SAFETY DATA SHEET
Silica Gel Pellets, Orange
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Silica Gel Pellets, Orange
Other Names:
Silica Gel preparation; Silica, amorphous [Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel]; Precipitated silica (a).
Product Number(s):
C81-005, C81-020, C81-250
CAS Number:
112926-00-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Desiccant.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
None.
Precautionary Statement(s)
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not classified.
Ingestion:
Not classified.
Eyes:
Not classified.
Skin:
Not classified.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Precipitated silica (a)
112926-00-8
99-100
-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Inhalation
After inhalation: fresh air
Skin Contact
Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use extinguisher relative to the combustible materials on fire.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Refer to Section 8 for proper protective equipment
Environmental precautions
Not available.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions necessary
Conditions for safe storage
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Precipitated silica (a), CAS 112926-00-8
10mg/m3
-
-
Engineering controls
Required when dusts are generated: Mechanical extraction sufficient to maintain the airborne concentration below the recommended exposure level.Eyebath/eyewash, Safety shower & general washroom facilities.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
not required
Body protection
Required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Respiratory protection
Dust respirator. Ensure respirator is clean, well-fitting and in good working order. All respirators should comply with Australian Standard AS 1716 and be used in accordance with AS 1715.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Orange beads, when moist turn green
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
>1000°C
Solubility
Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
The product is not flammable.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no information available
Conditions to avoid
no information available
Incompatible materials
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Hazardous properties are relatively improbable
Skin contact
Hazardous properties are relatively improbable
Ingestion
Hazardous properties are relatively improbable
Inhalation
Hazardous properties are relatively improbable. Inhalation of the dusts should be avoided as even inert dusts may impair respiratory organ functions
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
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.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned
containers like the product itself.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information avaliable.
Special precautions for users
Not regulated.
Additional information
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
22 September 2025
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
Supelco Safety Data Sheet "Silica gel with indicator (orange gel)" https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/mm/1.01969?userType=anonymous 22/06/2024
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