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Material Safety Data Sheet |
Goethite
MSDS Number 461-50
| Product and Company Information | |
| Product Name(s) | Goethite |
| Product Number(s) | 460-50 |
| Company | Natural Pigments LLC PO Box 112 Willits, CA 95490 United States of America |
| Technical Phone | 707-459-9998 |
| Fax | 408-516-9442 |
| Composition / Information on Ingredients | |
| CAS No. | 1310-14-1 |
| EINECS No. | 243-746-4 |
| Product Name | Natural Goethite |
| Synonyms | Brown ochre, C.I. Pigment Yellow 42, Ferric hydroxide oxide, Iron (III) oxide hydrated, Yellow iron oxide |
| Chemical Name | Iron oxyhydroxide |
| Chemical Formula | FeHO2 |
| Hazards Identification | |
| Hazards Identification | This product contains no hazardous materials under the current OSHA standard. |
| Potential Health Effects | Information concerning the hazards of this product was limited. Hazard information was taken from other iron salts. |
| Inhalation | Dust may cause irritation to respiratory tract, symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath. |
| Ingestion | None known. |
| Skin Contact | None known. |
| Eye Contact | Dust may cause irritation, redness, pain, blurred vision, and discoloration. |
| Chronic Exposure | Long term exposure by breathing dust may case damage to the lungs and respiratory tract. |
| Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions |
Persons with pre-existing impaired pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this material. |
| First Aid Measures | |
| AFTER INHALATION | Remove to fresh air. |
| AFTER SKIN CONTACT | Wash thoroughly with soap and water. |
| AFTER EYE CONTACT | Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. |
| AFTER INGESTION | Dilute with water and induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | |
| Fire | Not considered to be a fire hazard. Not flammable. |
| Explosion | Not considered to be an explosion hazard. |
| Extinguishing Media | Material will not support combustion. |
| SPECIAL RISKS | Does not produce toxic effects. |
| SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS |
None. |
| Accidental Release Measures | |
| PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) PROCEDURE(S) | Wear dust mask and safety glasses. |
| METHODS FOR CLEANING UP | Ventilate area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Not considered to be hazardous to the environment. |
| Handling and Storage | |
| HANDLING | Do not breathe dust. |
| STORAGE | Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. |
| Exposure Controls / Personal Protection | |
| Airborne Exposure Limits | OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 10 mg/m3 iron oxide fume as Fe ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 5 mg/m3 (TWA) iron oxide fume as Fe |
| GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES | Wash thoroughly with soap and water. |
| Ventilation System | A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. |
| Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved) |
Use NIOSH-approved dust mask to avoid breathing dust. |
| Skin Protection | Use leather or rubber gloves. |
| Eye Protection | Use safety glasses to avoid eye irritation. |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | |
| Appearance | Physical State: Solid Color: Yellow-Brown Form: Powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Ph Value | 3-9 |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1000° C. (1832° F.) (sublimes) |
| Flash Point | N/A |
| Flammability | N/A |
| Autoignition Temperature | N/A |
| Explosive Properties | N/A |
| Explosion Limits | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) | N/A |
| Vapor Density (Air=1) | N/A |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Specific Gravity (Water=1) | 2.25-5.0 |
| Viscosity | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1) | N/A |
| Bulk density | N/A |
| Decomposition temperature | N/A |
| Stability and Reactivity | |
| STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS | None. |
| HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION | Will not occur. |
| Incompatibilities | Aluminum powder, calcium hypochlorite, strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Incompatibilities. |
| Toxicological Information | |
| Toxicological testing has not been conducted with this product. | |
| Ecological Information | |
| Environmental Fate | Not hazardous to the environment. |
| Environmental Toxicity | Not hazardous to the environment. |
| Disposal Considerations | |
| SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL | Consult a local expert for advice on the disposal of the material. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. |
| Transport Information | |
| RID/ADR | Non-hazardous for road transport. |
| IMDG | Non-hazardous for sea transport. |
| IATA | Non-hazardous for air transport. |
| Regulatory Information | |
| Designation according to EU guidelines |
The material is not subject to classification according to the EEC Directive 67/548/EEC. It is a natural product. |
| WHMIS | This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. |
| Other Information | |
| NFPA Ratings | Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 |
| Label Hazard Warning | WARNING! BREATHING DUSTS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. |
| Label Precautions | Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. |
| Label First Aid | If swallowed, dilute with water and induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. |
| Product Use | Professional Artist Use. |
WARRANTY: This information was last updated on 24 May 2006. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Natural Pigments, LLC shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Copyright 2005-2006 Natural Pigments, LLC. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.