The Shepherd Color Company  - Material Safety Data Sheet

1. Product Name: Brown 10P857

Revision #

4

Date: 10-Aug-2009

Company:

The Shepherd Color Company
4539 Dues Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
U.S.A.

Shepherd Color International
Serskampsteenweg 135A
B-9230 Wetteren, Belgium

Shepherd Color International
1st Floor, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin, Victoria 3189
Australia

Shepherd Color International
Shinjuku Dai-ichi Seimei Building 4-F
2-7-1, Nishi-Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo, Japan 163-0704

Telephone:

U.S.A. Office: 513-874-0714
Belgium Office: +32-9-366-1111
Australian Office: +61-3-9532-5260
Japanese Office: +813-3344-3010

Emergency information:

Telephone: Domestic Shipments: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
International Shipments: CHEMTREC (703) 527-3887

2. Hazards Identification

EEC Risk Phrases: This document has been prepared in accordance with 91/155/EC.
This product is not classified as hazardous according to {NOHSC:2011(1994)}& OHS Regulations 1999.

EEC Safety Phrases: Not applicable
Methods for Cleanup: See Section XI for Toxicological Information.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

% Weight
Ingredients: CAS No: EINECS (Typical)
Zinc Iron Chromite Brown Spinel 68186-88-9* 269-050-0 100

Synonyms: BR0010P857 - BROWN 10P857 ; C.I. Pigment Brown 33; C.I. Constitution #77503; CPMA #13-37-7

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. **

4. First Aid Measures

If inhaled: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
On ingestion: If conscious, drink large quantities of water. Do Not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
On contact with eyes: On contact with eyes flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen (15) minutes. Call a physician.
On skin contact: On skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: This product will not burn. Use suitable extinguishing media for fighting surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Not applicable
Emitted when burned: Not applicable
Special protective equipment: This product will not burn. Use appropriate techniques for fighting surrounding fire.
Further information: None

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions: Maintain appropriate dust control.
Environmental precautions: Prevent contamination of soils, drains and surface water.
Methods for cleanup: Transfer material into closed container for re-use or disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling: Good housekeeping procedures should be followed to prevent dust during processing. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work areas. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Provide eye wash stations in areas of handling.
Storage: Store material in a closed container. Normal warehousing.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering controls/measures: Use mechanical ventilation to keep dust below regulatory standards (see Section II). Design criteria usually cannot be specified in an MSDS because of its complexity.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory protection: MSHA/NIOSH respirators approved for dusts TC-21C or NIOSH approved cartridges for Non-oil aerosols, N95, N99, N100 (42 CFR 84).
Hand protection: Rubber, PVC coated gloves, impermeable.
Eye protection: Safety Glasses with side shields, mono goggles.
Body protection: No special precautions (see hand protection).
General safety and hygiene measures: Good housekeeping procedures should be followed to prevent dust during processing.


As Regulated OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %Metal Sara
(Related Exposure Limits) (mg/m³) (mg/m³) (Typical) 313
Chromium (III) compounds (as Cr) 0.5 0.5 17 Yes
Zinc compounds (as Zn) None 5 20 Yes



9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Brown Powder
Odor: No Odor
Melting point/melting range: Not applicable
Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable
Flash point: Not applicable
Combustibility: Not applicable
Explosion limits:
Lower Vol. %:
Not applicable
Upper Vol. %:
Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not applicable
Self-ignition: Not applicable
Self-ignition temperature: Not applicable
Explosion hazard: Not applicable
Fire promoting properties: Not applicable
Vapor pressure: Not applicable
Specific gravity: 4.9 SCTM 312
Bulk density: No data available
Packing density: 4.3 lbs/solid gallon (0.52 Kg/L) SCTM 194 (7)
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Solubility in other solvents: Negligible
pH value: 8.4 SCTM 101 (7)
Octanol/water partition coefficient (log POW): Not applicable
Viscosity: Not applicable
Other information: Not applicable

10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: None known
Materials to avoid: None known
Hazardous reactions: None known
Hazardous decomposition products: None known

11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity

LD50/oral/rat: >10,000 mg/kg (6)
LD50/inhal/rat: Not Tested
Sensitizing: None expected
Primary skin irritation/rabbit: No data available
Primary mucous membrane irritation/rabbit' eyes: No data available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Repeated overexposure to this compound may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Some compounds of the metals used in the manufacturing of this pigment Chromium and Zinc, have demonstrated various toxic properties (1,2,3,4). However, there is no evidence that this pigment has these toxic characteristics.

Routes of Entry:

Eyes:  No       Skin:  No       Inhalation:  Yes       Ingestion:  Yes

CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: No IARC Monographs: No
OSHA Regulated: No

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory and skin disorders aggravated by dust.

12. Ecological Information

Mobility: No data available
Degradability: No data available
Accumulation: No data available
Short and long term effects on:
Ecotoxicity: No data available
Other adverse effects: No data available

13. Disposal Considerations

Substance: Dispose of at an approved landfill in accordance with local, state, federal and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of at an approved landfill in accordance with local, state, federal and national regulations.

14. Transportation information

INTERNATIONAL

Land transport: ADR/RID/GGVS/GGVE:

Not Regulated

Sea transport: IMDG/GGVSee UN-No.:

Not Regulated

Air transport: ICAO/IATA UN/ID-No.:

Not Regulated

U.S. D.O.T. Classification:

Not Regulated

CANADA Transport of dangerous goods:

Not Regulated


15. Regulatory Information

Labeling according to EEC Directives: Not Regulated
SARA
SARA 312:

Health: Immediate (Acute): No* Fire: None
Delayed (Chronic): No** Reactivity: None
Sudden release of pressure: None
*Not an acute hazard, however may cause irritation due to abrasiveness.
**These products are not classified as Carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. We do not know of any chronic health effect from these products. The finished pigment is a fine powder and may increase the risk of respiratory and skin disorders aggravated by dust.

SARA 313:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF 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% Chromium Compound
100% Zinc Compound

Inventories

The ingredients of this product have been listed in the following inventories:
Australia AICS: Listed
Canada DSL: Listed
Europe EINECS: Listed 269-050-0
Japan MITI: Unknown
Korean: Listed KE-07872
Philippine Draft: Listed
U.S.A. TSCA: Listed

HMIS Code: 100


16. Other Information

References:

1.

Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, Vol. I., OSHA, Sept., 1978.

2.

Occupational Diseases "A Guide to Their Recognition", U.S. DHEW (NIOSH), June 1977.

3.

Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values, 6th Edition, ACGIH, 1991.

4.

Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, NIOSH/OSHA, June, 1997.

5.

The Merck Index (10th Edition), 1983.

6.

Acute Oral Toxicity Tests for Zinc Iron Chromite Brown Spinels, The Shepherd Color Company Data, 2/7/91.

7.

Technical Data Sheet, The Shepherd Color Company.

Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, The Shepherd Color Company makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purpose prior to use. In no event will The Shepherd Color Company be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.