MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Synthetic Black Iron Oxide (Group II)

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

PRODUCT NAME Synthetic Black Iron Oxide (Group II)

CHEMICAL NAME Black Iron Oxide (Fe3O4)
PRODUCT NO. 845, 846, 847, 848, 850, 867, BLK, BLKSL, 81C
SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES Mapico Black Iron Oxide
SUPPLIER Rockwood Pigments NA, Inc.
7101 Muirkirk Road
Beltsville
MD 20705-1333
(301) 210-7800 9AM-5PM
RPNAReg@rpigments.com
CONTACT PERSON Tim Manley
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 (Rockwood Pigments contract number: 191118)
IDENTIFICATION No. UN3190

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Dry powder with little or no odor. Will not burn or react. May oxidize if exposed to heat above 50C (122F) causing additional heat that may
be sufficient to cause packaging to smolder or ignite. Packaging material can burn or melt in fire, producing toxic smoke and fumes.
HUMAN HEALTH
Long-term inhalation can cause lung irritation or fibrosis.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

INHALATION
Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing.
INGESTION
No harmful effects expected in amounts likely to be ingested by accident. Possible nausea or diarrhea if large amounts ingested.
SKIN CONTACT
Substance may cause slight skin irritation.
EYE CONTACT
May cause slight irritation.
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Inhalation. Skin absorption. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact.
CARCINOGENICITY
This substance is not classifiable as a human carcinogen.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Name EC No. CAS-No. Weight

Black Iron Oxide 215-277-5 1317-61-9 99%

GROSS FORMULA Fe3O4

COMPOSITION COMMENTS
Black Iron Oxide, Fe3O4 / C.I. Pigment Black 11 : Alternative CAS No. 12227-89-3, Alternative EINECS No. 235-442-5

4 FIRST-AID MEASURES

INHALATION
No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of dusts or
fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.

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INGESTION
Swallowing a small amount will not cause significant harm. For larger amounts, do not induce vomiting, but give one or two glasses of
water to drink and get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE CONTACT
Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Continue to rinse for at
least 15 minutes. Contact physician if irritation persists.

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Fire can be extinguished using: Water
spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
No specific fire fighting procedure given.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Exposure to heat greater than 50C (122F) may cause this product to oxidize which can generate more heat. This heat may be sufficient to
cause the product packaging or nearby combustible materials to ignite. The product may be quenched with water to stop the oxidation.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus as combustion may produce hazardous fumes.
FLAMMABILITY CLASS
No Uniform Fire Code noted.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contaminating public drains or water supply.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. If dust is generated, use appropriate respiratory protection Avoid
generation and spreading of dust. Wear necessary protective equipment. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. For Large Spillages: For waste disposal, see section 13.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. For
pallets wrapped in polyethylene plastic, removal may cause an electrostatic spark; removal of the wrap should not be done in the
presence of flammable vapours.
STORAGE
Store dry at ambient temperature away from food and beverages, excessive heat or flame sources (furnace, kilns, boilers etc.). Store
away from substances subject to catalytic decomposition by dust, e.g. peroxides Do not store near combustible materials. Storage
temperature should not exceed 55C (130F). Keep separate from substances subject to catalytic decomposition by dust, e.g. peroxides.
Storage temperature should not exceed 50C (122F). Store dry at ambient temperature away from food, beverage, excessive heat,
sources of flame.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

COMPONENT STD TWA (8-hrs) STEL (15 min) Notes

Black Iron Oxide PEL 10 mg/m3

Black Iron Oxide ACGIH 5 mg/m3 A4

COMPONENT IDLH
Black Iron Oxide 2500 mg/m3

ACGIH=American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

A4: Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen.
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
No exposure limits have been established by OSHA for this product. The limits for nuisance dust are listed.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimize the risk of inhalation of dust.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if airborne concentration exceeds the Recommended
Occupational Exposure Limit (TWA or STEL - See table above). Use respiratory equipment with particle filter, type P1.
HAND PROTECTION
No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable. PVC or rubber gloves are recommended.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTION
Provide eyewash station and safety shower.
HYGIENE MEASURES
No specific hygiene procedures noted, but good personal hygiene practices are always advisable, especially when working with
chemicals. Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Powder, dust

COLOR Black.
ODOR Odorless.
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water Insoluble in organic solvents.
BOILING POINT (°C) Not applicable
MELTING POINT (°C) > 1000
VAPOR PRESSURE Not a vapor
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION6 - 10 @ 10% solution
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE > 55
(°C)
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT None

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
Exposure to heat greater than 50C (122F) can cause this product to slowly auto-oxidize, which generates additional heat. Under certain
circumstances, this heat may be sufficient to cause the bag or combustible materials stored nearby to ignite. Once oxidized, the material
will be a brown ferric oxide (Fe2O3).
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION
Not relevant
MATERIALS TO AVOID
No incompatible groups noted.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
No hazardous decomposition products.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Black Iron Oxide (CAS: 1317-61-9)

TOXIC DOSE 1 - LD 50 >5000 mg/kg (oral rat)

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

BIOACCUMULATION
The product does not contain any substances expected to be bio-accumulating.

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Black Iron Oxide (CAS: 1317-61-9)
LC 50, 96 hrs, Fish mg/l >1000 (48h) Idus Idus dorata

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE MANAGEMENT
When handling waste, consideration should be made to the safety precautions applying to handling of the product. Refer to Section 7.
DISPOSAL METHODS
Material which cannot be re-used should be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations at an
authorized site by an approved contractor. This product when discarded as sold is not an RCRA hazardous waste. However, under RCRA,
it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the
product should be classified as a hazardous waste. (40CFR261.20-24)
WASTE CLASS
Non Hazardous

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

SPONTANEOUSLY
COMBUSTIBLE

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME SELF-HEATING SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

TDG SHIPPING NAME SELF-HEATING SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
IDENTIFICATION No. UN3190
TUNNEL RESTRICTION CODE (D/E)
CEFIC TEC(R) NO. 42GS4-II+III
DOT HAZARD CLASS 4.2
DOT PACKING GROUP II
U.S DOT HAZARD LABEL Spontaneously Combustible
UN NO. SEA 3190
IMDG CLASS 4.2
IMDG PACK GR. II
EMS F-A, S-J
UN NO. AIR 3190
AIR CLASS 4.2
AIR PACK GR. II
TDG CLASS 4.2
TDG LABEL(S) 4.2
TDG PACKING GROUP II

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

INVENTORIES

COMPONENT CAN US EU AUS JAP KOR CHN PHLP

Black Iron Oxide DSL Yes. EINECS Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

COMPONENT TSCA 12(b) Export Notification

Black Iron Oxide No.

US FEDERAL REGULATIONS

COMPONENT SARA 302-TPQ CERCLA-RQ SARA 313

Black Iron Oxide Not Listed Not Listed No.

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CLEAN AIR ACT

COMPONENT CAA Accidental Release Prevention

Black Iron Oxide Not Listed

US STATE REGULATIONS

COMPONENT CAS CA FL MA MN NJ PA RI
LEAD <10ppm 7439-92-1 C Not Yes. Not Yes. Yes. Not
Listed Listed Listed
CADMIUM <5ppm 7440-43-9 C Yes. Yes. Not Yes. Yes. Not
Listed Listed
MERCURY <2ppm 7439-97-6 R Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Black Iron Oxide 1317-61-9 Not Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
Listed
ARSENIC <10ppm 7440-38-2 Not Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Not
Listed Listed
NICKEL <500ppm 7440-02-0 C Yes. Yes. Not Yes. Yes. Yes.
Listed

STATE REGULATIONS COMMENTS

California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer (C) and birth defects or other
reproductive (R) harm.
SARA (311/312) HAZARD CATEGORIES
Chronic
REGULATORY STATUS (US)
SECTION 313: This product does not contain toxic chemical subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. TSCA: The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA
Inventory. This product is considered Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200) due to potential to
auto-oxidize (self-heat).
REGULATORY REFERENCES
Conforms with: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending
Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council
Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.

16 OTHER INFORMATION

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS)

HEALTH
* 0
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION E

GENERAL INFORMATION
HMIS * (asterisk) indicates product associated with chronic health effect that may occur after weeks, months or years of repeated
overexposure. Refer to Section 2.
REVISION COMMENTS
Product Number list Revised
VERSION No. 2
SDS NO. 18538 (MSDS_BK3)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS

Approved.
DATE 27 JAN 2012
SIGNATURE TCM

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DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in
any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no
warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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