOT KNOW OF ANY MEDICAL
    CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.
*  First Aid Measures  *
    SKIN: WIPE OFF AND FLUSH W/WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) (FR N).
    INGEST: CALL M D IMMEDIATELY .
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PRODUCT AND USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO
    TAKE CARE OF ANY OIL-LIKE RESIDUES. WEAR PROT EQUIP.
Neutralizing Agent:
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION.
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONS & EQUIPMENT LISTED ARE FOR ROOM
    TEMPERATURE HANDLING. USE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES OR AEROSOL/SPRAY
    APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDED PRECAUTIONS.
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:<0.1
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, PASTE-LIKE, WITH SOME COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5(WT)
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND
    TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    CONCERNING HEALTH & POLLUTION SHOULD BE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE
    APPROVAL DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.
