**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Solvent Spill Kit
Catalog Numbers:
    S103, 18-061B, 18061B, S80201C
Synonyms:
    Silica; Silicon Dioxide
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                        1 Reagent Lane
                        Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     7631-86-9  |Silica                                |   100    | 231-545-4 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
         Risk Phrases: None Listed.

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
    Skin:
         Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
    Ingestion:
         May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
    Inhalation:
         Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Contains crystalline
         silica which may lead to respiratory abnormalities and silicosis.
    Chronic:
         Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause
         delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis).

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
         while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
         irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
    Ingestion:
         Do NOT induce vomiting. 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.
    Inhalation:
         Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
         immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
         breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
    Notes to Physician:

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         Material will not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the
         surrounding fire.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

               **** 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. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
         Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
         Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and
         accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 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:
         Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
         with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
         ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
    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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
                      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:                 colorless to white
Odor:                       none reported
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             10 mm Hg @ 1732 deg C
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Negligible.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              4046 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:     2930 deg F
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:                Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility:                 Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   2.64-2.66
Molecular Formula:          SiO2
Molecular Weight:           60.0843

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, dust generation.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Dissolves readily in hydrofluoric acid, forming silicon
         tetrafluoride, a corrosive gas. Reacts violently with powerful
         oxidizers such as chlorine trifluoride, manganese trifluoride,
         oxygen difluoride, vinyl acetate, and certain other
         fluorine-containing compounds. Will be attacked by strong alkalis.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Irritating and toxic gases.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 7631-86-9: EU8655000 VV7565000
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 7631-86-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 25 mg/24H Mild.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Silica -
               IARC: Group 3 carcinogen
    Epidemiology:
         See carcinogenicity
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         Please refer to RTECS for specific information.
    Other Studies:
         None.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Ecotoxicity:
         No information reported.

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         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
    Silica can be found on the following state right to know lists:
    California, New Jersey, Florida, 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:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 7631-86-9: 0
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
         CAS# 7631-86-9: OES-United Kingdom, TWA total inhalable dust: 6 mg/m3
         TWA; respirable dust: 2.4 mg/m3 TWA

  Canada
         CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 7631-86-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  4/27/1999  Revision #2 Date:  8/02/2000

    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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