Updated June 14, 2007
I RON OXI DE BLACK
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: Not a primary skin irritant, but repeated or
Product Name: iron oxide black prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
I NCI Name: iron oxide I ngestion: May cause irritations to the gastrointestinal tract.
CAS Number: 1332-37-2
EI NECS Number: 215-570-8 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: natural, modified
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Melting Point: Decomposes I ngestion: If large quantities are ingested, get medical advice.
Boiling Point: not applicable Give water to drink to dilute ingested materials.
Freezing Point: not applicable
9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Full Shade: Delta E < 1.2
Specific Gravity: 4.9-5.1
Flash Point: not applicable, material not flammable
Solubility in w ater: insoluble
Explosion Hazard: air and iron oxide dust can be explosive under
pH Value: not determined
certain circumstances
Appearance & Odor: black powder, no odor
Extinguishing Media: None does not burn. Use extinguishing
Composition: Iron oxide 70-95%; silica
media appropriate for surrounding.
quartz,
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions
the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
I ncompatibility: none known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none known 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/ kg (oral, rats)
Carcinogenicity: iron oxide: not studied (OSHA), not classifiable
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
as a human carcinogen (ACGIH). Crystalline silica which may be
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid present in small quantities in iron oxides has been classified by NTP
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen.
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open 11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
generator.
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk 12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container.
Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended.
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
Exposure Controls of Respirable Dust: OSHA STEL: 10 ppm
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
(iron oxide fume as Fe); ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/ m3 TWA
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
I nhalation: Acute inhalation of dust may cause mechanical consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
irritation to the respiratory tract. satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
information for his own particular use.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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