Handling PPT
Handling of Precipitated Silica
General Information
This information is intended to guide handler and to provide him necessary cautions to be observed during handling to the product.
Any fine dust particles when inhaled excessively leads to an overload to the respiratory tract which can cause disorder of this tract. Although the product contains silica but there is no report of Silicosis on the people handling the product. The reason behind is, that the product is amorphous in nature and not crystalline in nature.
Generally when silica comes in contact with the skin it creates a feeling of dryness on the exposed part. In situation the handler should wash the product from the exposed part and apply some oil or cream to the skin.
• Protection measures
• First - Aid
• Disposal, Health Effects
• Toxicology, Ecology
• Handling and storage
• Packaging and Shipping
