Silica gel desiccant, indicating, -6+16 mesh granules, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11498570	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044389.30	250 g
11418580	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044389.A1	1 kg
11408580	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044389.A7	5 kg

Description

Silica gel desiccant is used to dry the air in industrial compressed air systems. It is also used as a preservation tool to control relative humidity in museum and library exhibitions and storage. Further, it is employed in diagnostic test strips, inhalation devices, syringes, drug test kits and hospital sanitation kits. In addition to this, it is used as a stationary phase in chromatography.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563

• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• PubChem CID: 24261
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O

Specifications

• Color: Blue
• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Material: Silica Gel
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• Odor: Odorless
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563
• Chemical Name or Material: Silica gel desiccant

• Physical Form: Granular
• Density: 2.17 to 2.66g/cm³
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Mesh Size: -6+16 Mesh
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alkalies. Insoluble in water.
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane
• PubChem CID: 24261
• Grade: ACS

Safety and Handling

P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c

H350i-H360F

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Silica gel desiccant, indicating

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH208-Contains . May produce an allergic reaction.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Silica, Cobalt chloride

RUO – Research Use Only