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
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
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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