MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name:
BW 50™ Sodium Silicate Solution
Date Prepared: 05/08/06
Page: 1 of 5
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
BW 50™ Sodium silicate solution
Product description:
A 1.60 weight ratio sodium silicate, 42.5% solution in water
Manufacturer:
PQ Corporation
P. O. Box 840
Valley Forge, PA 19482 USA
Telephone:
610-651-4200
In case of emergency call:
610-651-4200
For transportation emergency
Call CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical and Common Name CAS Registry Number Wt. %
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Water
7732-18-5
57.5% Not Established Not Established
Silicic acid, sodium salt;
Sodium silicate
1344-09-8
42.5% Not Established Not Established
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Clear to hazy, colorless, odorless, thick liquid. Corrosive to
eyes, skin, and digestive tract. Spray mist is corrosive to
respiratory tract. Due to high pH of product, release into
surface water is harmful to aquatic life. Noncombustible.
Spills are slippery. Reacts with acids, ammonium salts,
reactive metals and some organics.
Eye contact:
Corrosive. Causes eye burns.
Skin contact:
Corrosive. Causes skin burns.
Inhalation:
Corrosive. Spray mist causes burns to respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Causes burns 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. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
medical attention immediately. Wash clothing befor