Teledyne Refrigerated Sampler 6712FR - Manual (Page 200)

6712FR Refrigerated Sampler
Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET -- September 28, 1998
SORB-IT
®
Packaged Desiccant
ISO 9002
SECTION I -- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name and Synonyms: Silica Gel, Synthetic Amorphous Silica,
Silicon, Dioxide
Chemical Family: Synthetic Amorphous Silica
Formula: SiO
2
.x H
2
O
SECTION II -- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Components in the Solid Mixture
COMPONENT CAS No % ACGIH/TLV (PPM) OSHA-(PEL)
Amorphous
Silica 63231-67-4 >99 PEL - 20 (RESPIRABLE),
TLV – 5 LIMIT – NONE,
HAZARD -
IRRITANT
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Synthetic amorphous silica is not to be confused with crystalline silica such as quartz,
cristobalite or tridymite or with diatomaceous earth or other naturally occurring forms of
amorphous silica that frequently contain crystalline forms.
This product is in granular form and packed in bags for use as a desiccant. Therefore, no
exposure to the product is anticipated under normal use of this product. Avoid inhaling
desiccant dust.
SECTION III -- PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor: White granules; odorless.
Melting Point: >1600 Deg C; >2900 Deg F
Solubility in Water: Insoluble.
Bulk Density: >40 lbs./cu. ft.
Percent Volatile by Weight @ 1750 Deg F: <10%.