MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                              SYNTHETIC IRON OXIDE (YELLOW)



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1 Identification Of Substance, Preparation And Company

     � Product details

      SYNTHETIC YELLOW OXIDE Grades: 813 / 814

     � Manufacturer / Supplier

      RAVESHIA PIGMENTS LIMITED



  � Marketing Office:

    Plot No.25, Gulmohar Park, Gulmohar Road,

    Juhu Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400 049-India

    Ph:+91(22)2621 2222/23/24/25 Fax:+91(22)2621 2226

    Email Address : - raveshia@vsnl.com

  � Factory Address:

    Plot No 45/46, G.I.D.C,

    Vapi Dist Bulsar 396 195, GUJARAT.

    Telephone / Telefax

    Tel : (00 91) 2638 30797



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2 Composition / information on ingredients

     � Chemical characterization

     � Description:

       Synthetic Iron Oxide

     � Dangerous components:

     CAS NO.                  Description Index R-phrases

     1310 - 14-1              C.I.Pigment Yellow 42

                              EINECS: 215-176-6









3 Hazards identification

     � Hazard description:

      Non hazardous



  � Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

      To our present knowledge the product is not a substance subject to mandatory marking in accordance

      with EEC - Directive 67/548/EEC or amendments..









4 First-aid measures

      � After inhalation:

          Let in fresh air.

      � After skin contact:

          Wash away with soap and water and rinse.

      � After eye contact:

          Flush with plenty of water (10 - 15 min).



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                                    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                            according to 91/155 EC



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PRODUCT :          SYNTHETIC YELLOW OXIDE

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5 Fire-fighting measures

     � Suitable extinguishing media:

      No restriction.

     � Special risk posed by the substance or by the actual preparation, its combustion

       products or gases discharged:

      No particular measures required:

     � Special protective equipment:

      Appropriate breathing apparatus may be required.







6 Accidental release measures

     � Measures for cleaning/collecting:

      Do not use a dry brush as dust clouds can be created.







7 Handling and storage

     � Handling:

     � Information for safe handling:

      Usual precautions for nuisance dust should be observed.

     � Storage:

     � Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

      Store in roofed places at room temperature.

      Keep containers tightly sealed.









8 Exposure controls/personal protection

     � Additional information about engineering measures:

       No further details, see sec 7.

     � Personal protective equipment:

     � Respiratory protection:

      If workplace limits are exceeded, a gas mask approved for this particular job must be worn.







9 Physical and chemical properties

                                                  Powder

 Form:

                                                  Yellow

 Colour:

                                                  Odourless

 Odour:

 Change in condition

                                                  Not applicable.

 Melting point:

                                                  Inapplicable.

 Flash point:

                                                  Inapplicable.

 Flammablity:

                                                  Inapplicable.

 Explosive Properties:

                                                  Not applicable.

 Vapour Pressure: (20°C)

                                                  4,1 g/ cm3. DIN/ISO/787 part 10B

 Density: (20°C)

 Solubility in water: (20°C)                      < 0,3 %DIN/ISO/787/3.

 pH-value: (100 g/1 H2O / 20°C )                  at   4.5-7 DIN/ISO 787 part 9





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10 Stability and reactivity

  � Hazardous decomposition products:

      None, if handled according to order.







11 Toxicological information

  � Experience on practice:

      This product is unlikely to harm health, given normal and proper handling and

      hygienic precautions.





12 Ecological information

  � Do not empty the product into drains and waters without primary treatment and

    do not store on public depositories:





13 Disposal considerations

  � Product:

  � Recommendation

      Pass on to an appropriate waste dump.

  � Contaminated packaging:

  � Recommendation:

      Contaminated packaging must be emptied of all residues.

      Following appropriate cleaning, they may be sent to a recycling plant.







14 Transport information

 � The product does not constitute a hazardous substance in

   national / international road, rail, sea and air transport.









15 Regulatory information

  �   Classification according to EEC Directives:

  �   Danger symbol and danger designation: No danger symbols

  �   Risk phrases: None

  �   Safety phrases: None

  �   Additional Information:

      To our present knowledge the product is not a substance subject to mandatory

      marking in accordance with EEC-Directive 67/548/EEC or amendments.









16 Other information

      These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee

      for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

  � Department issuing data specification sheet :

      Product safety department