Ultra Pearls Safety Information

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

DATE PREPARED: 10/28/1997
MSDS No: 10038
Ultra Pearls

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Desiccant
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Silica Gel
MANUFACTURER:

Ultra Pet Company, Inc.
4325 Old Mill Road
Suite 2C
Anderson, SC 29621

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
(864) 261-3546
www.ultrapet.com

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Desiccant
Description: Silica Gel
Dangerous substance: Not Present
CAS Registry # EINECS
OSHA PEL: 80 MG/M3 /% SIO2
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M#
Appearance & Odor Dry white granules, beads or powder. No Odor
Specific Gravity: 2.1
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
PH: Supdat

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Specific hazards for humans and environment:

The product is very absorbent and may have a drying effect on skin and eyes.

Silica gel is synthetic amorphous silica not to be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential from adverse health effects.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

After inhalation: Fresh air
After skin contact: Wash with water
After eye contact: Flush with water

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Media suitable for surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards: None, product will not burn.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Respiratory protection, eye protection

Methods for cleaning up: Sweep or vacuum the spill area, avoid rising dust. Not known to have any adverse affect on aquatic environment. It is insoluble & non-toxic.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Handling in airtight container, moisture proof and waterproof.
Measures to prevent fire/explosion: Non-flammable or explosive
Storage: Keep tightly sealed to protect quality of product.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

General: See Handling
Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged breathing of dust or contact with skin. Drying action of this material can cause irritation of mucous membranes of nose and throat & irritation of skin.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: White semitransparent and glass like
Odor: Without odor
PH (50 g/1 water) (20o C) 3.5-8
Boiling Point Not applicable
Melting Point 1708-1718o C
Flash Point Not applicable
Solubility water Insoluble?

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

The product is stable and inert.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The product is non-toxic.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Silica gel is chemically and biological inert.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Landfill according to federal, state and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not dangerous goods according to DOT regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not a dangerous substance according to EEC Council Directive 67/548/EEC as last amended.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The applicable regulations and industrial hygiene standards have to be considered.

This information is provided in good faith, but without express or implied warranty.














MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET DATE PREPARED: 10/28/1997 MSDS No: 10038 Ultra Pearls 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: Desiccant PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Silica Gel MANUFACTURER: Ultra Pet Company, Inc. 4325 Old Mill Road Suite 2C Anderson, SC 29621 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: (864) 261-3546 www.ultrapet.com 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical characterization: Desiccant Description: Silica Gel Dangerous substance: Not Present CAS Registry # EINECS OSHA PEL: 80 MG/M3 /% SIO2 ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M# Appearance & Odor Dry white granules, beads or powder. No Odor Specific Gravity: 2.1 Solubility in Water: Insoluble PH: Supdat 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Specific hazards for humans and environment: The product is very absorbent and may have a drying effect on skin and eyes. Silica gel is synthetic amorphous silica not to be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential from adverse health effects. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES After inhalation: Fresh air After skin contact: Wash with water After eye contact: Flush with water 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Media suitable for surrounding fire. Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards: None, product will not burn. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Respiratory protection, eye protection Methods for cleaning up: Sweep or vacuum the spill area, avoid rising dust. Not known to have any adverse affect on aquatic environment. It is insoluble & non-toxic. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Handling in airtight container, moisture proof and waterproof. Measures to prevent fire/explosion: Non-flammable or explosive Storage: Keep tightly sealed to protect quality of product. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION General: See Handling Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged breathing of dust or contact with skin. Drying action of this material can cause irritation of mucous membranes of nose and throat & irritation of skin. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: White semitransparent and glass like Odor: Without odor PH (50 g/1 water) (20o C) 3.5-8 Boiling Point Not applicable Melting Point 1708-1718o C Flash Point Not applicable Solubility water Insoluble? 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY The product is stable and inert. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION The product is non-toxic. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Silica gel is chemically and biological inert. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Landfill according to federal, state and local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not dangerous goods according to DOT regulations. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Not a dangerous substance according to EEC Council Directive 67/548/EEC as last amended. 16. OTHER INFORMATION The applicable regulations and industrial hygiene standards have to be considered. This information is provided in good faith, but without express or implied warranty.