MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                            Last Revision:                February 11, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            SODIUM SILICATE-N

SYNONYMS:             3.22 weight ratio

MANUFACTURERS:  PQ Corporation; Crosfield Company

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Silicic Acid, Sodium salt                        1344-09-8       37.5-38.5%         NE                           NO

Water                                                   7732-18-5       61.5-62.5%         NE                           NO

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, opaque liquid                        Boiling Point (^oF):                                 initial @ 212

Odor:                     Odorless                                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         ND                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.373

Water solubility:            Complete                                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower                        Upper                         

Flammable Limits:                                             Auto Ignition Temperature:

Extinguishing Media:                 Foam, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Protective clothing and pressure demand, self contained breathing apparatus should be worn by firefighters in areas where product is stored.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X       Unstable:                      Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur  X

 

Conditions to Avoid:       Contact with water

 

Materials to Avoid:       Acids, aluminum, tin, zinc and alloys containing these metals.

 

Decomposition Products:          None

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No.

 

EYES:              Causes irritation to the eyes. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:  Causes irritation to all body tissues with which it comes in contact. Use rubber or neoprene gloves when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Inhalation of mist may result in varying degrees of irritation or damage of respiratory tract tissue.  These effects only occur when TLV is exceeded.

 

INGESTION:  DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give several glasses of milk. Seek medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Stop leak, contain and collect material.  All clean up material should then be removed and put in approved containers.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Do not get in eyes or on skin. Product can react violently with acids, and other substances. Product is corrosive to tin, aluminum, zinc and alloys containing these metals and can produce flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse and send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corp.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      NONE

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           NONE

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established