MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: EcoDrill™ 317 Potassium Silicate Solution
Date Prepared:
03/29/05
Page: 1 of 5
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
EcoDrill™ 317 Potassium silicate solution
Product description:
A 2.50 weight ratio potassium silicate, 29.1% solution in water
Manufacturer:
PQ Corporation
P. O. Box 840
Valley Forge, PA USA
Phone number: 610-651-4200
In case of emergency call:
1 610-651-4200
For transportation emergency
Call CHEMTREC:
1 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical and Common Name CAS Registry Number Wt. %
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Water
7732-18-5
70.9% Not Established Not Established
Silicic acid, potassium salt;
Potassium silicate
1312-76-1
29.1% Not Established Not Established
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Clear to hazy, colorless, odorless, thick liquid. Causes mild eye
irritation, slight skin irritation, and digestive tract irritation.
Spray mist causes irritation to respiratory tract. High pH is
harmful to aquatic life. Noncombustible. Spills are slippery.
Reacts with acids, ammonium salts, reactive metals and some
organics.
Eye contact:
Causes mild irritation to the eyes.
Skin contact:
Causes slight irritation to the skin.
Inhalation:
Spray mist irritating to respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation to mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
Chronic hazards:
No known chronic hazards. Not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA
as a carcinogen.
Physical hazards:
Dries to form glass film which can easily cut skin. Spilled
material is very slippery. Can etch glass if not promptly
removed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.
MSDS
Trade Name: EcoDrill™ 317 Potassium Silicate Solution
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