WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC -- NATURAL IRON OXIDE  -- 6810-00N057971
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NATURAL IRON OXIDE
MSDS Date:10/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057971
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
City:S PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-561-6100
Emergency Phone Num:908-561-6100
CAGE:87775
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER CLARK AND DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-561-6100/8007320562
CAGE:87775

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 75-95%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 1-6%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %(WT): 12-16 PPM.
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3, A1
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:BERYLLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %(WT): LESS THAN 1 PPM.
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3, Z-2
ACGIH TLV:.002 MG/M3, A2

Ingred Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %(WT): LESS THAN 1 PPM.
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM(VI). %(WT): LESS THAN O.1 PPM.
CAS:18540-29-9
RTECS #:GB6262000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL OF DUST MAY CAUSE MECH
    IRRIT TO RESP TRACT. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE MECH ABRASION IRRIT.
    EYE CONTACT WILL RESULT IN NO SPECIFIC EFTS OTHER THAN GENERAL
    PARTICULATE IRRIT IN EYES. EXCESSIVE  EXPOSURE ABOVE TLV CAN GIVE
    MILD PULMONARY IRRIT. CHRONIC: LONG TERM OVEREXP TO SILICA CAUSES
    SILICOSIS(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPPLEMENT. VOL 7, PG 341, 1987: GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH
    ANNUAL REPORT ON(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: A FORM OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS.
    CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SILICA CAN LEAD TO CARDIOPULMONARY
    IMPAIRMENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH THORO W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL
    MD IF IRRIT PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INHAL: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. GET MED HELP FOR ANY BRTHG DFCLTY. INGEST: GIVE LARGE
    QT YS OF WATER TO INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES. DOES
    NOT BURN OR SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF MAJOR SPILLS,
    PROVIDE VENT. CLEAN-UP PERS NEED PROT AGAINST EYE CONT & INHAL OF
    DUST. PICK UP SPILLS TAKING CARE TO AVOID RAISING DUST
    CLOUDS(VACUUM/WET SWEEPING IS RECOMM).  PLACE IN A CLSD CNTNR FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE OF NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IS
    RECOMMENDED WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQ EXHST VENT TO MEET TLV REQS IN WORKPLACE. AN
    EXHST FILTER SYSTEM MAY BE REQD TO AVOID ENVIRON CONTAM.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER/RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION SHOULD BE AVAIL TO THE AREA
    OF USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE REQS THAT
    EMPLOYEE EXPOS BE MAINTAINED BELOW RECOMM TLV. THIS IS PREFERABLY
    (SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: CARCINOGENS, 1994: ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.
    HYGIENE PRAC: ACHIEVED THROUGH PROVISION OF ADEQ VENT WHERE
    NECESSARY. WHERE DUST CANNOT BE CONTROLLED IN THIS WAY, PERSONAL
    RESPIRAT ORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE EMPLOYED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:4.9-5.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH BROWN POWDER W/NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED LANDFILL. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PURSUANT TO 40
    CFR PART 261 OF THE RCRA REGS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, DISCARDED
    MATERIAL WOULD NOT BE CLA SSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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