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Page 2 of 6 <br />contaminated clothing and shoes. G'tL medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. <br />Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. If victim is fully conscious, give <br />a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. <br />Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, <br />give oxygen. Get medical aid. <br />Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. <br />Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures <br />General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure -demand, <br />MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible. <br />Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. <br />Flash Point: Not applicable. <br />Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. <br />Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. <br />Upper: Not available. <br />NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 <br />Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures <br />General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. <br />Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills <br />immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. <br />Provide ventilation. <br />Section 7 - Handling and Storage <br />Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with <br />adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or <br />inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated shoes. <br />Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Corrosives area. <br />Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection <br />Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility <br />and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. <br />Ex osure Limits <br />Chemical Name <br />ACGIH <br />NIOSH <br />OSHA - Final PELs <br />Sodium metasilicate <br />none listed <br />none listed <br />none listed <br />nonahydrate <br />Sodium metasilicate <br />none listed <br />none listed <br />none listed <br />anhydrous <br />OSHA Vacated PELs: Sodium metasilicate nonahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. <br />Sodium metasilicate anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. <br />Personal Protective Equipment <br />http://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/01516.htm 4/1/2010 <br />