June 22, 2004
Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS5497
Product: 63
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Tire Talc
Manufacturer: REMA TIP TOP/NO. AMERICA, 119 Rockland Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647
24-Hour Emergency Phone Number: 800-424-9300
2. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME: CAS NUMBER: % RANGE: OSHA PEL:
Talc 014807-96-6
( Magnesium Dihydrogen Tetrasilicate )
Additional Advise :
Natural mineral powder: Intergrowth of talcum-chlorite with quartz ( with less than .05 % alveolic quartz. )
Balance of ingredients not rated as hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE: Dust may irritate eyes.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact can cause irritation.
INGESTION: Swallowing large amounts of this product may irritate mouth.
INHALATION: Breathing high concentrations can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGANS): none known
CANCER INFORMATION: There is no information available. This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC,
NTP or OSHA.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): None known.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation,
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4. FIRST AID
EYES: Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes while frequently lifting the upper and
lower eyelids. If irritation persists, consult medical personnel.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician and/or transport to emergency facility immediately.
SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, qualified personnel should administer oxygen. Call a
physician or transport to medical facility.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Flash Point > NONE. Autoignition Temperatures NONE
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: None
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: None
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: N/R
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Recover spilled material by sweeping into approved containers. Do not flush to sewer or drains. Wear PPE
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
HANDLING: Handle with reasonable care. Avoid breathing dust.
STORAGE: Store in cool place, using closed containers that are labeled in accordance with State and Federal
Regulations..
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels to below exposure guidelines.
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PERSONAL PROTRECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Wear dust Service Goggles when handling large containers of powder and during
emergencies. Contact lenses should not be exposed.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear natural rubber or neoprene gloves.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a dust mask while handling large amounts of the product, or, if PEL is
exceeded.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(s): REMA TIP/TOP USA recommends that its customers minimize employee exposure.
The TLV鈥檚 recommended by the ACGIH have been updated on a continuing basis. ACGIH TLV (8 hr) is 0.1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL is 5 mg/m3 (8hr) TWA;
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Light gray powder
ODOR: Odo N/A
BOILING POINT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.6 @ 68 F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: n/C VISCOSITY: N/A
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 0%
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Product is stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid are Halogens
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
INHALATION: High concentrations and/or prolonged overexposure can cause irritation of respiratory tract eyes and
skin.
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CHRONIC TOXICITY:
Not known
12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL: Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. All disposal methods must be in
compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations.
Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility of the waste generator.
13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION (49 CRF 172.101):
Not hazardous under DOT regulations
DOT PLACARD (WHEN REQUIRED): None
DOT SHIPPING LABEL (WHEN REQUIRED): None
DOT EXCEPTIONS: N/A
ALTERNATE SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS: N/A
IMO REQUIREMENTS: None
ICAO/IATA: None
14. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
from one location to another. It is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State or
provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the purpose of complying with numerous laws
and regulations.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
WHMIS INFORMATION: The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Classification for this product is:
None
CPR STATEMENT: This product has not been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian
Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
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15. OTHER INFORMATION
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATINGS:
Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: FOR ANY OTHER INFORMATION:
Call CHEMTREC 24 hours a REMA TIP TOP/NO. AMERICA
Day for emergency information 119 Rockland Ave.
800-424-9300 NORTHVALE, NJ 07647
201-768-8100
NOTICE: REMA TIP/TOP USA believes that the information contained on this material safety
data sheet is accurate. The suggested procedures are based on experience as of the date of
publication. They are not necessarily all-inclusive nor fully adequate in every circumstance.
Also, the suggestions should not be confused with nor followed in violation of applicable laws,
regulations, rules or insurance requirements.
NO WARRANTY IS MADE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERHWISE.
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