Drierite™, indicating (CaSO{4}), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Drierite™, indicating (CaSO{4}) is used as a desiccant. It is used as a drying agent utilized for the efficient and rapid drying of air, industrial gases, refrigerants, organic liquids and solids. Further, it is used to maintain a dry atmosphere in storage spaces, vaults, commercial packages, and other enclosures. In addition to this, it is involved in the protection of hygroscopic materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-18-9
• Molecular Formula: CaO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00010912
• InChI Key: OSGAYBCDTDRGGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 24497
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31346
• IUPAC Name: calcium sulfate
• SMILES: [Ca++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Color: Blue
• Physical Form: Granular
• Quantity: 2270 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Solubility Information: Soluble aq. soln..
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Grade: Laboratory
• Chemical Name or Material: Drierite

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Drierite, indicating

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Calcium sulphate

RUO – Research Use Only