Silica Gel Safety Use

Substance name: Birchsorb Silica

Synonyms: Container desiccant, dehumidifying agent, moisture control agent.

Chemical name and formula: Silica Gel, silicon dioxide

Trade name: BIRCHSORB SILICA

CAS: Silicon dioxide    112926-00-8

EINECS: Silicon dioxide        

Molecular Weight: n/a

REACH Registration number:  Silicon dioxide         01-2119379499-16-0080

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Please check the identified uses in table 1 of the Appendix of this SDS.

Uses advise against: There are no uses advised against.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Name:	Birch Chemicals Limited
Address:	Melton Ross Quarries, Barnetby, North Lincolnshire DN38 6AE
Phone N°:	+44(0)1652 686080
Fax N°:	+44(0)1652 686081
E-mail of competent person(s) responsible for the SDS:	ghorton@singletonbirch.co.uk

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Phone N°:

+44(0)1652 686000

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance

2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008

N/A

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1 Labelling according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008

Signal word: N/A

Hazard pictogram: None required 

2.3 

2.4 Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance.

No other hazards identified.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances

Main constituent

Name:                                     Silicon dioxide >95%

Secondary constituent

Name:                                     Macromolecular material <5%

Impurities

No impurities relevant for classification and labelling.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

No known delayed effects. Consult a physician for all exposures except for minor instances.

Following inhalation

Move source of dust or move person to fresh air. Obtain medical attention immediately.

Following skin contact

Wash skin with soap and water for at least

Following eye contact

Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical

advice if irritation develops.

Following ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The mixture is not toxic via the oral, dermal, or inhalation route.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Follow the advice given in section 4.1

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

5.1.1 Suitable extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: The product is not combustible. Use a dry powder, foam or CO₂ fire extinguisher to extinguish the surrounding fire. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

5.1.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media

N/A

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

N/A

5.3 Advice for fire fighters

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing – wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

Avoid inhalation of dust – ensure that sufficient ventilation or suitable respiratory protective equipment is used, wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

6.1.2 For emergency responders

Keep dust levels to a minimum.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing – wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

Avoid inhalation of dust – ensure that sufficient ventilation or suitable respiratory protective equipment is used, wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

6.2 Environmental precautions

Contain the spillage. Keep the material dry if possible. Cover area if possible to avoid unnecessary dust hazard. Avoid uncontrolled spills to watercourses and drains.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Pick up the product mechanically, using a vacuum suction unit, or shovel into bags.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For more information on exposure controls/personal protection or disposal considerations, please check section 8 and 13 of this safety data sheet.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

7.1.1 Protective measures

None required.

7.1.2 Advice on general occupational hygiene

N/A

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

The substance should be stored under dry conditions.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Please check the identified uses in table 1 of the Appendix of this SDS.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

SCOEL recommendation (SCOEL/SUM/137 February 2008;

Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL), 8 h TWA: N/A

Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL), 8h TWA: N/A

Short-term exposure limit (STEL), 15 min: N/A

PNEC aqua = N/A

PNEC soil/groundwater = N/A

8.2 Exposure controls

N/A

8.2.1Appropriate engineering controls

N/A

8.2.2 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

8.2.2.1 Eye/face protection

N/A

8.2.2.2 Skin protection

N/A

8.2.2.3 Respiratory protection

N/A

8.2.2.4 Thermal hazards

The substance does not represent a thermal hazard, thus special consideration is not required.

8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls

None required

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance: Transparent granules

Odour: odourless

Odour threshold: N/A

pH: 3-6

Melting point: > 200 °C

9.2 Other information

Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity

N/A

10.2 Chemical stability

Under normal conditions of use and storage (dry conditions), mixture is stable.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

N/A

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Minimise exposure to air and moisture to avoid degradation.

10.5 Incompatible materials

N/A

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

None. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Calcium oxide is classified as irritating to skin and the respiratory tract and it entails a risk of serious damage to the eye. The occupational exposure limit for the prevention of local sensory irritation and decrease of lung function parameters as critical effects is OEL (8 h) = 1 mg/m³ respirable dust.

 

Toxicity endpoints	Outcome of the effects assessment
Absorption	N/A
Acute toxicity	N/A
Irritation / corrosion	N/A
Sensitisation	N/A
Repeated dose toxicity	N/A
Mutagenicity	N/A
Carcinogenicity	N/A
Toxicity for reproduction	N/A

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity

No data available

12.2 Bioaccumulative potential

Not relevant for inorganic substances

12.3 Mobility in soil

N/A

12.4 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

N/A

12.5 Other adverse effects

No other adverse effects are identified

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Disposal should be in accordance with local and national legislation. Dispose of container and contents in accordance with applicable member state and local requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

BirchSorb Silica is not classified as hazardous for transport (ADR (Road), RID (Rail), IMDG / GGVSea (Sea).

14.1 UN-Number

N/A

14.2 UN proper shipping name

Silicon dioxide

14.3 Transport hazard class

N/A

14.4 Packing group

N/A

14.5 Environmental hazards

None

14.6 Special precautions for user

Avoid any release of dust during transportation, by using air-tight tanks for powders and covered trucks for pebbles.

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance

Authorisations: Not required

Restrictions on use: None

Other EU regulations: None

National regulations: N/A

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

N/A

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Data is based on our latest knowledge but does not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and does not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

16.1 Hazard / Precautionary Statements

N/A

16.2 Risk / Safety Phrases

N/A

16.3 Abbreviations

EC₅₀:   median effective concentration

LC₅₀:   median lethal concentration

LD₅₀:   median lethal dose

NOEC: no observable effect concentration

WEL:   workplace exposure limit

OEL:   occupational exposure limit

PBT:   persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic chemical

PNEC: predicted no-effect concentration

STEL:  short-term exposure limit

TWA:  time weighted average

vPvB:  very persistent, very bioaccumulative chemical

16.4 Revision

Disclaimer

This safety data sheet (SDS) is based on the legal provisions of the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006; article 31 and Annex II), as amended. Its contents are intended as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material. It is the responsibility of recipients of this SDS to ensure that the information contained therein is properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product. Information and instructions provided in this SDS are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge at the date of issue indicated. It should not be construed as any guarantee of technical performance, suitability for particular applications, and does not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. This version of the SDS supersedes all previous versions.