Material safety data sheet – Van Air Systems SG-23 Cartridge User Manual
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Chemical Product Information
Date Prepared: May 1, 2000
Product:
Silica Gel (Indicator & Non-Indicator)
Indicator (Sorbead Blue); Non-Indicator (Sorbead R, H, WS & 22)
Part No.:
33-0105, 33-0243 thru 33-0247, 33-0248, 33-0249, 33-0315, 33-0316,
33-0317 & 38-0106
Section 2 – Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components
Other Limits
(Specific Chemical Identity/Common Name(s))
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Recommended
% Optional
Silica, Amorphous, SiO
2
(CAS No. 7631-86-9)
6 Mg/mm
3
(No Hazard)
96.5
Alumina, AL
2
O
3
(CAS No. 1327-36-2)
(No Hazard)
3.0
Cobalt Chloride, CoCL
2
(Indicator Only)
(CAS No. 7646-79-9)
Harmful
0.5
The synthetic aluminosilicate in this product is amorphous and does not contain any crystalline forms. It
should not be confused with crystalline silica or any other naturally occurring forms that normally contain
crystalline silica.
Section 3 – Physical Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Specific Gravity (Water=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Melting Point:
>1,000
o
C
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Solubility in Water:
Insoluble.
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not applicable.
Appearance and Odor:
Indicator = blue (dry) or pink (wet) odorless beads – 3.5 mm diameter.
Non-Indicator = brown or white odorless beads – 3.5 mm diameter.
Section 4 – Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
Flammable Properties
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Method Used:
Not applicable.
Flammability Limits
LEL:
Not applicable.
UEL:
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media:
As necessary for surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
When handling near flammable gases or vapor take precautionary
measures against static discharges.
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U.S. Department of Labor Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (non-
mandatory form)
May be used to comply with OSHA’s
Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.
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