Ecological Assessment of Storm Impacts

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Amorphous silica

Basic Information

Synonym(s): Amorphous silica gel; alpha-quartz; Diatomaceous earth, calcined; Cab-O-Sil; colloidal silica; Fumed silica; fused quartz; rock crystal; Silica
Formula: SiO₂
Molecular Weight: 60.08
Contaminant Type: Amorphous silica is an insecticide.
Notes: Totally porous silica gel, with excellent dry-packing properties. It is moisture sensitive. Silicagel with blue grains to indicate the degree of humidity.
Additional Information: Amorphous silica is reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. ^d

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