Updated June 15, 2007
MI CA POWDER
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact : Dust may cause irritation (itching & redness)
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: May causes skin irritation (itching & redness)
Product Name: mica powder I ngestion: Not an intended route of exposure
I NCI Name: mica
Chemical Name: none 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
CAS Number: 12001-26-2
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
EI NECS Number: 310-127-6
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with plenty of water.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. Seek medical
Melting Point: not available attention if symptoms persist.
Boiling Point: not available I ngestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth
1.2 1.8 g/ cm3
Density: to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Particle Size: < 15 m
Specific Gravity: not available
Solubility in w ater: insoluble 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
pH Value: 5 - 9 (10% solution)
Flammability: non-flammable
Appearance & Odor: gray-white powder, no odor
Flash Point: not applicable
Composition: Mica 98-100% (by weight)
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire use water spray (fog), foam,
dry chemical, or CO2.
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
I ncompatibility: none known self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
Hazardous Decomposition Products: not applicable the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Acute Effects on Humans: may cause skin, eye, and respiratory
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid irritation.
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene Carcinogenicity: not available
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid Mutagenicity: not available
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open Teratogenicity: not available
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly Developmental Toxicity: not available
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Non-hazardous chemical waste. Storage and disposal must be in
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. accordance with applicable local, state & federal disposal
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk regulations. Characterization and com-pliance with applicable laws
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, are the responsibility solely of the generator.
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the surface.
DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
ADR/ RI C Code: not regulated
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
I MO/ I MDG Code: not regulated
Respiratory Protection: Dusk mask. Where exposure exceeds I CAO/ I ATA: not regulated
limits use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
13. DI SCLAI MER
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended. This information relates only to the specific material designated and
Exposure Cont rols of Respirable Dust: TWA 3 mg/ m3 10 hour/ may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
hours, Form: respirable fraction (OSHA); TWA 3 mg/ m3 (ACGIH); other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
TWA 3 mg/ m3 8 hour/ hours, Form: respirable fraction (OSHA PEL the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
1989); TWA 3 mg/ m3 (OSHA, USA 1989); TWA 3 mg/ m3 8 hour/ reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
hours, respirable fraction, see appendix, paragraph C (ACGIH TLV, warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
USA, 1/ 2005) to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no res-
ponsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as
to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Repeated or
particular use.
prolonged inhalation of dust
I nhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Symptoms: coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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