<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTASSIUM SILICATE (ZACSIL) SOLUTION (ALL GRADES)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes severe eye irritation. See "Other Health
Effects" Section. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases. Contents may develop
pressure on prolonged exposure to heat.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Mists or sprays are irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
Potassium Silicate may cause symptoms of skin irritation such as reddening, swelling, rash, scaling, or
blistering. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. May cause defatting, drying and
cracking of the skin.
Skin Contact:
Not likely to be absorbed through the skin.
Skin Absorption:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00061287
Index:
2008 January 11
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Potassium Silicate (Zacsil) Solution (All Grades).
Product Name:
2008 January 11
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI0130/08A
Silicic Acid, Potassium Salt (Water Solution).
Chemical Name:
Potassium Silicate; Potassium Water Glass; Zacsil Solution; Potassium Metasilicate; Soluble Potash
Water Glass; Electronics 200; Zacsil AG; Grade 30, 865, 18, 865D; Potassium Silicate (Zacsil)
Solution; Potassium Silicate 865 Zacsil; Potassium Silicate 200 Zacsil; Potassium Silicate 30 Zacsil;
Potassium Silicate Zacsil AG.
Synonyms:
Silicates.
Chemical Family:
K2SiO4.
Molecular Formula:
Electroplating, dyeing and printing. Chemical intermediate. Welding.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symb