Silica Gel
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Silica Dioxide Gel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
112926-00-8
EC
601-214-2
Food Code
E551
Silica Gel, hydrated silicon dioxide, is amorphous porous granules or beads, insoluble but hygroscopic with 800 m²/g surface area for adsorption, indicator types change color at 5-20% RH per PubChem desiccants.
Silica Gel
In transformer breathers for moisture control; in chromatography columns; in food packaging sachets; in catalyst carriers; and in humidity indicators for electronics shipping.
Silicosis from chronic dust; eye abrasive. Non-toxic ingestion; use HEPA filters and moisten for dust suppression in bulk.
Bagged in 25 kg permeable tyvek sacks. Store in desiccant handling areas with RH monitors.
