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EC number: 273-761-1 | CAS number: 69012-64-2 Amorphous silicon dioxide particles from the volatilization and vaporization of furnace feed materials in the manufacture of ferrosilicon and silicon.
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Inhalation: Mechanical irritation of airways: Remove person from Silica fume exposed areas.
Skin contact: Wash skin with water and/or a mild detergent.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with water/saline solution. See a physician upon persistent discomfort.
Ingestion: Remove source of further ingestion. See inhalation.
Fire-fighting measures
Silica Fume is not combustible and the dust entails no danger of explosion
Extinguishing media: Not applicable.
Accidental release measures
Avoid handling that generates dust build-up and exposure to silica fume.
Released material should be collected in suitable containers.
Handling and storage
Handling: Avoid dust generation.
Keep away from hydrofluoric acid (HF). Reactions with HF leads to the formation of toxic gases (SiF4).
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Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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- The product is not subject to ADR/RID regulations.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
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- The product is not subject to ADN(R) regulations.
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- The product is not subject to IMDG regulations.
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- The product is not subject to ICAO-TI / IATA regulations.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Occupational Exposure Limit, Denmark:
Siliciumdioxid-aerosol, respirabel (1994): 2 mg/m3
Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability: Stable
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Microsilica is soluble in in hydrofluoric acid (HF) forming toxic gas (SiF4). Heating the product above 500°C over a long period of time, will result in transformation from amorphous silicone to solid, cristalline phases (Cristobalite, Tridymite), wich may cause pulmonary fibrosis (silicosis).
Incompatible materials:
hydrogen fluoride; Fluorides; Sodium
Disposal considerations
No specific requirements.
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