Product ID:IRON OXIDE BLACK, 842P50
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N060424
MSDS Number: BXSXQ

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IRON OXIDE (FE3O4)

CAS: 1317-61-9

Fraction By Weight: 99%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

SILICON DIOXIDE (AMORPHOUS)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

PRDCE CHANGES IN LUNG X-RAYS OF EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PNEUMOCONIOSIS THAT EXHIBITS NO ADVERSE HLTH EFTS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ARC-WELDERS WHERE IRON OXIDE FUMES ARE PRESENT. TO

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AFTER PRLNGD EXPOS TO IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS. IARC & NTP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THESE LISTINGS ARE FOR OCCUP EXPOS ASSOC W/MINING

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IN REGISTRY OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

REFERENCE TO UNDERGROUND HEMATITE MINING IS SOURCE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED A CARCINOGEN.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EXPOS TO EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THIS PROD TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ADDNL HEAT. UNDER CERTAIN CNDTNS THIS HEAT MAY BE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IGNITE. DO NOT STORE NEAR SOURCES OF HEAT (FURNACES,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):>5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:ON BASIS OF ANIMAL TOX DATA MFR
WOULD EXPECT THIS PROD TO BE NON-IRRIT TO EYES & SKIN & ESSENTIALLY
NON-TOX BY INGEST. HOWEVER, EXCESSIVE EXPOS TO AIRBORNE DUST MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITY &/OR CAUSE UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN EYES, EARS &
NOSE. INJURY TO SKIN/MUC MEMBS CAN OCCUR BY DIRECT MECHAN ACTION/
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:BY RIGOROUS SKIN CLEANING NEC FOR
REMOVAL DUST. AS W/ALL DUSTY MATLS, INHAL MAY CAUSE RESP IRRIT,
SNEEZING, COUGHING & RUNNY NOSE. CHRONIC:PRLNGD INHAL OF AMORPHOUS
SILICA MAY PRDCE X-RAY CH ANGES IN LUNGS W/OUT DISABILITY. NO
CHRONIC EFTS ARE KNOWN FROM RPTD EXPOS TO IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS.
PRLNGD INHAL (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM DUSTY AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER, LIFTING LIDS PERIODICALLY FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
INGESTION:IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:IRON OXIDE NOT COMBUST. USE EXTING AGENTS THAT ARE
SUITABLE TO SURROUND FIRE:WATER FOG, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS IRRITATING AND/OR
TOXIC AEROSOLS OR GASES MAY BE PRESENT.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROP PROT CLTHG AND RESP PROT.
VACUUM/SCOOP MATL INTO APPROP MARKED CNTNR FOR RECLAIMATION/DISP.
AVOID EXCESSIVE GENERATION OF DUST. IF DUST IS GENERATED, USE
APPROP RESP PROT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE DRY AT AMBIENT TEMP AWAY FROM
FOOD & BEVERAGES. AVOID BRTHG DUST. AVOID CONT W/EYES & SKIN. WASH
THORO AFTER HNDLG.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR STRONG OXIDIZERS, SOURCES OF HEAT
(FURNACE, KILNS, BOILERS, ETC.)/WHERE FLAM OF COMBUST LIQS ARE
STORED. STOR TEMP (MIN/MAX):AMBIENT. AVG SHELF LIFE:UNLIM. SPECIAL
SENSIT (HEAT, LIGH T, MOISTURE):TEMP >176F(80C). (ING 11)

Respiratory Protection:WORK AMBIENT CONCENTRATIONS SHOULD BE MONITORED
AND IF THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN. (DO NOT EXCEED USE LIMITS
OF THE RESPIRATOR).
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN AIR LEVELS BELOW THE
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT IF DUSTING IS A PROBLEM.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, CLOTH OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER WHICH
MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYEES SHOULD WASH THEIR HANDS AND FACE
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:4.6 @ 68F(20C); DIN ISO 787/10 (H*2O=1). VAP DENS:600-800
KG/M3 @ 68F (20C). MP:>1832F, >1000C PH:4-8 @ 50 G/L IN WATER; DIN
ISO 787/9. CNDTNS (STAB):WHICH MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO DESTROY PACKA
GE &/OR IGNITE UNSTABLE MATLS STORED NEARBY. EFTS OF OVEREXP:(6-10
YRS) OF IRON OXIDE FUME HAS BEEN REPORTED TO (ING 3)

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BLACK POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN. DECOMP TEMP:@ TEMPS >176F
(80C), PROD MAY BECOME UNSTABLE & AUTO-OXIDIZE INTO FE2O3 GIVING
OFF ADDNL HEAT.

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL WHICH CANNOT BE RECYCLED INTO YOUR
PROCESS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DISPOSAL SITE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
REGULATIONS.

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