Silica gel desiccant

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of Canada

Revision date

2025-12-18

Product name

Silica gel desiccant

Product Synonyms

Silicon dioxide; Diatomaceous earth; Infusorial earth

Manufacturer Name

Fisher Scientific

Emergency telephone

1-800-234-7437, 800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360F, H411

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer by inhalation May damage fertility

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity

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