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Fuji Silysia Chemical LTD
5th Fl. Higashi-kan, Dai-niToyota Building,
4-11-27 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Tel: +81 52 583 0451, Fax: +81 52 583 0455
1) Product Identification:
Synonyme: Silica, Amorphous; Silicic Acid; *Amorphous Silicon Dioxide, Lithium Chloride
2) Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient: CAS No
Silica, Amorphous SiO2 7631.86.9
Lithium Chloride: LiCl 7447.41.8
3) Hazards Identification:
Emergency Overview: Affects respiratory system, causes irritation to eyes, kidneys. Can effect child birth.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May cause dryness and irritations to mucous m membrane, nose and thoat. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, dyspnea, wheezing, and non-specific chest illnesses.
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation with dryness and abrasion.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness and pain.
Chronic Exposure: Repeated exposure may cause symptoms similar to the effects on the above.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4) First Aid Measures:
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: Give several glasses of water to dilute, If large amounts were swallowed, get medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
6) Accidental Release Measures:
If its use requires manual handling, wear long sleeves and close-weave cotton gloves with tight-fitting wristlets.
If dusty conditions prevail, collects in an empty container with no dispersion, and wipe off, suck up under the place without a wind. Watch your step.
7) Handling and Storage:
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Take precautions a static electric spark. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for this product.
8) Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Amorphous Silica:
OSHA Silica gel - PEL - 6mg/m3
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 10 mg/m3; TWA: inhalable particulate: 3 mg/m3 (TWA) respirable particulate
Lithium Chloride:
No OSHA vacated PELs are listed for this chemical
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Aitborne exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators:
If its use requires manual handling, wear log sleeves and close-weave cotton gloves with tight-fitting wristlets. If dusty conditions prevail, use of an approved NIOSH / MSHA dust respirator is recommended. Wear googles if dust causes eye discomfort.
9) Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: dry or humid, white bead
Odor: Odorless
Solubility: Silica gel: Insoluble; LiCl: soluble
Boiling Point: 2230°C as a Silica Gel
Melting Point: 1610°C as a Silica Gel
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage
Incompatibilities: Hydrogen fluoride, fluorine, xenon hexafluoride, oxygen difluoride and chlorine trifluoride
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting, moisture and incompatibilities
Cancer Lists:
Ingredient IARC Category
Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9) 3
This is partially taken from Odylic's post#49 where it states that the lithium chloride coating is a health risk. When the beads fracture into microscopic particles they can escape even sheer material and collect onto the cigars or the insides of the container you use. If the minute particles get on your hands you could possibly wipe your eyes or rub your nose and become contaminated by the lithium chloride. Once on the cigars you can inhale the lithium chloride and worse by having the chemical to the burn point and really effect your lungs.
It was mentioned: Do you really want to ruin the cigars you paid good money for.
1) Your smoking.....First and biggest health risk!
2) Your storing your smokes in a chemical atmosphere!
3) Your F*cked if you have experienced #1&2
My goal is to make YOU people aware