ICSC 1137 - SODIUM SILICATE (solution 25-50%)

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SODIUM SILICATE (solution 25-50%)	ICSC: 1137 (October 2001)
Sodium silicate Silicic acid, sodium salt Waterglass

CAS #: 1344-09-8

EC Number: 215-687-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
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	CLASSIFICATION & 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.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids, aluminium and zinc.
PACKAGING

SODIUM SILICATE (solution 25-50%)

ICSC: 1137

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
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).	Formula: Na₂Si₃O₇ Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water at 20°C: miscible

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

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).

Formula: Na₂Si₃O₇

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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The aerosol is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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