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SODIUM SILICATE (solution 25-50%)
ICSC: 1137
Peer-Review Status: 17.10.2001 Validated
Sodium silicate
Silicic acid, sodium salt
Waterglass 
CAS #: 1344-09-8 RTECS #: VV9365000
EINECS #: 215-687-4
 		    Formula: Na2Si3O7

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!   
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use ventilation. Use local exhaust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves.  First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from strong acids, aluminium and zinc. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS 25-50% SODIUM SILICATE SOLUTION IN WATER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts with aluminium and zinc. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):. 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The aerosol is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water at 20°C: miscible  		 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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