Desiccant Silica Gel is an amorphous form of Silicon-di-oxide; Silica Gel is an inorganic chemical. Its function is to adsorb moisture from the air. Silica Gel is free from any toxic chemical, heavy metal, DMF, PCP.
Silica Gel is free from any toxic chemical, heavymetal, DMF, PCP.
Chemical Analysis Report for White Silica Gel
- SiO2 – 98%
- H2O – 2%
- Chloride – 0.02%
- Cobalt chloride - nil
Bulk Density:650 to 750 gram per litre.
Moisture adsorption at 100% RH. & at 25 Degree Centigrade: 30 to 35%
Chemical Analysis Report for Blue Silica Gel
- SiO2 – 98%
- H2O – 2%
- Chloride – 0.02%
- Cobalt chloride – 0.25%
Bulk Density:650 to 750 gram per litre.
Moisture Adsorption at 100% RH. & at 25 Degree Centigrade: 30 to 35%
Product name: Silica Gel white and blue IS specification: 3401.
- Cas: N.A
- Rtecs: N.A.
- Tsca: N.A.
- Ci: N.A.
Synonym: Silica Gel-Amorphous, Gel –Amorphous Silicon dioxide; Silicic acid; Silica Gel white. Synthetic Amorphous Silica not to be confused with crystalline Silica Gel such as quartz, cristobalite or tridymite or with diatomaceous earth or other naturally occurring forms of Amorphous Silica that frequently contain crystalline forms.
- Chemical name: Synthetic Amorphous Silica.
- Chemical formula: SiO2.xH20
Composition name: Silica Gel white and blue by weight 0.5 gm. to 1000 gm.
Toxicological data on ingredients: N.A.
Potential acute health effects: no hazardous in case of skin contact(irritant), slightly hazardous of eye contact(irritant), of ingestion of inhalation.
Potential chronic health effects: Carcinogenic effects: 3(not classifiable for human) by IARC.
- Potential chronic health effects: Carcinogenic effects: 3(not classifiable for human) by IARC.
- Teratogenic effects: N.A.
- Developmental toxicity: N.A
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
- Eye contact: 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 if irritation occurs.
- Skin contact: wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
- Serious skin contact: N. A
- Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, Give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficulties oxygen. Get medical attention.
- Serious inhalation: N.A.
- Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical oxygen. Get give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as person. Loosen or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
- Serious ingestion: N.A.
- Flammability of the product: non-flammable.
- Auto-ignition temperature: N.A.
- Flash points: N.A.
- Flammable limits: N.A.
- Products of combustion: N.A.
- Fire hazards in presence of various substances: N.A.
- Explosion hazards in presence of various substances: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical
- Impact: N.A.
- Ricks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: N.A.
- Firefighting media and instructions: N.A.
- Special remarks on fire hazards: N.A.
- Special remarks on explosion hazards: substance can explode when wet and heated with magnesium.
- Small spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
- Large spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above leveches told on the meds and with local authorities.
- Precaution: Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
- Storage: hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well ventilated area.do not store above 23 degree centigrade (73.4-degree F)
Storage: hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well ventilated area.do not store above 23 degree centigrade (73.4-degree F).
- Engineering controls: 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.
- Personal protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator.be sure to use an approval/certified respirator or equivalent gloves.
- Personal protection: in case of a large spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust suit. Dust 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.
- Exposure limits: TWA: 6(mg/m3) (Canada), TWA: 10(mg/m3) from ACGIH(TLV)(U.S.) consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
- Physical state and appearance: Solid(granular solid, beads solid)
- Door: Odourless.
- Taste: Tasteless
- Molecular weight: 60.09 + XH2O g/mole.
- Colour: White.
- PH(1% Solna/water): N.A.
- Boiling point: N.A.
- Melting point: N.A.
- Critical temperature: N.A.
- Specific gravity: 2.1(water=1)
- Vapor pressure: N.A.
- Vapor density: N.A.
- Volatility: N.A.
- Door threshold: N.A.
- Water/oil fisticuffs: N.A.
- Ionicity (in water ): N.A.
- Dispersion properties: N.A.
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water soluble in hot KOH and MAOH solutions. insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in acids except hydrofluoric acid.
- Stability: the product is stable.
- Instability temperature: N.A. Conditions of instability: Incompatible materials, moisture, excess dust generation.
- Incompatibility with various substance: N.A..
- Corrosivity: non-corrosive in presence of glass.
- Special remarks on reactivity: Hygroscopic. Incompatible with hydrogen fluoride, Zenon hexafluoride, oxygen difluoride, and chlorine trifluoride.
- Special remarks on corrosivity: N.A.
- Polymerization: will not occur.
- Route of entry: inhalation ingestion.
- Toxicity to animals: acute oral toxicity(ld50) :>31600mg/kg (rat this data from a 48-hr. oral test for dot hazard classification conducted with finely-ground silica gel) acute dermal toxicity(ld50) :>2000mg/kg (rabbit. this is data from a 48 hr. dermal test for dot hazard classification conducted with finely-ground silica gel)
- Chronic effects on humans: Carcinogenic effects: 3(not classifiable for human) by IARC.
- Other toxic effects on humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact(irritant),of ingestion, of inhalation.
- Special remarks on toxicity to animals: N.A.
- Special remarks on chronic effects on humans: N.A.
- Special remarks on other toxic effects on humans: Acute potential health effects :skin : may cause irrational with dryness of the skin in cases of severe exposure.
- Eyes: no adverse effects expected, but dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Silica gel is a syntenic amorphous silica, not to be confused with crystalline silica such as silica, not tridymite or with diatomaceous earth or other naturally occurring forms of amorphous silica that frequently contain crystalline forms. Epidemiological studies indicate a low potential for health effects.
- Inhalation: may cause dryness and irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract in case of severe exposure.
- Ingestion: may be harmful if swallowed in large Ingestion adverse effects are expected for numeral industrial handling.
- Ecotoxicity: N.A.
- Bod5 and cod: N.A.
- Products of biodegrading: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not biodegrading term degradation products may arise.
- Toxicity of the products of biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
- Special remarks on the products of biodegradation: N.A.
- Waste disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
- Dot classification: Not a dot-controlled material (U.S.)
- Identification: N.A.
- Special provisions for transport: N.A.
- Federal and state: 15
- Massachusetts trek: silica
- TSCA 89b) inventory: silica
- Other regulations: Epinasties product is on the European investor of existing commercial chemical substances.
Other classifications:
- WHMIS(Canada): Not controlled
- DSCI(eyes): This product is not classified according to the EU regulations’.
HMIS(U.S.A.):
- Health hazard: 1
- Fire hazard: 0
- Reactivity: 0
- Personal protection: e
National fire protection association (use)
- Health: 1
- Flammability: 0
- Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard :
- Protective equipment: Gloves, lab coat. Dust respirator.be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses
- Reference: N.A.
- bOther special consideration: N.A.
- Created: 2008
- lasted updated: 2008
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NO BAN ON SILICA GEL SACHETS
EU Ban on Dimethylfumarate (DMF) – Not Silica Gel Sachets
The chemical dimethyl fumarate (DMF) (CAS No. 624-49-7) has been used by some producers as a biocide to kill moulds that may cause furniture, shoe leather or other leather products to deteriorate during storage and transportation in a humid climate. A velour toy has also been recalled in France allegedly due to the present of DMF.
Placed in sachets and fixed inside the furniture or added to the footwear boxes or other product packaging, DMF evaporates and impregnates the leather, protecting it from moulds. However, it has been found to affect consumers who were in contact with the products, causing painful skin irritation and in some cases acute respiratory troubles. Therefore, the EU Commission have concluded that DMF is hazardous to health and banned any new product containing DMF from entering the market, under Article 13 of the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC).
DMF should not be confused with silica gel (often used in sachets as a desiccant for protecting products from the effects of humidity and damp conditions) which physically absorbs water vapour, produces no chemical reaction, by products or side effects and is therefore considered safe to use.
From 1 May 2009 products containing more than 0.1mg DMF per kg of product or part of the product should not be placed on the market. Products already placed on the market are to be withdrawn and disposed of and recalled from consumers. Consumers are to be informed of the risk posed by such products.
Members are recommended to check with their suppliers that no anti-mould sachets containing DMF are, or have been, included with their products during transit.
