SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency overview Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Potential health effects
Routes of exposure Inhalation. Ingestion.
Eyes This product may cause slight irritation to the eyes.
Skin This product may cause irritation to the skin.
Inhalation Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Signs and symptoms Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Potential environmental effects Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components CAS # Percent
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL 68186-94-7 100
Composition comments This product is the result of high temperature calcination of the component substances. Due to its
unique crystalline structure the properties of this finished pigment do not necessarily reflect the
properties of the component metals or oxides.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid procedures
Eye contact Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
if irritation develops or persists.
Skin contact Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or
persists.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If the affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Give several glasses of water to dilute contents of stomach and call a physician.
General advice If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Show this safety data
sheet to the doctor in attendance. Where there is a potential for eye exposure to this substance,
an eye wash fountain should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable properties The product is not flammable.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing
media
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
N/A
Protection of firefighters
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
None known.
Protective equipment and
precautions for firefighters
Use protective equipment appropriate for surrounding materials.
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
Not a fire hazard.
Specific methods Not established.
General fire hazards This product is not flammable.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Avoid inhalation of dust from
the spilled material.
Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Methods for containment Collect material into appropriate containers for reuse or disposal. Material may also be flushed with
water to a wastewater treatment system.
Methods for cleaning up Avoid dust formation. Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Flush the area with water.
Other information Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated.
Keep formation of airborne dusts to a minimum. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage Room temperature - normal conditions. Use care in handling/storage. Store in closed original
container in a dry place. Keep in properly labelled containers.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure limits
ACGIH
Components Type Value % Metal Form
COPPER DUSTS AND MISTS TLV 1 mg/m3 25 - 35% (as Cu)
MANGANESE COMPOUNDS TLV 0.2 mg/m3 32 - 42% (as Mn)
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (68186-94-7) TWA 0.1 mg/m3 100% Inhalable fraction.
0.02 mg/m3 100% Respirable fraction.
U.S. - OSHA
Components Type Value % Metal Form
COPPER DUSTS AND MISTS PEL 1 mg/m3 25 - 35% (as Cu)
MANGANESE COMPOUNDS PEL 5 mg/m3 32 - 42% (as Mn) Ceiling
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (68186-94-7) Ceiling 5 mg/m3 100%
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Components Type Value % Metal Form
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (68186-94-7) TWA 1 mg/m3 100% Fume.
Engineering controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal protective equipment
Eye / face protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin protection Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended.
Respiratory protection Use a particulate filter respirator for particulate concentrations exceeding the Occupational
Exposure Limit. A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI
Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever work place conditions warrant a respirator's use. If
airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH approved respiratory
protection. MSHA/NIOSH respirators approved for dusts TC-21C or NIOSH approved cartridges for
Non-oil aerosols, N95, N99, N100 (42 CFR 84). If engineering controls do not maintain airborne
concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level
(in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be
worn.
General hygiene
considerations
Use personal protective equipment as required. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
and safety practice.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Powder.
Physical state Solid.
Form Powder.
Color black
Odor None.
Odor threshold Not available.
pH 6.1
Vapor pressure N/A
Vapor density N/A
Boiling point N/A
Melting point/Freezing point N/A
Solubility (water) Negligible
Specific gravity 5.3
Relative density Not available.
Flash point N/A
Flammability limits in air,
upper, % by volume
N/A
Flammability limits in air,
lower, % by volume
N/A
Auto-ignition temperature N/A
Evaporation rate N/A
Other data
Decomposition
temperature
N/A
Flammability (solid, gas) N/A
Loose Packing Density 6.9 lb/gal Shepherd Color Test Method 194

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
Conditions to avoid None known.
Incompatible materials None known.
Hazardous decomposition
products
No hazardous decomposition products are known.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological data
Product Species
BLACK 20F944
LD50 Rat
Inhalation
Acute
Not Tested
LD50 Rat
Oral
Not Tested
Components Species Test Results
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (CAS 68186-94-7)
LD50 Rat
Inhalation
Acute
Not Tested
LD50 Rat
Oral
Not Tested
Sensitization No data available.
Acute effects May be slightly irritating to skin and eyes. May cause respiratory irritation.
Component analysis - LD50 Refer to LD 50 information above.
Local effects Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Chronic effects No data available.
Subchronic effects No data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Epidemiology No epidemiological data is available for this product.
Mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Reproductive effects No data available.
Teratogenicity No data available.
Symptoms and target organs Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Human experience Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Further information This product is the result of high temperature calcination of the component substances. Due to its
unique crystalline structure the properties of this finished material do not necessarily reflect the
properties of the component metals or oxides.
Repeated overexposure to this compound may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Some compounds of the metals used in the manufacturing of this material have demonstrated
various toxic properties. However, there is no evidence that this material has these toxic
characteristics.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms.
Environmental effects Not classified as an environmental hazard.
Aquatic toxicity This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability The product is not expected to be biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation /
Accumulation
The product does not contain any substances expected to be bioaccumulating.
Mobility in environmental
media
The product is insoluble in water.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal instructions All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Waste from residues / unused
products
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US federal regulations This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OR TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE
INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS THAT ARE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS MATERIAL.
100% MANGANESE COMPOUND
100% COPPER COMPOUND
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). List 2, Essential Chemicals (21 CFR 1310.02(b) and 1310.04(f)(2) and Chemical
Code Number
Not listed.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). List 1 & 2 Exempt Chemical Mixtures (21 CFR 1310.12(c))
Not regulated.
DEA Exempt Chemical Mixtures Code Number
Not regulated.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
None
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
No
SARA 311/312 Hazardous
chemical
Yes
Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Yes
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) Yes
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory Yes
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances Yes
(PICCS)
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).
US state regulations
US - New Jersey RTK - Substances: Listed substance
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (CAS
68186-94-7)
Listed.
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Not regulated.
US. Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances
Not regulated.
US. Rhode Island RTK
MANGANESE FERRITE BLACK SPINEL (CAS 68186-94-7)