Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
61790-53-2
Name of the chemical
diatomaceous earth
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Celite
Product Synonyms
Infusorial earth; Diatomaceous earth; Diatomite
CAS No.
61790-53-2
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Grey Odorless Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Classification of the substance or mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
