Somerset Cosmetic Company
P.O. Box 3372
Renton, WA 98056
Phone / Fax: 425-427-9116
www.makingcosmetics.com
Updated June 14, 2007
IRON OXIDE YELLOW
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Eye Contact: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Skin Contact: Not a primary skin irritant, but repeated or
Product Name: iron oxide ocher prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
INCI Name: iron oxide Ingestion: May cause irritations to the gastrointestinal tract.
CAS Number: 1332-37-2
EINECS Number: 215-570-8 8. FIRST AID MEASURES
Origin: natural, modified
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
2. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Melting Point: Decomposes Ingestion: If large quantities are ingested, get medical advice.
Boiling Point: not applicable Give water to drink to dilute ingested materials.
Freezing Point: not applicable
9. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Full Shade: Delta E <1.2
Specific Gravity: 4.9-5.1
Flash Point: not applicable, material not flammable
Solubility in water: insoluble
Explosion Hazard: air and iron oxide dust can be explosive under
pH Value: not determined
certain circumstances
Appearance & Odor: ocher powder, no odor
Extinguishing Media: None鈥攄oes not burn. Use extinguishing
Composition: Iron oxide 70-95%; silica quartz,
media appropriate for surrounding.
aluminum oxide <5%
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABILITY & REACTIVITY fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions
the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Incompatibility: none known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none known 10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 >5000 mg/kg (oral, rats)
Carcinogenicity: iron oxide: not studied (OSHA), not classifiable
4. HANDLING & STORAGE
as a human carcinogen (ACGIH). Crystalline silica which may be
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid present in small quantities in iron oxides has been classified by NTP
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene as a substance reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen.
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open 11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
generator.
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk 12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/RIC Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport IMDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container.
Air Transport IATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
13. DISCLAIMER
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
table criteria, use NIOSH/OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended.
the best of the company鈥檚 knowledge and believed accurate and
Exposure Controls of Respirable Dust: OSHA STEL: 10 ppm
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
(iron oxide fume as Fe); ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3 TWA
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
7. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
Inhalation: Acute inhalation of dust may cause mechanical consequential, arising out of use. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to
irritation to the respiratory tract. satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
information for his own particular use.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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