Updated February 20, 2007
Blackstar Red Mica
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. Product Identification Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms in-
clude: coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath when inhaled.
Product Name: Blackstar Red Mica
INCI Name: Blackstar Red Cosmetic Pigment Ingestion: Not an intended route of exposure. May be hazardous in
case of ingestion. Symptoms include: gastrointestinal tract upset and
Chemistry: Inorganic pigments
diarrhea.
CAS Number: 12001-26-2 (mica), 1317-61-9 (iron oxide black)
EINECS Number: 310-127-6 (mica), 215-277-5 (iron oxide black) Cancer: Not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Target Organs: Eyes, lungs, skin.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties Developmental: No data available.
Melting Point: not available. Pre-existing Medical Conditions: Repeated or prolonged inhala-
tion of any dust particulate may aggravate respiratory medical condi-
Boiling Point: not available.
tions. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance at concen-
Non-Volatiles: not available.
trations above exposure limits may cause respiratory damage.
Viscosity: not available.
Specific Gravity: mixture.
Solubility in water: insoluble 8. First Aid Measures
Refractive Index: not available. Eyes: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact,
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If
Appearance & Odor: Solid odorless, black-red, lustrous pow-
der. symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
3. Stability & Reactivity
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Thoroughly
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and
handling. clean shoes before reuse. If symptoms develop, seek medical atten-
tion.
Conditions to Avoid: None specified.
Incompatible Materials: Not applicable. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not applicable.
persist, seek medical attention.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Ingestion: Do no ingest. If this material is swallowed, call a physi-
cian immediately. Do Not induce vomiting unless directed to do so
4. Handling & Storage
by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an uncon-
Handling precautions: Avoid generating dust. Avoid breathing dust.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated con- scious person.
tact with skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep container closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. 9. Fire Fighting Measures
Storage Precautions: Keep container dry. Keep container sealed until Flash Point: Non-flammable.
ready for use. Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam,
dry chemical, or CO2.
Other Precautions: none specified
Fire Fighting Procedures: Emergency personnel should wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
5. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Leak: Use a tool to scoop up solid or absorbed mate-
rial and place into appropriate labeled waste container. Finish cleaning 10. Toxicological Information
by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of ac- Acute Oral Toxicity: not available.
cording to local and regional regulatory requirements. Acute Effects: May cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Large Spill and Leak: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled material Sensitization: Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance at
into a labeled waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading concentrations above the exposure limits may cause respiratory
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local tract and lung sensitization.
and regional regulatory requirements.
Spill Kit Information: No specific spill kit required for this product. 11. Disposal Consideration
This material is considered non-hazardous waste. Dispose of ac-
cording to all federal, state, and local regulations.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventila-
tion, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recom- 12. Transport Information
mended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the ADR/RIC Code: not regulated
exposure limit. Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. Use additional appropriate respi- Air Transport IATA: not regulated
ratory protection if there is the potential to exceed the exposure limits.
Protective Clothing: Lab coat, gloves and safety glasses. 13. Regulatory Information
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Mica (mineral); Iron Oxide Black
Other Protective Measures: In case of a large spill wear splash gog-
gles, synthetic apron, gloves, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Mica (mineral)
breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear. SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution-chemical inventory-hazard identifi-
cation: Mica (mineral) Immediate (acute) health hazard
CEPA DSL: Mica (mineral); Iron Oxide Black
7. Hazards Identification
DSCL (EEC): R36/37/38 irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
Eye: May cause irritation. Symptoms include: itching and redness after
contact. skin.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms include: itching and
redness after contact.
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