Classic Silica Aerogel Monolith

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

2.3 Other hazards

No known or identified OSHA hazards

Hazard statements

No known or identified GHS dangerous substances

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable HMIS CLASSIFICATION (scale 0-4):

Health hazards

0 Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

0 The production of this material uses precursors with the following GHS dangerous substance codes. All precursors are expected to be removed during processing, but this has not been confirmed at the time of publishing: 1 of 8 PRECAUTIONARY HAZARDS: P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Dust may be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Eye Contact: Exposure to fragments or dust from this product can produce a drying sensation and mechanical irritation of the eyes. Skin Contact: Skin contact with fragments or 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. If ingested in large quantity, the material may locally dehydrate contacted tissue, produce mechanical irritation, and or result in blockage.

Acute Health Hazards

Fragments and dust from this product are a physical irritant and may cause temporary irritation or scratchiness of the throat and/or itching and redness of the eyes and skin Chromic Health: Product is not known to pose any chronic health hazards.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Excessive inhalation of fragments or dust may aggravate pre existing chronic lung conditions including, but not limited to, Exposure: bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Dermal contact may aggravate existing dermatitis. This product is composed of amorphous silicon dioxide, also referred to as silica gel or amorphous precipitated silica. Amorphous silica should not be confused with crystalline silica. Epidemiological studies indicate low potential for adverse health effects from exposure to amorphous silica.