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Date Printed: 3/5/2015
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Chemical Name CAS-No.
Weight %
Less Than
ACGIH TLV-
TWA
ACGIH TLV-
STEL
OSHA PEL-TWA
OSHA PEL-
CEILING
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 15.0 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all doors and windows to achieve cross-
ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must
be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves to prevent prolonged skin contact. Nitrile or Neoprene gloves may afford adequate skin
protection.
EYE PROTECTION: Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Refer to safety supervisor or industrial hygienist for further guidance regarding types of
personal protective equipment and their applications.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly with soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately and launder before reuse.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Liquid
Physical State:
Liquid
Odor:
Mild
Odor Threshold:
N.E.
Relative Density:
1.120
pH:
9 - 11
Freeze Point, °C:
N.D.
Viscosity:
No Information
Solubility in Water:
Soluble
Partition Coefficient, n-
octanol/water:
No Information
Decompostion Temp., °C:
No Information
Boiling Range, °C:
212 - 212
Explosive Limits, vol%:
N.A. - N.A.
Flammability:
Does not Support Combustion
Flash Point, °C:
>93
Evaporation Rate:
Slower than Ether
Auto-ignition Temp., °C:
No Information
Vapor Density:
Heavier than Air
Vapor Pressure:
No Information
(See "Other information" Section for abbreviation legend)
10. Stability and Reactivity
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with strong acid and strong bases.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong alkalies.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
11. Toxicological information
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - EYE CONTACT: Irritating, and may injure eye tissue if not removed promptly.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - SKIN CONTACT: Low hazard for usual industrial handling or commercial handling by trained
personnel.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INHALATION: High gas, vapor, mist or dust concentrations may be harmful if inhaled. Avoid
breathing fumes, spray, vapors, or mist.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INGESTION: Substance may be harmful if swallowed.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC HAZARDS: No Information
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin Contact
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