Product Information

~ Davison

MS 512
Adsorbent for Drying and Purification of
Gases and Liquids

1) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SYLOBEAD® MS 512 is a highly porous, crystalline aluminosilicate in beaded form. The pore openings in
the crystals have a diameter of approximately 4 Å.

2) PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Available on request.

3) TYPICAL PROPERTIES

The following data are given for information purposes only:

Property Unit Typical Value

Bulk Density g/l 700

Total Volatile (950°C) % 2,0
H2O-Adsorption Capacity 10 % r.h., 25°C % 18,4
H2O-Adsorption Capacity 80 % r.h., 25°C % 22,5
Crush Strength N 60
Bead Size mm 2.5-5.0

4) RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

SYLOBEAD® MS 512 is a product for dynamic drying of most gases and vapors. It can also be used to
remove other impurities with effective molecule diameters smaller than 4 Å. Typical applications for
SYLOBEAD® MS 512 are drying/purification of natural gas, reformer gas and air. SYLOBEAD® MS 512 is
further used as Chloride Trap for HCl containing gases.

Certified Quality System DIN ISO 9001 DQS Reg. No. 0924 see reverse side also
5) PACKAGING INFORMATION
SYLOBEAD® MS 512 is supplied in steel drums, big bags or silo trucks.
150 kg/216.5 l drum 4 drums/pallet 600 kg/pallet pallet: 1200 x 1000 mm
800 kg/big bag on pallet pallet: 1000 x 1000 mm
Details of silo truck delivery (pneumatic loading) on request.

6) HANDLING AND STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

SYLOBEAD® MS 512 should be handled so as to avoid generation of dusty conditions at the workplace.
When pouring into a container in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust, earth both containers
electrically to prevent a static electric spark and the risk of explosion. Additional information can be found in
our Safety Data Sheet. Storage in a dry warehouse is recommended. Extended exposure to UV light
degrades the big bag material and this should be avoided. Open packages should be resealed to prevent
contamination and adsorption of water or other gases and vapors. The material in drums should be used
within 4 years, the material in big bags within 6 months (from the date of production).

7) HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

SYLOBEAD® MS 512 is a synthetic aluminosilicate bound with a mineral clay. In active conditions it will
release heat when adsorbing water or other substances. If a large quantity of sieve quickly adsorbs water,
the molecular sieve can become hot enough to cause thermal burns of the skin; contact has to be avoided
under these conditions. Information to date indicates that the synthetic aluminosilicate is not toxic and does
not cause fibrosis. The product contains, however, a small amount (ca. 1 %) of quartz carried over from the
mineral binders. At present, EU Regulations do not require safety labelling of products containing quartz.
However, quartz has been recently classified by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) as
carcinogenic to humans by inhalation (Group 1). Furthermore, quartz can cause silicosis or other lung
diseases on prolonged exposure. When handling Molecular Sieve Beads the concentration of respirable
quartz in the working environment is expected to be well below the limits allowed by the worker protection
regulations. Nevertheless, the user is responsible for controlling the working environment according to local
regulations, e.g. in the UK: COSHH Regulations; in Germany: Gefahrstoffverordnung and TRGS 900. The
Occupational Exposure Limit for synthetic aluminosilicate in Germany is 6 mg/m³ for fine dust (MAK). The
Occupational Exposure Limit for quartz in Germany is 0.15 mg/m³ for fine dust (MAK). Additional
information can be found in our Safety Data Sheet. Please refer also to national laws and regulations.

8) OTHER INFORMATION
We hope the information given here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge which we believe to
be true and accurate and is offered for the user's consideration, investigation and verification. Accordingly,
save in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct of ourselves and our agents, we will not be
liable for any damages resulting from errors, omissions or non-compliance of the information set forth
herein. Further, please read all statements, recommendations or suggestions in conjunction with our
General Conditions of Delivery, Performance and Payment which limit our liability with respect to all goods
supplied by us. Test methods are available on request.

9) PRINCIPAL SALES OFFICES

GRACE GmbH & Co. KG, In der Hollerhecke 1, D-67545 Worms, Germany, Tel.: +49/6241/403-00,
Fax: +49/6241/403 211
W.R. GRACE Italiana S.p.A., Via Trento 7, I-20017 Passirana di Rho, Italy, Tel.: +39/02/93537.1,
Fax: +39/02/93537581
GRACE S.A., Calle Riera de Fonollar 12, E-08030 San Boi de Llobregat , Barcelona, Spain
Tel.: +34/93/635 10 34, Fax: +34/93/635 11 33
GRACE Davison, Oak Park Business Centre, Alington Road, Little Barford, St. Neots,
Cambridgeshire PE19 6WL, England, Tel.: +44/1480/324430, Fax: +44/1480-324433
GRACE AB, Berga Allé 1, SE-254 52, Helsingborg, Sweden, Tel.: +46/42/167800, Fax: +46/42/167805
W.R. GRACE S.A., 33, route de Gallardon, Boîte Postale 39, F-28234 Epernon Cédex, France
Tel.: +33/237/188841, Fax: +33/237/188690
W.R. GRACE & Co., 7500 Grace Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21044, USA,
Tel.: +1/410/531-4000, Fax: +1/410/531-4047
W.R. GRACE (Hong Kong) Ltd., Units 1001-3, 10/F, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai,
Hong Kong, Tel.: +852/25 90 28 28, Fax: +852/28 56 07 12
GRACE Brasil Ltda., Rua Albion, 229 - 10o floor, Lapa, Sao Paulo, cep 05077-130, Brasil,
Tel.: +55 (11) 3649 27 04 / 05 /07, Fax: +55 (11) 3649-2706
The above information is given in good faith, but without guarantee. No patent liability is assumed.

Printed in Germany SYLOBEAD MS 512

May 18, 2004 Supersedes: July 15, 2002