Silica Gel Desiccant   Photovolt part number: 2791004

CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS    DOT CLASS    SARA TITLE 313
Silica; Silicon Dioxide;       NR              No
Silica Gel; Amorphous Silica
FORMULA                     F.W.          CAS#                 
SiO2                        60.09       7631-86-9   
PHYSICAL DATA
Insoluble in water. Insoluble in acids. Soluble in HF.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White beads. odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. Not considered hazardous- Avoid inhalation of dust.
FIRE HAZARDS
None.
EXTINGUISHER               FLASHPOINT      LEL      UEL
Fight surrounding fire.       N/A          N/A      N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Dust may be hazardous if inhaled over a long term. May cause
silicosis (lung disorders). May irritate eyes. LD/TD no data.
OSHA PEL: TWA 6 mg/m^3. Cancer review: inadequate evidence.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use goggles and adequate ventilation to avoid nuisance dust.
Dust mask may be used if deemed necessary to prevent inhalation.
FIRST AID
Wash eyes thoroughly with water after contact. If irritation
persists, get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Sweep up and discard with solid waste (trash can).

DATE:        PREPARED BY:    
1/28/08         JHN