Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7646-79-9
Name of the chemical
Cobaltdichlorid (790/2009)
Concentration
0-10
General Information
Version
FSHS162
Revision date
2026-07-21
Product name
Silica gel desiccant
Product Synonyms
Silicon dioxide; Diatomaceous earth; Infusorial earth
supplier name
Fisher Scientific Company
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Blue Odorless Emergency Overview May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause cancer by inhalation. Hygroscopic Classification of the substance or mixture Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause cancer by inhalation.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. .
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity