Key Features

• High Purity Quartz Composition – > 98 % SiO₂, ensuring minimal impurities.

• Optimized Grain Size Distribution – Uniform 1.0 mm effective size for excellent permeability and filtration depth.

• Low Acid Solubility – Chemically inert and resistant to degradation.

• High Mechanical Strength – Withstands repeated backwashing without loss of integrity.

• Natural, Eco-Friendly Material – Non-toxic, odorless, and safe for potable water applications.

Applications

• Drinking water and municipal filtration plants

• Industrial and commercial water treatment systems

• Swimming pool filters and sand filter units

• Pre-filtration for reverse osmosis (RO) and ultrafiltration (UF) systems

• Wastewater and effluent treatment plants

Packaging

• 25 kg or 50 kg UV-resistant polypropylene sacks

Material Data Sheet (MDS)

Product Name: Silicore 1.0
Chemical Name: Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) — Crystalline Quartz
Manufacturer: Aquasolve Water Technology
Brand Line: Silicore Filtration Media Series
Intended Use: Filtration media for water and wastewater treatment

1. Composition / Information on Ingredients

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

3. Health Hazard Information

• Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation of fine dust may cause respiratory irritation.

• Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.

• Eye Contact: May cause mechanical irritation; flush with water.

• Ingestion: Non-toxic; avoid ingestion of large quantities.

• Chronic Exposure: Contains crystalline silica; long-term exposure to airborne dust may cause silicosis.

4. First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air; seek medical attention if irritation persists.

• Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.

• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

• Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water; no special treatment required.

5. Fire & Explosion Data

• Flammability: Non-flammable.

• Extinguishing Media: Not applicable.

• Explosion Hazards: None.

6. Handling & Storage

• Handle with care to minimize dust generation.

• Store in a dry, cool place away from moisture.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling bulk material.

7. Stability & Reactivity

• Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

• Incompatibility: Hydrofluoric acid reacts with silica to form silicon tetrafluoride gas.

• Decomposition Products: None under normal use.

8. Regulatory Information

• Compliance: Meets AWWA B100 standards for filter media and NSF/ANSI 61 potable water requirements.

• Classification: Non-hazardous solid under GHS.

9. Transport Information

• Not classified as hazardous for transport by road, sea, or air.

• UN Number: Not applicable.

• Proper Shipping Name: Silica Sand (Non-hazardous).

10. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of unused or spent media in accordance with local environmental regulations. Inert material, suitable for landfill or reuse as construction aggregate when clean.