BAYFERROX OXIDES
PRODUCT NAME
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT LIMITED
Address Clunies Ross Street, Prospect, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2148
Telephone (02) 9033 4000
Fax (02) 9033 4055
Emergency 1800 033 111
Email
Web Site http://www.bluecirclesoutherncement.com.au
Synonym(s) BAYFERROX BLACK 318, BAYFERROX BROWN 610, MARIGOLD 960, BLUE CIRCLE SOUTHERN CEMENT
COLOUR OXIDES (FORMERLY), BAYFERROX BROWN 660, BAYFERROX BROWN 686, BAYFERROX RED
110, BAYFERROX RED 130, BAYFERROX RED 140, BAYFERROX RED 222, BAYFERROX YELLOW 420,
BAYFERROX 920, BAYFERROX RED 160, BAYFERROX RED 180, BAYFERROX YELLOW 920,
BAYFERROX YELLOW 960, BAYFERROX BROWN 663, BAYFERROX BLACK 330
Use(s) COLOURANT, CONCRETE ADDITIVE, PIGMENT
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code Pkg Group
None Allocated None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) EPG None Allocated
None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
C.I. PIGMENT BLACK Not Available <100% 3171-69-9
IRON (III) OXIDE Fe2-O3 <100% 1309-37-1
IRON (III) OXIDE HYDRATE FeOOH <100% 20344-49-4
IRON OXIDE (MAGNETITE) Fe3-O4 <100% 1317-61-9
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Flush gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs, leave exposure area immediately. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Skin Gently flush affected areas with water.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Treat symptomatically
Doctor
First Aid Eye wash facilities should be available.
Facilities
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases/ fumes (iron oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Non flammable. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases (iron oxides) may be evolved when
heated to decomposition. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment
Explosion
(see spill above) including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool
intact containers and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt, collect and reuse where possible. Wear dust-proof goggles and PVC/rubber gloves. Where heavy
contamination is possible or where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator and coveralls.
Absorb with moist sand or similar and place in sealable containers for disposal.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area removed from oxidising agents, acids, carbon monoxide and foodstuffs.
Ensure containers are adequately labelled and protected from physical damage.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas (eg. if container is damaged).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Ensure adequate natural ventilation.Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.
Exposure IRON (III) OXIDE (1309-37-1)
WES-TWA: 5 mg/m3
Standards
IRON (III) OXIDE HYDRATE (20344-49-4)
ES-STEL : 10 mg(Fe)/m3
ES-TWA: 5 mg/m3 Iron oxide fume
IRON OXIDE (MAGNETITE) (1317-61-9)
ES-STEL : 10 mg/m3 (Iron)
ES-TWA: 5 mg/m3 (Iron fumes/dust)
PPE Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1
(Particulate) Respirator. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: COLOURED POWDER Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Odour: ODOURLESS Specific Gravity: 4.0 - 5.0
pH: 5 - 8 (50g/L solution) % Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure: NOT AVAILABLE Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point: NOT AVAILABLE Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point: > 1000 C Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate: NOT AVAILABLE Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
Exposure Standard: 5 mg/m3 Iron oxide
10. STABILTY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites, peroxides), acids (eg. hydrochloric acid) and carbon
monoxide.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases/ fumes (iron oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Low toxicity - low irritant. Use with safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and dust generation -
Summary inhalation.
Eye Low irritant. Exposure to dust/ powder may result in mechanical irritation.
Inhalation Low irritant. Over exposure at high levels may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat.
However, under normal conditions of use no adverse health effects are anticipated.
Skin Low irritant. Prolonged and repeated exposure to dust/ powder may result in irritation due to mechanical action.
Ingestion Low toxicity. With large doses ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation.
Toxicity Data No LD50 data available for this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment The main component/s of this product occur naturally in the earth's crust. It is not anticipated to cause any adverse
effects to plants or animals.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal For small amounts, cover with moist sand or similar, collect and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Avoid
generating dust. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name None Allocated
UN No. None Allocated Hazchem Code None Allocated Pkg Group None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated EPG None Allocated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Schedule Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Information
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
EXPOSURE STANDARDS - TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) or WES (WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
STANDARD) (NZ): Exposure standards are established on the premise of an 8 hour work period of normal
intensity, under normal climatic conditions and where a 16 hour break between shifts exists to enable the body to
eliminate absorbed contaminants. In the following circumstances, exposure standards must be reduced:
strenuous work conditions; hot, humid climates; high altitude conditions; extended shifts (which increase the
exposure period and shorten the period of recuperation).
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
CNS - Central Nervous System
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and
14 is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including:
frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and
method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all
possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
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Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet ('MSDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding
any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this MSDS, it does not
provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any
loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this MSDS.
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Date Printed: 25 May 2006
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