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

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 24261
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O

• Boiling Point: 2230°C
• Color: Blue
• Melting Point: 1610°C to 1728°C
• Physical Form: Granular
• Density: 2.17 to 2.66g/cm³
• Material: Silica Gel
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Mesh Size: -6+16 Mesh
• Odor: Odorless
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alkalies. Insoluble in water.
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: Silica Gel Desiccant

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H350i-H360F
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-545-4
RTECSNumber	VV7565000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only