· Manufacturer/Supplier:
Imerys Fused Minerals
3455 Hyde Park Blvd, MPO Box 1438
Niagara Falls, New York 14302
716-286-1234
·
Emergency telephone number:
ChemTel Inc.
(800)255-3924, +1 (813)248-0585
2 Hazard(s) identification
·
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
· Additional information:
There are no other hazards not otherwise classified that ha ve been identified.
0 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
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Label elements
· GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
·
Hazard pictograms
GHS08
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Signal word Warning
·
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
titanium dioxide
· Hazard statements
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions ha ve been read and understood.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
· Hazard description:
· WHMIS-symbols:
As of 11 February 2015, the current W HMIS system is being replaced by the GHS system. This is the
classifcation under the older system.
D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
·
Classification system:
·
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
0
10
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HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY 0
Health = 1
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
*1
Health = *1
0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
* - Indicates a long term health hazard from repeated or prolonged exposures.
· Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
·
PBT: Not applicable.
·
vPvB: Not applicable.
3
Composition/information
·
Chemical characterization: Substances
· CAS No. Description
1344-28-1 aluminium oxide
on ingredients
(Contd. of page 1)
4 First-aid measures
·
Description of first aid measures
·
General information: No special measures required.
·
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact:
Brush off loose particles from skin.
Clean with water and soap.
If skin irritation is experienced, consult a doctor.
· After eye contact:
Immediately remove contact lenses if possible.
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
· After swallowing:
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
· Information for doctor:
· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Coughing
Gastric or intestinal disorders
Breathing difficulty
· Danger
Danger of impaired breathing.
Suspected of causing cancer.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
40.1.5
No further relevant information available.
5 Fire-fighting measures
·
Extinguishing media
·
Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
·
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: None.
·
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
For large spills, wear protective clothing.
Avoid formation of dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
·
Environmental precautions: No special measures required.
· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.
(Contd. of page 2)
(Contd. on page 4)
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Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Printing date 04/30/2015
Reviewed on 04/30/2015
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Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
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Handling:
· Precautions for safe handling
Prevent formation of dust.
Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be regularly removed.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Avoid breathing dust.
Do not dry clean dust covered objects and floors. Wash thoroughly with plenty of water.
·
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
·
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
·
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Store away from foodstuffs.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.
Protect from humidity and water.
This product is hygroscopic.
· Specific end use(s)
No further relevant information available.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
·
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
·
Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid close or long term contact with the skin.
Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist.
·
Engineering controls: No further relevant information available.
· Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
For spills, respiratory protection may be advisable.
· Protection of hands:
Wear gloves for the protection against mechanical hazards according to OSHA and NIOSH rules.
Gloves are ad vised for repeated or prolonged contact.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of
quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
·
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
40.1.5
·
Body protection:
Not required under normal conditions of use.
Protection may be required for spills.
Other information No further relevant information available.
10 Stability and reactivity
·
Reactivity
· Chemical stability
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong acids.
Reacts with oxidizing agents.
Reacts with strong alkali.
·
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
·
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
·
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic metal oxide smoke
11 Toxicological
·
Information on toxicological effects
information
· Acute toxicity:
·
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: None.
· Primary irritant effect:
·
on the skin: No irritant effect.
·
on the eye: Slight irritant effect on eyes.
·
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
·
Subacute to chronic toxicity: Suspected of causing cancer.
· Add itional toxicological information:
·
Carcinogenic categories
(Contd. of page 6)
·
Probable Routes of Exposure
Inhalation.
Eye contact.
Skin contact.
·
Acute effects (acute toxicity, irritation and corrosivity): From product as supplied: None.
· Repeated Dose Toxicity:
Suspected of causing cancer.
Repeated or long-term inhalation of product dusts may cause pulmonary disease.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aquatic toxicity: Generally not hazardous for water
· Persistence and degradability
Inorganic product, is not eliminable from water by means of biological cleaning processes.
· Behavior in environmental systems:
·
Bioaccumulative potential Does not accumulate in organisms
·
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
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Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
13 Disposal
·
Waste treatment methods
considerations
· Recommendation:
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.
Can be reused after reprocessing.
Contact waste processors for recycling information.
The user of this material has the responsibility to dispose of unused material, residues and containers in
compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding treatment, storage and
disposal for hazardous and nonhazardous wastes. Residual materials should be treated as hazardous.
·
Uncleaned packagings:
·
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport
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UN-Number
·
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not Regulated
information
· UN proper shipping name
·
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not Regulated
· Transport hazard class(es)
·
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
·
Class Not Regulated
· Packing group
·
DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA Not Regulated
· Environmental hazards:
·
Marine pollutant: No
·
Special precautions for user Not applicable.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not
·
UN "Model Regulation": -
(Contd. of page 7)
applicable.
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Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Printing date 04/30/2015
Reviewed on 04/30/2015
·
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
·
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
1344-28-1
aluminium oxide
·
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
·
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
13463-67-7
titanium dioxide
·
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
·
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
·
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
·
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
13463-67-7
titanium dioxide
2B
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TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
1344-28-1
aluminium oxide
A4
13463-67-7
titanium dioxide
A4
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
·
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
·
Date of preparation / last revision 04/30/2015 / -
·
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
Carc. 2: Carcinogenicity, Hazard Category 2
· Sources
SDS Prepared by:
ChemTel Inc.
1305 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida USA 33602-2902
Toll Free North America 1-888-255-3924 Intl. +01 813-248-0573
Website: www.chemtelinc.com
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