General Information
Revision date
2013-05-03
Product name
WEST SYSTEM 406 Colloidal Silica
Product Synonyms
Silicon
Chemical name
Silicon dioxide (amorphous)
CAS No.
112945-52-5
Manufacturer Name
West System Inc
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Company Information
company name
West System Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION May pose a static ignition hazard. White, fluffy powder with no odor.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation
Potential health effects
ACUTE INHALATION: ........................................................................ If exposure limits are exceeded, the respiratory tract may become irritated. May cause shortness of breath, coughing, and/or chest tightness due to temporarily physically overloading the lungs. CHRONIC INHALATION: ................................................................... May aggravate existing respiratory conditions. May cause dryness of mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: ................................................................... May cause irritation and dryness. CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT: ............................................................... Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis due to drying of the skin. EYE CONTACT: ................................................................................. May cause irritation, redness and tearing. INGESTION: ....................................................................................... No known health effects. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: .................................................. Coughing, shortness of breath or irritation of the respiratory tract. Dry, chapped or irritated skin. Irritated or tearing eyes.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin and respiratory conditions, such as dermatitis and asthma.
