Product ID:#8A RED MAGNAFLUX POWDER
MSDS Date:04/25/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-904-9626
MSDS Number: BHQQS

MAGNAFLUX CORPORATION

7300 W LAWRENCE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60656-3504
US

Emergency Phone: 708-867-8000/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 708-867-8000

Preparer: BRUCE C.GRAHAM

Cage: 37676

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC MAGNAFLUX DIV

GLENVIEW, IL 60025 US

Telephone: 847-657-5300/

Cage: 37676

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 10.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT POSSIBLE DUE TO DUST.REDNESS OR IRRITATION OF
EYES DUE TO GRITTY TEXTURE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION/REDNESS DUE TO
GRITTY TEXTURE. SKIN: NO ADVERSE EFFECT KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER. MAY
CAUSE TEMPORARY DISCOMFORT TO SKIN. INHALATION: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER DUS T MAY CAUSE NASAL IRRITATION. INGESTION:
UNKNOWN. LOW ORAL TOXICITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYES AND SKIN DISORDER
MAY BE AGGRAVATED TO EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:7.9
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED-BROWN GRANULAR POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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