SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Revision Date 03.11.2017 Version 1.3
SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Catalogue No. 107735
Product name Silica gel beads, desiccant ~ 2 - 5 mm
REACH Registration Number A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its use are exempted from registration according to
Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the annual tonnage
does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a
later registration deadline.
CAS-No. 7631-86-9
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Reagent for analysis
For additional information on uses please refer to the Merck Chemicals
portal (www.merckgroup.com).
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Merck Life Science Private Limited * 8th Floor, Godrej One,
Pirojshanagar, Eastern Express HighwayVikhroli (E),Mumbai – 400079
India * Tel: 0091 22 6210 9000
Responsible Department Quality Assurance * Merck Life Science Private Limited *
e-mail: quality.chemicals@merckgroup.com *
Tel : +91-2267863131-6
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1.4 Emergency telephone Please contact the regional company representation in your country.
number
SECTION 2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to European Union legislation.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical nature silicon dioxide amorphous
3.1 Substance
Formula O₂Si (Hill)
EC-No. 231-545-4
Molar mass 60.08 g/mol
Remarks No disclosure requirement according to Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
3.2 Mixture
Not applicable
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SECTION 4. First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
We have no description of any toxic symptoms.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
SECTION 5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.
SECTION 6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area,
observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Advice for emergency responders:
Protective equipment see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
No special precautionary measures necessary.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Indications about waste treatment see section 13.
SECTION 7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Observe label precautions.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
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7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
silica gel (7631-86-9)
IN OEL Time Weighted Average 10 mg/m³ Form of exposure: Total dust.
(TWA):
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of
personal protective equipment.
See section 7.1.
Individual protection measures
Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on
concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of
the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier.
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses
Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.40 mm
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Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive
89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact),
KCL 730 Camatril® -Velours (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374
with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet<(>,<)> supplied
by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under
conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved
gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter P 1 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid particles of inert substances
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective
devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be
properly documented.
Environmental exposure controls
No special precautionary measures necessary.
SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form solid
Colour colourless
Odour odourless
Odour Threshold Not applicable
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pH ca. 5 - 8
at 100 g/l
20 °C
(slurry)
Melting point 1,710 °C
Boiling point/boiling range 2,230 °C
Flash point Not applicable
Evaporation rate No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas) The product is not flammable.
Lower explosion limit No information available.
Upper explosion limit No information available.
Vapour pressure No information available.
Relative vapour density No information available.
Density No information available.
Relative density No information available.
Water solubility at 20 °C
insoluble
Partition coefficient: n- No information available.
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature No information available.
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Decomposition temperature No information available.
Viscosity, dynamic No information available.
Explosive properties Not classified as explosive.
Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other data
Ignition temperature not combustible
Bulk density ca.750 - 800 kg/m3
Particle size Particle size
ca.2 - 5 mm
SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
See section 10.3
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Exothermic reaction with:
Hydrogen halides, halogen oxides, alkali hydroxides, sodium, xenon hexafluoride
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
no information available
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10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
no information available
SECTION 11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute oral toxicity
This information is not available.
Acute inhalation toxicity
This information is not available.
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 Rabbit: > 5,000 mg/kg
(IUCLID)
Skin irritation
Rabbit
Result: No irritation
OECD Test Guideline 404
Eye irritation
Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
OECD Test Guideline 405
Sensitisation
Guinea pig
Result: negative
(IUCLID)
Germ cell mutagenicity
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Genotoxicity in vitro
Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
(IUCLID)
Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration.
Result: negative
(IUCLID)
Carcinogenicity
This information is not available.
Reproductive toxicity
This information is not available.
Teratogenicity
This information is not available.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
This information is not available.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
This information is not available.
Aspiration hazard
This information is not available.
11.2 Further information
This is a generally physiologically inert substance that displays no hazardous properties after
oral intake and skin contact and after inhalation of its dusts as long as the total dust limit for
silicic acid is adhered to. Intensive contact with the eye may lead to irritation symptoms.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
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Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC0 Daphnia magna (Water flea): >= 10,000 mg/l; 24 h
OECD Test Guideline 202
Toxicity to algae
IC50 Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): 440 mg/l; 72 h
(IUCLID)
NOEC Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): 60 mg/l; 72 h
(IUCLID)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No information available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No information available.
12.4 Mobility in soil
No information available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
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SECTION 13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations. Leave
chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like
the product itself.
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or
contact us there if you have further questions.
SECTION 14. Transport information
Land transport (ADR/RID)
14.1 - 14.6 Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations.
Inland waterway transport (ADN)
Not relevant
Air transport (IATA)
14.1 - 14.6 Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations.
Sea transport (IMDG)
14.1 - 14.6 Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not relevant
SECTION 15. Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
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National legislation
Storage class 10 - 13
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
SECTION 16. Other information
Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
Used abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterises the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of any properties of the product.
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