Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
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24 Hour Emergency Telephone 1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (USA); CHEMTREC (within USA and
Number: Canada): 1-800-424-9300; CHEMTREC (outside USA and Canada): +1
703-527-3887; CHEMTREC Contract No: CCN16186
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OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Color: White to faintly colored
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Granular, Powder
Odor: Odorless
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: May be corrosive to metals when wet. Spilled solutions of sodium metasilicate may pose a
slipping hazard.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye,
and face protection. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this
product. Store in corrosive resistant and NON-ALUMINUM container with a resistant inner liner (NOTE: flammable
hydrogen gas may be generated if aluminum container and/or aluminum fittings are used with dissolved material).
ADDITIONAL HAZARD INFORMATION: Toxicity may be delayed, and may not be readily visible. Significant
exposures must be referred for medical attention immediately. There is no specific antidote. This material is not a
crystalline silica, and it does not cause pulmonary silicosis.
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GHS CLASSIFICATION:
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UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. This product was tested as a whole. This information only pertains to
untested mixtures.
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INHALATION: If inhalation of this material occurs and adverse effects result, move person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing. Call a Poison Center or seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately brush off excess chemical and flush contaminated areas with plenty of water.
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, jewelry, and shoes. Rinse skin with large amounts of water/shower.
Immediately contact a poison center, physician, or get medical attention. SPECIFIC TREATMENT: Wash with lots of
water. Discard contaminated leather goods.
EYE CONTACT: If in eyes, immediately rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Contact a Poison Center, or a doctor/physician, or
get medical attention if you feel unwell.
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eye. The full extent of the injury may not be immediately apparent.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Gastrointestinal System Effects: Exposure by ingestion may cause irritation, swelling,
and perforation of upper and lower gastrointestinal tissues. Permanent scarring may occur.
Delayed Symptoms/Effects:
- Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause a dermatitis
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: May aggravate preexisting conditions such as:. Eye disorders that
decrease tear production or have reduced integrity. Skin disorders that compromise the integrity of the skin such as:
psoriasis, rashes, eczema, skin infections. Pulmonary disorders that compromise the integrity of the lungs such as
asthma.
Protection of First-Aiders: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Use personal protective
equipment. Refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment recommendations. At minimum, treating
personnel should utilize PPE sufficient for prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission.
Notes to Physician: Treat as a corrosive substance. Treat symptoms with supportive care. There is no specific
antidote. The absence of visible signs or symptoms of burns does NOT reliably exclude the presence of actual tissue
damage. It may take 48-72 hours to assess the extent of an ocular burn. Probable mucosal damage may
contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
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Fire Fighting: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion
by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
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Personal Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wet material may pose a slipping hazard. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment recommended in Section 8, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection, of the SDS.
Environmental Precautions:
This material is alkaline and may raise the pH of surface waters with low buffering capacity. Keep out of water
supplies and sewers. Releases should be reported, if required, to appropriate agencies.
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Regulatory Exposure Limit(s): None. This product does not contain any components that have non-regulatory
occupational exposure limits (OEL's).
OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit; OSHA: United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
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PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit; TWA: Time Weighted Average; STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
NON-REGULATORY EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): Listed below for the product components that have non-regulatory
occupational exposure limits (OEL's).
- The Non-Regulatory United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) limits, if shown, are the
Vacated 1989 PEL's (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993).
- The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) is a voluntary organization of professional industrial
hygiene personnel in government or educational institutions in the United States. The ACGIH develops and publishes
recommended occupational exposure limits each year called Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for hundreds of chemicals, physical
agents, and biological exposure indices.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide local exhaust ventilation where dust or mist may be generated. Ensure
compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields. If eye contact is likely, wear chemical resistant safety
goggles. Wear chemical safety goggles and/or a face-shield to protect against skin and eye contact when
appropriate. When wet mixing, wear safety goggles with a face-shield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain
and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear protective clothing to minimize skin contact. When potential for contact with
wet material exists, wear TychemÒ or similar chemical protective suit. When potential for contact with dry material
exists, wear disposable coveralls suitable for dust exposure, such as TyvekÒ.
Hand Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Consult a glove supplier for assistance in
selecting an appropriate chemical resistant glove.
Respiratory Protection: A NIOSH approved respirator with N95 (dust, fume, mist) cartridges may be permissible
under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits, or when
symptoms have been observed that are indicative of overexposure. A respiratory protection program that meets
29 CFR 1910.134 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant use of a respirator.
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Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold [ppm]: No data available.
Molecular Formula: Na2SiO3 x 5H20
Decomposition Temperature: No information available
Boiling Point/Range: Not applicable
Freezing Point/Range: Not applicable to solids.
Melting Point/Range: 162 °F
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air=1): Not applicable
Relative Density/Specific Gravity Not applicable
(water=1):
Bulk Density: 54 - 70 lbs/ft3 (loose)
Water Solubility: 28% @ 20 °C
pH: 12.4 (1% aqueous solution)
Volatility: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (ether=1): Not applicable
Partition Coefficient No data available
(n-octanol/water):
Flash point: Not flammable
Flammability (solid, gas): Not flammable
Lower Flammability Level (air): Not flammable
Upper Flammability Level (air): Not flammable
Auto-ignition Temperature: No information available
Viscosity: Not applicable
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Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contact with acids will cause evolution of heat. Carbon monoxide gas may
form upon contact with reducing sugars, food and beverage products in enclosed spaces. When wet, may react with
alkali sensitive metals to form flammable hydrogen gas.
Incompatibilities/ Materials to Avoid: Can generate heat when mixed with acids, When wet avoid prolonged
contact with alkali sensitive metals such as: aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead, tin, zinc because flammable
hydrogen gas can be generated
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TOXICITY DATA:
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Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage. May cause severe irritation, pain and corneal burns
(possibly leading to blindness). The full extent of the injury may not be immediately
apparent.
Skin contact: Causes severe skin burns. May cause redness, irritation, burning sensation,
swelling, blister formation, first, second, or third degree burns.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with coughing, choking, pain and
possibly burns of the mucous membranes. Upon contact with moist mucous
membranes, sodium metasilicate is highly alkaline and may cause corrosive
damage.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause immediate pain and severe burns of the upper
and lower gastrointestinal tract with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
Inhalation (Breathing): Respiratory System Effects: Inhalation exposure may cause irritation, redness of upper
and lower airways, coughing, laryngeospasm and edema, shortness of breath, bronchoconstriction, and possible
pulmonary edema. Severe and permanent scarring may occur. The pulmonary edema may develop several hours
after a severe acute exposure.
Skin: Skin Corrosion. Skin exposure may cause redness, irritation, burning sensation, swelling, blister formation,
first, second, or third degree burns.
Eye: Serious Eye Damage. Exposure to eyes may cause irritation and burns to the eye lids, conjunctivitis, corneal
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edema, and corneal burn. Significant and prolonged contact may cause damage to the internal contents of the
eye. The full extent of the injury may not be immediately apparent.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Gastrointestinal System Effects: Exposure by ingestion may cause irritation, swelling,
and perforation of upper and lower gastrointestinal tissues. Permanent scarring may occur.
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GHS: CARCINOGENICITY:
Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or
OSHA.
MUTAGENIC DATA:
Not classified as a mutagen per GHS criteria. In assays using Bacillus subtilis strains without metabolic activation,
sodium metasilicate (0.005-0.5 M) was not genotoxic.
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ECOTOXICITY DATA:
Aquatic Toxicity:
This material has exhibited moderate toxicity to aquatic organisms.
ADDITIONAL ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: This material has exhibited slight toxicity to terrestrial organisms.
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Container Management:
Dispose of container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Container
rinsate must be disposed of in compliance with applicable regulations.
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LAND TRANSPORT
U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101:
UN NUMBER: UN3253
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Disodium trioxosilicate
HAZARD CLASS/ DIVISION: 8
PACKING GROUP: III
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 8
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U.S. REGULATIONS
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FDA: Sodium Silicates have Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status under specific FDA regulations. Refer
to 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 173, 175, 176, 177, 182, and 184, which is accessible on the FDA's
website. This product is not produced under all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements as
defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
U.S. INVENTORY STATUS: Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA): All components are listed or exempt.
Canadian Chemical Inventory: All components of this product are listed on either the DSL or the NDSL.
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IMPORTANT:
The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by technical personnel and is true and
accurate to the best of our knowledge. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR WARRANTY OR GUARANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS
MADE REGARDING PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, SUITABILITY, STABILITY OR OTHERWISE. This information is
not intended to be all-inclusive as to the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage, disposal and other factors
that may involve other or additional legal, environmental, safety or performance considerations, and OxyChem
assumes no liability whatsoever for the use of or reliance upon this information. While our technical personnel will be
happy to respond to questions, safe handling and use of the product remains the responsibility of the customer. No
suggestions for use are intended as, and nothing herein shall be construed as, a recommendation to infringe any
existing patents or to violate any Federal, State, local or foreign laws
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that information be provided to employees regarding the hazards of
chemicals by means of a hazard communication program including labeling, safety data sheets, training and access
to written records. We request that you, and it is your legal duty to, make all information in this Safety Data Sheet
available to your employees
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