Diatomaceous Earth is used across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and research settings as an amorphous silica material with the molecular formula O2Si and a molecular weight of 60.084. It has a high Melting Point of 1710.0 °C and a Boiling Point of 2230.0 °C. Due to its hazardous nature, it carries the signal word "Danger" and may cause skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and potentially cancer.

• CAS Number: 61790-53-2
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Melting Point: 1710.0 °C
• Exact Mass: 59.966755773
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Boiling Point: 2230.0 °C
• Molecular Weight: 60.084
• Vapour Density: 2.2
• Hazard Statements:
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
• H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]