VARIAN - SAMPLE PREPARATION PRODUCTS -- SILICA  -- 6850-00F038169
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILICA
MSDS Date:11/05/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F038169
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VARIAN - SAMPLE PREPARATION PRODUCTS
Address:24201 FRAMPTON AVE
City:HARBOR CITY
State:CA
ZIP:90710-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-539-6490
Emergency Phone Num:213-539-6490
CAGE:0S1J9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VARIAN - SAMPLE PREPARATION PRODUCTS
Address:24201 FRAMPTON AVE
Box:City:HARBOR CITY
State:CA
ZIP:90710-5000
Country:US
Phone:213-539-6490
CAGE:0S1J9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL, CHROMAROD SII, DYNAGROUT SB, FRACTOSIL 500,
    GASIL, GEMODEZ, KIESELGEL, LICHROPREP, NEOBEAD, POLYPOR
CAS:63231-67-4
RTECS #:VV7340000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, DRYNESS OF SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    DURING CLEANUP.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED TO PROTECT
    QUALITY. HYDROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED HEPA RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE
    LEVELS SHOULD EXCEED PELS/TLVS
Ventilation:REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:LATEX
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3110F
Vapor Pres:10
Spec Gravity:2.65
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER W/NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN SEALED CONTAINERS IAW/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS.

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