SilTanium Corp.
6 Brookland Road
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 231-7225
Fax (770) 387-2728
Emergency Phone:
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
DATE 10-30-03
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
NAME
SilTanium
Synonyms: Silica, dry film
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Silica, Amorphous
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(SiO2)
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
A clear to opalescent, odorless film.
Potential Health Effects
Route of entry
Target organs
Skin and eye contact, ingestion
Skin and eyes
Acute Effects
Ingestion
Skin contact
Eye contact
Inhalation
None expected
Slightly irritating
Slightly irritating
Not a normal route of exposure
Chronic Effects
Product contains amorphous silicon dioxide. No cases
of silicosis have been reported from amorphous silica.
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known
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FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately rinse mouth with water. Follow by
drinking water. If necessary, seek medical attention.
Skin contact
N/A
Eye contact
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at
least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation
persists.
Inhalation
N/A
Note to physicians
None
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FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Does not present a fire hazard
Unsuitable extinguishing media
N/A
Special protective equipment
None
Special exposure hazards
None
Flash point
N/A
Autoignition
N/A
Upper/lower flammability limits
N/A
Hazardous combustion
None
Fire/Explosion hazards
None
Sensitivity to mechanical/static
Discharge
None
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection
Goggles, rubber/PVC gloves and full
Skin coverage recommended during removal
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
N/A
Storage
N/A
Unsuitable handling/storage
materials
N/A
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection
Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
However, dried slurry can give rise to dusting.
Skin contact
Wash with soap and warm water.
Eye contact
Flush with water and get medical attention if
irritation persists.
??Eye/face contact
N/A
Engineering measures
No specific measures required.
Occupational exposure limits
Amorphous silica:OSHA exposure limit
5mg/m3 SiO2 respirable dust or mist,
10mg/m3 total. 8-hour time weighted
average.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form
Dry film
Color: clear/opaque Odor: Slight organic
Physical Properties
Freezing point: about 0C.
Viscosity
Boiling point: about 100C.
10 – 40 mPa.s (25C)
Water/oil partition
No data
pH
3-4 (25C)
Vapor pressure
N/A
Evaporation rate
No data
Density-specific gravity
1.20-1.25
Flash point, closed cup
No flash up to 200º F
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous decomposition
None
Hazardous reactions
None
Conditions to avoid
Acids: Example: Methyl Chloride
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Incompatibility
None known
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat)= 3160 mg/kg (as 100% Silicon
Dioxide)
Acute dermal toxicity
No information
Inhalation effects
Rat TCLo = 50 mg/m3/6hr/2Y-1:CAR*
Irritation to skin
No information
Irritation to eyes
No information
Sensitization data
Not a sensitizer. (Magnusson-Kligman test).*
Reproductive toxicity/
Teratogenicity
This product is considered to be relatively
harmless to man. However, dust from the
dry product/spray may irritate the respiratory
tract and cause symptoms of bronchitis.
Carcinogenicity/
Mutagenicity and long-term
effects
No known adverse effects
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability
Not applicable for inorganic substances.
Aquatic toxicity
LC50 (Brachydanio reno) 96hr > 5000 mg/l.
EC 50 (Ceriodaphnia dubia) 48 hr = 7600 mg/l
Algae: EC50 (Selenastrum capricormutum) =
440 Mg/l*
Other information
Silica is found in all natural environments
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SECTION: 13
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product disposal
In accordance with municipal provincial, state and
federal regulations.
RCRA
Not a RCRA hazardous waste with proper disposal
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN/ID number
N/A
DOT/TDG
Not regulated by U.S. DOT as a hazardous material
IMDG (SEA)
N/A
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Air (ICAO/IATA-DGR)
N/A
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Canada DSL
In compliance
U.S. TSCA
In compliance
WHMIS classification
Not controlled
OSHA regulated
Not controlled
HMIS rating
Health=1 Flammability=0 Reactivity=0
Equipment=B
NFPA rating
Health=1 Flammability=0 Instability=0
Special Hazard=None
SARA 302
Not subject to SARA Section 302
SARA 311/312
Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactivity: No
Pressure: No
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SARA 313
Not subject to SARA Section 313
California Proposition 65
Not subject to California Proposition 65
CERCLA reportable quantities
Contains sodium hydroxide (<1%) RQ=1000 lbs
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Date of issue:
Product name:
Issued by:
OTHER INFORMATION
October 30, 2003
SilTanium®
Tom McNiff
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