Updated February 20, 2007
Carmine Red Mica
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. Product Identification Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms include: itching and
redness after contact.
Product Name: Carmine Red Mica
INCI Name: Carmine Red Cosmetic Pigment Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms in-
clude: coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath when inhaled.
Chemistry: Inorganic pigments
CAS Number: 12001-26-2 (mica), 13463-67-7 (titanium dioxide), 1390- Ingestion: Not an intended route of exposure. May be hazardous in
65-4 (carmine). case of ingestion. Symptoms include: gastrointestinal tract upset and
diarrhea.
EINECS Number: 310-127-6 (mica), 236-675-5 (titanium dioxide), 215-
724-4 (carmine). 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.
Non-Volatiles: not available.
Viscosity: not available.
Specific Gravity: mixture. 8. First Aid Measures
Solubility in water: insoluble 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
Refractive Index: not available.
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Appearance & Odor: Solid odorless, carmine red, lustrous
powder. Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Thoroughly
3. Stability & Reactivity
clean shoes before reuse. If symptoms develop, seek medical atten-
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and
handling. tion.
Conditions to Avoid: None specified. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms
Incompatible Materials: Not applicable.
persist, seek medical attention.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not applicable.
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
by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an uncon-
4. Handling & Storage
scious person.
Handling precautions: Avoid generating dust. Avoid breathing dust.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated con-
tact with skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep container closed. 9. Fire Fighting Measures
Wash thoroughly after handling. Flash Point: Non-flammable.
Storage Precautions: Keep container dry. Keep container sealed until Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam,
ready for use. 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- 10. Toxicological Information
rial and place into appropriate labeled waste container. Finish cleaning Acute Oral Toxicity: (LD50) >16000 mg/kg (rat).
by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of ac- Acute Effects: May cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
cording to local and regional regulatory requirements. Sensitization: Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance at
concentrations above the exposure limits may cause respiratory
Large Spill and Leak: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled material
into a labeled waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading tract and lung sensitization.
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional regulatory requirements. 11. Disposal Consideration
This material is considered non-hazardous waste. Dispose of ac-
Spill Kit Information: No specific spill kit required for this product.
cording to all federal, state, and local regulations.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventila- 12. Transport Information
tion, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recom- DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
mended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, ADR/RIC Code: not regulated
use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated
exposure limit. Air Transport IATA: not regulated
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. Use additional appropriate respi-
ratory protection if there is the potential to exceed the exposure limits. 13. Regulatory Information
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Mica (mineral); Titanium Dioxide
Protective Clothing: Lab coat, gloves and safety glasses.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Mica (mineral); Tita-
Other Protective Measures: In case of a large spill wear splash gog-
gles, synthetic apron, gloves, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained nium Dioxide
breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear. SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution-chemical inventory-hazard identifi-
cation: Mica (mineral) Immediate (acute) health hazard; Titanium
Dioxide Immediate (acute) health hazard.
7. Hazards Identification
Eye: May cause irritation. Symptoms include: itching and redness after
contact.
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