Updated June 15, 2007
MI CA RED
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: Dust may cause irritation and inflammation.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: May causes skin irritation
Product Name: red mica I ngestion: No adverse health effects are expected from swalloing.
I NCI Name: mica + titanium dioxide + iron oxide
CAS Number: 12001-26-2 (mica), 13463-67-7 (titanium dioxide), 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
1345-25-1 (iron oxide)
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
EI NECS Number: 310-127-6 (mica), 236-675-5 (titanium dioxide),
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
215-721-8 (iron oxide)
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
Origin: natural, modified
I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
I ngestion: If large quantities are ingested, get medical advice. Not
Melting Point: Decomposes a hazard under normal use conditions.
Boiling Point: not applicable
9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Freezing Point: not applicable
Particle Size: 20.8 m Flammability Limits: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 3.0 Flash Point: not applicable
Solubility in w ater: insoluble Extinguishing Media: None does not burn. Use extinguishing
pH Value: 7 - 11 (4% solution) media appropriate for surrounding.
Appearance & Odor: red powder, no odor Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
Composition: Mica 42-62%, titanium dioxide fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
0.9-6%, self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions
I ncompatibility: none known Acute Toxicity: Mica: no data available; titanium dioxide: LD50
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none known > 5000 mg/ kg (oral, rats); iron oxide: no data available
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur Carcinogenicity: Mica: not studied (OSHA, ACGIH); titanium
dioxide: not studied (OSHA), not classifiable as a human carcinogen
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE (ACGIH); iron oxide: not studied (OSHA), not classifiable as a
human carcinogen (ACGIH).
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place. pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container.
13. DI SCLAI MER
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended.
Exposure Cont rols of Respirable Dust: Mica: 3 mg/ m3 (OSHA), warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
3 mg/ m3 (ACGIH); titanium dioxide: 5 mg/ m3 (OSHA), 10mg/ m3 to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no res-
(ACGIH; total dust); iron oxide: 10mg/ m3 (OSHA, total particulate), ponsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
5 mg/ m3 (ACGIH, dust & fume). arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as
to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON particular use.
I nhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Prolonged
or repeated exposure causes lung damage.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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