Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Code: 2000
Mearlin?Magnapearl?2000
Revision date: 08/24/2001 Date Printed: 11/07/2001
NFPA Classification: HMIS Classification:
Health: 0 Health: 0
Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0
Instability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Special Hazards: Personal Protection: E
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Name: Chemical Mixture
Product Use: Colorant.
Supplier: ENGELHARD CORPORATION
APPEARANCE & PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES
101 WOOD AVENUE
ISELIN, NJ 08830-0770
1-732-205-6913 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-914-737-2554 X261 FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
For Chemical Emergency Call CHEMTREC (24 hours):
1-800-424-9300 (US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
1-703-527-3887 (Outside Above Area)
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Weight in Notes
Product (%)
61.0 -
Mica None.
12001-26-2 67.0
33.0 - 39.0
Titanium Dioxide None.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Color: Off-white with a pearly reflection
Form: Powder
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Odor: Odorless
Flash Point, 癈: Not Applicable
Most Important Hazards: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause lung damage.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Prolonged or repeated exposure causes lung
damage.
Ingestion: No adverse health effects are expected from swallowing.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: Dust may cause irritation and inflammation.
Carcinogenicity:
Ingredient Weight in NTP IARC OSHA ACGIH
Product (%) (Y/N) (See Notes) (Y/N) (See Notes)
Mica 61.0 - 67.0 N N N N
12001-26-2
Titanium Dioxide 33.0 - 39.0 N N3 N A4
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Notes:
IARC: Y1=Carcinogenic to humans; Y2A=Probably carcinogenic to humans; Y2B=Possibly carcinogenic to humans; N3=Not classifiable as to its
carcinogenicity; N=Not studied or probably not carcinogenic.
ACGIH: A1=Confirmed human carcinogen; A2=Suspected human carcinogen; A3=Confirmed animal carcinogen; A4=Not classifiable as a human
carcinogen; A5=Not suspected as a human carcinogen; N=Not studied.
Chronic Health Hazards: Prolonged or repeated exposure to dust may cause pulmonary problems.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Pulmonary disorders. Allergies.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Aid in breathing, if necessary, and get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: If large quantities are ingested, seek medical advice. Not a hazard under normal use conditions.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention if irritation persists.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point, 癈: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature, 癈: Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit, %: Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit, %: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: None - does not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not a fire or explosion hazard.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Procedures: Scoop up or vacuum into a container for reclamation or disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Material may be slippery when wet.
Store in cool dry place.
Avoid breathing dust.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ingredient Weight in OSHA PEL: ACGIH TLV:
Product (%)
Mica 61.0 - 67.0 3 mg/m3 (Respirable dust) 3 mg/m3 (Respirable dust)
12001-26-2
Titanium Dioxide 33.0 - 39.0 10 mg/m3 (Total dust) 10 mg/m3 (Total dust)
13463-67-7 5 mg/m3 (Respirable dust)
Unless otherwise noted, all values are reported as 8-hour Time-Weighted Averages (TWAs) and total dust (particulates
only). All ACGIH TLVs refer to the 2000 standards. Unless otherwise noted, all OSHA PELs refer to 29 CFR Part 1910 Air
Contaminants: Final Rule, January 19, 1989.
Personal Safety glasses with side shields.
Protective
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Equipment:
Respiratory Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator as necessary to protect from: dust.
Protection:
Ventilation: General ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control exposures to within applicable
limits.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Powder
Color: Off-white with a pearly reflection
Odor: Odorless
Boiling Point, 癈: Not Applicable
Melting Point, 癈: Decomposes
Freezing Point, 癈: Not applicable
Density @ 25癈: 3.2Kg/L
Bulk Density: 14.0g/100 cc
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity: 3.2
Solubility (in water): Insoluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Data: Stable
Conditions/Hazards to Avoid: None known.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Polymerization - Avoid: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on Product:
Information on Components:
Ingredient Weight in Acute Toxicity - Acute Toxicity - Acute Toxicity - Acute Toxicity -
Product (%) Oral Inhalation Dermal Other
Mica 61.0 - 67.0 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
12001-26-2
Titanium Dioxide 33.0 - 39.0 > 5000 mg/kg Not Available Not Available Not Available
13463-67-7 (rat)
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on Product:
Environmental Fate: No data available.
Ecotoxicological Information: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
US EPA Waste Number: Not Regulated
Disposal of Waste Method: This product, if disposed as received, is a non-hazardous waste. Local disposal laws
and regulations will determine the proper waste disposal/recycling/reclamation procedure. Disposal requirements are
dependent on the hazard classification and will vary by location and the type of disposal selected.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Transport Regulations:
UN/PIN Number: NONE
US Transportation Regulations:
DOT Classification: Not Regulated
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG):
TDG Classification: Not Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories:
United States: This product or its ingredients are listed on or compliant with the TSCA Inventory.
Canada: This product or its ingredients are listed on or compliant with the DSL.
Europe: This product or its ingredients are listed on or compliant with EINECS.
Japan: This product or its ingredients are listed on or compliant with MITI.
Australia: This product or its ingredients are listed on or compliant with AICS.
Korea: Not Determined
US Federal Regulations:
Subject to SARA 313 Reporting
Ingredient Weight in
Product (%)
61.0 -
Mica No
12001-26-2 67.0
33.0 - 39.0
Titanium Dioxide No
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SARA 311/ 312 Hazard Categories:
Acute Health Hazard
CAA 602 Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS):
This product neither contains nor is manufactured with an ozone depleting substance subject to the labeling requirements
of the Clean Air Act Amendments 1990 and 40 CFR Part 82.
VOC Content: None
US State Regulations:
VOC Content (CARB): None
Canadian Regulations:
WHMIS Classification:
Not Regulated
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revision number: 1
Prepared By: Engelhard Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Group
The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet should be provided to all who will use, handle, store, transport, or
otherwise be exposed to this product. This information has been prepared for the guidance of plant engineering,
operations, management and for persons working with or handling this product. The information presented in the MSDS is
premised upon proper handling and anticipated uses, and is for the material without chemical additions/alterations. We
believe this information to be reliable and up-to-date as of the date of publication, but make no warranty that it is.
Additionally, if this Material Safety Data Sheet is more than three years old, please contact the supplier at the phone
number listed in Section 1 to make certain that this sheet is current. Copyright Engelhard Corporation. License granted to
make unlimited copies for internal use only. End of MSDS......
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