MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

RED ROUGE

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Red Iron Oxide

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Iron Oxide Red >92   Y 1309-37-1

(1322-37-2)

 10 ppm (Iron oxide Fume as Fe) 5mg/m3 TWA (Iron oxide Fume) N
Iron Oxide Black <8   Y 1317-61-9 10 ppm (Iron Oxide Fume as Fe) 5mg/m3 TWA (Iron oxide Fume) N
There are extremely small, but detectable amount of substances regulated under California’s safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act (Proposition 65): Arsenic (Less than 2ppm); Beryllium (Less than 2 ppm); Cadmium VI (Less than 0.1 ppm); Lead (Less than 10 ppm).

These levels are "typical" quantities & may change slightly with different lots. The term "Less than" indicates that the substance was detected, but the amount was less than the quantifiable limit.

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: N/A MELTING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK): 4.8-5.2
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: NONE SOLUBILITY IN WATER: INSOLUBLE SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: APPEARANCE & ODOR: Red to reddish brown, no odor

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Non-flammable METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use appropriate extinguishing media for the combustible material involved in the fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: None
OTHER HAZARDS: Iron oxides are imcompatible with hydrazine, calcium hypochlorite, performic acid, and bromine pentafluoride.

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Chronic: Prolonged inhalation of iron oxide dust is known to produce a condition known as Siderosis. On x-ray it appears to be a benign Pneumoconiosis & is not associated with pulmonary fibrosis or disability unless there is a concurrent exposure to other fibrosis-producing materials such as Silica. The TLV is set to protect against Siderosis. Well Ventilated area.

Use a NIOSH approved dust respirator when exposure limits may be exceeded.

Remove to fresh air

See a physician.
INGESTION: All accidental ingestion of dust or slurry may cause irritation of the digestive tract. If conscious, give large amounts of water to induce vomiting.

Obtain medical assistance.
SKIN: Irritation of the skin may also occur due to mechanical and chemical action Wash dust from skin with soap and water. Seek medical assistance
EYE: Acute: Dust will cause eye irritation, scratch eyes and cause redness Flush out eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub, rubbing particles may scratch eye. Seek medical assistance.
GENERAL FIRST AID: Wash dust from skin with soap and water. Flush out eyes with generous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a doctor.

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
Spills: Normal clean-up procedures. Care should be taken to avoid causing dust to become airborne, vacuum cleaning systems recommended. Waste Disposal Method: Disposal must be made in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Current regulations in effect, discarded iron oxide would not be classified as a hazardous waste. Parental guidance & supervision required.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
  1. Eye protection: (Use most appropriate): Dust tight goggles in dusty environments.
  2. Skin protection: Leather or rubber gloves
  3. Respiratory protection: Use of dust respirator is recommended.
  4. Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation to collector to control dust to below exposure limits.
    5.
  5. Parental guidance and supervision required in the handling and use of this material.
  6. Store and keep out of the reach of children.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Good industrial hygiene requires that employee’s exposure be maintained below the recommended TLV.
  2. Use of adequate ventilation or personal respiratory protection.
  3. Parental Guidance required in the use of this material.
  4. Store and keep out of the reach of children.

This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. It provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein.