General Information
Revision date
2011-09-02
Product name
Silica aerogel materials
CAS No.
25038-59-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
High performance insulation materials
Manufacturer Name
Aspen Aerogel
Emergency telephone
1-855-847-8555, 800-535-5053, 352-323-3500
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Company Information
company name
Advanced Insolutions
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EHS@aerogel.com, sales@advancedinsolutions.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product is not classified as dangerous material or preparation as defined in EC Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC. Emergency Overview Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract. Dermal contact may cause mechanical irritation.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Eye Contact Inhalation of airborn dusts may cause mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Exposure to dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the eyes. Skin Contact Skin contact with dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion This material is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested in large quantity, the material may produce mechanical irritation and blockage
Acute Health Hazards
Dust from this product is a physical irritant, and may cause temporary irritation or scratchiness of the throat and / or itching and redness of the eyes and skin.
Health hazards
Per the fiberglass manufacturer, the fiberglass is considered textile grade and is not classified as a human carcinogenic by IARC (Group 3), ACGIH (Group A4), NTP, or
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Excessive inhalation of dust may aggravate pre-existing chronic lung conditions including, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Dermal contact may aggravate Exposure existing dermatitis. CARCINOGENICITY C o m p o n e n t A C G I H N T P I A R C Continuous Filament Glass Fibers A4 Not Listed 3 Amorphous Silica NA Not Listed None Calcium Silicate NA Not Listed 3 Synthetic Graphite NA Note Listed None SECTION 2 NOTES: This product is composed of synthetic amorphous silica dioxide. Amorphous silica should not to be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential for adverse health effects from exposure to synthetic amorphous silica.
