Cabosil Powder Msds
Cabosil Powder Msds
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended use: Various, Rheological control, Flow agent, Thickening agent, Reinforcing agent in: Coatings,
Adhesives and/or sealants, Inks and toners, Silicone Elastomer, Rubber products,
Dispersion, Suspension, Paints, Cosmetics, Hygiene and sanitary products, Other
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP), its various amendments and adaptations.
Pictogram:
None
Signal Word:
None
Hazard statements:
None
Precautionary statements:
None
This substance is classified as hazardous as a combustible dust by the United States 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR) 2015. The signal word, hazard
statement and precautionary statements in the United States and Canada are: WARNING May form combustible dust
concentrations in air. Keep away from all ignition sources including heat, sparks and flame. Prevent dust accumulations to
minimize explosion hazard.
Do not expose to temperatures above 150°C. Hazardous products of combustion can include carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Eye Contact: May cause mechanical irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause mechanical irritation and skin drying. Avoid contact with skin. No cases of
sensitization in humans have been reported.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to respiratory tract. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at
machinery and at places where dust can be generated. See also Section 8.
Ingestion: Adverse health effects are not expected. See Section 11.
Carcinogenicity: Does not contain any substances greater than 0.1% listed by IARC (International Agency
for Research on Cancer), NTP (National Toxicology Program), OSHA (Occupational Safety
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances
Other Information:
The hyphen (-) means "not applicable"
Skin Contact Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Eye contact Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if symptoms develop.
Inhalation If cough, shortness of breath or other breathing problems occur, move to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if symptoms persist. If necessary, restore normal breathing through
standard first aid measures.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give several glasses of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in Section 2 and/or in
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Section 11.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment. Use foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical or water spray.
A fog is recommended if water is used.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: DO NOT USE high pressure media which could cause formation of a potentially explosible
dust-air mixture.
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). Nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Special protective equipment for Wear suitable protective equipment. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing
fire-fighters apparatus.
Risk of Dust Explosion: Dust may form explosive mixture in air. See also Section 9.
Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
See also Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Contain spilled product on land, if possible. Local authorities should be advised if
significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods for cleaning up: If the spilled material contains dust or has the potential to create dust, use
explosion-proof vacuums and/or cleaning systems suitable for combustible dusts. Use of
a vacuum with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration is recommended. Do not
create a dust cloud by using a brush or compressed air. Dry sweeping is not
recommended. See Section 13.
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Reference to other sections See section 8 for more information. See section 13 for more information.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Provide
appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated.
Do not create a dust cloud by using a brush or compressed air. Dust may form explosible
mixture in air.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges. All metal parts of the mixing and
processing equipment must be earthed/grounded. Ensure all equipment is electrically
earthed/grounded before beginning transfer operations. Fine dust is capable of
penetrating electrical equipment and may cause electrical shorts.
General hygiene considerations: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Do not store together
with volatile chemicals as they may be adsorbed onto product. Store at ambient
conditions. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep in properly labeled
containers.
Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an
explosible mixture if they are released in the atmosphere in sufficient concentrations.
Risk Management Measures (RMM) Per Article 14.4 of the REACH Regulation no exposure scenario has been developed as the
substance is not hazardous.
Exposure guidelines: The table below is a summary. Please see the specific legislation for complete
information.
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NOTE:
In its facilities globally, Cabot Corporation manages silica to the Germany TRGS 900 occupational exposure limit of 4 mg/m³,
TWA, Inhalable fraction
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL): Synthetic Amorphous Silica: As required under the EU Registration, Evaluation and
Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation, the Synthetic Amorphous Silica REACH
Consortium (of which Cabot Corporation is a member) developed a Derived No Effect
Level (DNEL) for Synthetic Amorphous Silica of 4 mg/m3 inhalable (Germany TRGS 900
occupational exposure limit).
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Provide
appropriate local exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be
generated.
Respiratory Protection: Approved respirator may be necessary if local exhaust ventilation is not adequate.
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Hand Protection: Wear protective gloves to prevent skin drying. Use protective barrier cream before
handling the product. Wash hands and other exposed skin with mild soap and water.
Eye/face Protection: Wear eye/face protection. Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing. Wash clothing daily. Work clothing should not be
allowed out of the workplace.
Other: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Emergency
eyewash and safety shower should be located nearby.
Environmental exposure controls: In accordance with all local legislation and permit requirements as applicable for dusts.
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End point is listed "not applicable" due to the inherent properties of the substance
"No information available" indicates testing has not been performed
Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions. Bulk Powder test- Diffusion
cell. Onset Temperature: 321 °C.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Dust may form explosible mixture in air. Avoid dust formation. Do not create a dust cloud
by using a brush or compressed air. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges. All metal parts of the mixing and processing equipment must be
earthed/grounded. Ensure all equipment is electrically earthed/grounded before
beginning transfer operations.
Conditions to avoid: Do not expose to temperatures above 150°C. Keep away from heat and sources of
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Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Information given is based on data obtained from this substance or from similar substances.
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50: LD50/oral/rat = > 5000 mg/kg. No deaths occurred and no signs of toxicity were seen
during the observation periods after single oral administration of the substance. (OECD
423).
Inhalation LC50: Due to the product's physical characteristics, no suitable testing procedure is available
Synthetic Amorphous Silica LD50/dermal/rabbit = > 2000 mg/kg Very slight transient
erythema in one animal. No signs of systemic or organ toxicity (OECD 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation: Primary irritation index = 0.0 @ 24 hr. Not classified as an irritant (OECD 404).
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Not classified as an irritant in rabbit studies (OECD 405). High dust concentrations may
cause mechanical irritation.
Sensitization: No experimental animal data are available. No cases of sensitization in humans have been
reported.
Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic in Ames test. Negative in the chromosome aberration test in Chinese
hamster ovary (CHO) cells.
Reproductive and Developmental No effects on reproductive organs or fetal development have been reported in animal
Toxicity: toxicity studies.
STOT - single exposure: Specific target organ toxicity is not expected after single oral, single inhalation, or single
dermal exposure.
Treated Synthetic Amorphous Silica: Repeated dose toxicity: oral (rat), 28-d, diet, no
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Synthetic Amorphous Silica: Repeated dose toxicity: oral (rat), 2 weeks to 6 months, no
significant treatment-related adverse effects at doses of up to 8% silica in the diet.
Repeated dose toxicity: inhalation (rat), 13 weeks, Lowest Observed Effect Level (LOEL) =
1.3 mg/m3 based on mild reversible effects in the lungs.
Repeated dose toxicity: inhalation (rat), 90 days, LOEL = 1 mg/m3 based on reversible
effects in the lungs and effects in the nasal cavity.
Aspiration Hazard: Based on industrial experience and available data, no aspiration hazard is expected.
12.1. Toxicity
Aquatic Toxicity: Fish (Brachydanio rerio) LC50 (96 h): > 10,000 mg/l; (Method: OECD 203). No acute
toxicity to Daphnia with EL and EL50 ranging from >1000 to 10,000 mg/L (OECD 202).
The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances
No information available.
No information available.
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empty containers, liners or rinsate. State/provincial and local regulations may be different from federal regulations. The person
generating waste must determine its proper classification
Waste from residues/unused Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
products: regulations.
DOT
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
IMDG
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
RID
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
ADR
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
ICAO (air)
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
IATA
14.1 UN/ID no Not regulated
14.2 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated
14.3 Hazard Class Not regulated
14.4 Packing group Not regulated
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European Union
Indication of danger: Not a hazardous substance according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP), its various amendments and
adaptations and Directive 67/548/EEC.
National Regulations
Germany Water hazard class (WGK): nwg (not water endangering) WGK ID Nr.: 1429
International Inventories
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory Complies
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List Complies
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Complies
Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances Complies
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Complies
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances Complies
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances Complies
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Complies
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals Complies
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory Complies
EU Chemical Safety Assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for Synthetic Amorphous Silica.
EU Exposure Scenarios: Per Article 14.4 of the REACH Regulation no exposure scenario has been developed as the substance is
not hazardous.
Pharmaceutical Use:
Not permitted
References: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, September 2005. "Silica, amorphous". DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.
2005-149. National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA. p. 277
Contacts:
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Disclaimer:
The information set forth is based on information that Cabot Corporation believes to be accurate. No warranty, expressed or
implied, is intended. The information is provided solely for your information and consideration and Cabot assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance thereon. In the event of a discrepancy between the information on the non-English document
and its English counterpart, the English version shall supersede.
Version: 4
All names annotated with the Òor Ô symbol are trademarks of the Cabot Corporation or its affiliates
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