| Product Name(s) |
Green Earth, Glauconite, Celadonite, Verona Green Earth, Nicosia Green Earth |
| Product Number(s) |
420-26, 420-30, 420-31, 421-26, 421-31 |
| Company |
Natural Pigments LLC
PO Box 112
Willits, CA 95490
United States of America |
| Technical Phone |
707-459-9998 |
| Fax |
707-275-6063 |
| CAS No. |
12069-69-1 |
| EINECS No. |
N/A |
| Product Name |
Natural Green Earth |
| Synonyms |
Celadonite, Glauconite, Green Earth, Nicosia Green Earth, Terra Verde, Terre Verte, Verona Green Earth |
| Chemical Name |
Ground and depurated natural green earth. |
| Chemical Composition |
SiO2: 29.9 %; Al2O3: 6.7 %; TiO3: 1.44 %; Fe2O3: 12 %; MgO: 4.5 %; CaO3: 20.8 %; Na2O: 0.23 %, MnO: 0.09 %; K2O: 0.76 % |
| Hazards Identification |
This product contains no hazardous materials under the current OSHA standard. |
| Potential Health Effects |
Not considered to be a health hazard. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| 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 |
Do not breathe dust. |
| Storage |
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. |
| Airborne Exposure Limits |
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 10 mg/m3 (TWA)
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 10 mg/m3 (TWA) |
| 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. |
| Appearance |
Physical State: Solid
Color: Green
Form: Powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Ph Value |
6-9 |
| Boiling Point |
N/A |
| Melting Point |
N/A |
| 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 |
Insoluble in water. |
| Specific Gravity (Water=1) |
0.8 |
| Viscosity |
N/A |
| Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1) |
N/A |
| Bulk density |
N/A |
| Decomposition temperature |
N/A |
| Stability |
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products |
None. |
| Hazardous Polymerization |
Will not occur. |
| Incompatibilities |
None. |
| Conditions to Avoid |
None. |
| RTECS Number: |
N/A |
| |
Not considered to be toxic. |
| Route of Exposure |
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. |
| Acute Toxicity |
Oral rat LD50: >5 g/kg |
| Environmental Fate |
Not hazardous to the environment. |
| Environmental Toxicity |
Not hazardous to the environment. |
| 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. |
| RID/ADR |
Non-hazardous for road transport. |
| IMDG |
Non-hazardous for sea transport. |
| IATA |
Non-hazardous for air transport. |
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. |
| NFPA Ratings |
Health: 1 (Slight)
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. |
