Product Identifiers | Amorphous Silica, Glass Oxide, or Soda-Lime Silicon Dioxide |
Product Use | Building materials (tiles, roofing materials, coatings and paint), abrasives for dry or wet sanding, filtration, mulching, decoration, oil absorbent, drainage element, hydroponics |
Product Name | Vitrum Pure |
Product Identification and Use
Impurities
Products may contain metals, paper, plastic or other contamination up to 1% of volume.
Physical Data
Physical State | Solid |
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) | 2,5 |
Softening Point (°C) | 726°C |
Solubility in Water | N/A |
Apperance | Transparent or colored particulate |
Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability | Product is non-flammable, nonexplosive, stable under normal conditions, transportation and storing. |
Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability | Stable |
Materials to Avoid | Hydroflouric Acid |
Decomposition | Will not occur |
Polymerization | Will not occur |
Health Hazard Data
Nuisance Dust (Total) | 15 mg/m3 TLV (units) depends on particle size |
Nuisance Dust (Respirable) | 15 mg/m3 TLV (units) depends on particle size |
Routes of Entry |
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Health Hazard | Dust in excess of recommended exposure limits may result in irritation to the respiratory tract |
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure | Eye and respiratory irritation may result if recommended exposure limits are exceeded |
Carcinogenicity | Soda lime glass is not listed on the list of carcinogens |
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician |
Skin Contact | The product is not hazardous by skin contact, but removal of particles and cleaning the skin after use is advisable |
Ingestion | No specific intervention is indicated as the product is not hazardous by ingestion. However, if symptoms occur, consult a physician |
Inhalation | If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician |
Health and risk protection
We recommend wearing protective accessories while manipulating with our product – protective glasses, suit, respirator and gloves.
Toxicology Information
The product is toxic harmless.
Handling & Storage
Do not eat, drink, smoke while manipulating with our product. Use protective wear. Wash your hands after handling. Product does not contain crystal quartz, only amorphous quartz. Does not cause silicosis.
Waste disposal
Product can be disposed at dumping site along with not-dangerous waste.