| Product Name | Talc Powder |
| Product Type | RXSOL-81-8121-025 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
| Phone | +91 22 65113333 / 5555 / 9999 |
| Fax | +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| mail@rxmarine.com |
| Name | CAS# | % by Weight |
|
Talc |
14807-96-6 |
100 |
| Potential Acute Health Effects | Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. |
| Potential Chronic Health Effects: | |
| Carcinogenic effects | A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. |
| Mutagenic effects | Not available |
| Teratogenic effects | Not available |
| Developmental toxicity | Not available. The substance may be toxic to lungs. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. |
|
Eye Contact |
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. |
|
Skin Contact |
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. |
|
Serious Skin Contact |
Not available. |
|
Inhalation |
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. |
| Serious Inhalation | Not available. |
| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. |
| Serious Ingestion | Not available. |
| Flammability of the Product | Non-flammable. |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | Not applicable. |
| Flash Points | Not applicable. |
| Flammable Limits | Not applicable |
| Products of Combustion | Not available. |
| Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Not applicable |
| Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: | |
| Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact | Not available. |
| Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge | Not available. |
| Fire Fighting Media and Instructions | Not applicable |
| Special Remarks on Fire Hazards |
Not applicable. |
| Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards |
Not applicable. |
|
Small Spill |
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. |
|
Large Spill |
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
|
Precautions |
No specific safety phrase has been found applicable for this product. |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic |
| Engineering Controls | Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. |
| Personal Protection | OdSafety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves |
| Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient;consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
| Exposure Limits | TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Respirable. TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Respirable. TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States] Respirable. TWA: 1 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] Respirable.Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. |
| Physical state and appearance | Solid. (Powdered solid.) |
| Odor | Odorless. |
| Taste | Not available |
| Molecular Weight | Not available |
| Color | White. Grayish white. |
| pH (1% soln/water) | Not applicable. |
| Boiling Point | Not available. |
| Melting Point | 800°C (1472°F) |
| Critical Temperature | Not available. |
| Specific Gravity | 2.5 - 2.8(Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | Not applicable. |
| Vapor Density | 5.7 (Air = 1) |
| Volatility | Not available. |
| Odor Threshold | Not available. |
| Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. | Not available. |
| Ionicity (in Water) | Not available. |
| Dispersion Properties | Not available. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water, hot water. |
|
Stability |
The product is stable. |
|
Instability Temperature |
Not available. |
|
Conditions of Instability |
Excess heat, dust generation, incompatible materials |
|
Incompatibility with various substances |
Not available. |
|
Corrosivity |
Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass. |
| Special Remarks on Reactivity | Not available. |
| Special Remarks on Corrosivity | Not available. |
| Polymerization | Will not occur |
| Routes of Entry |
Inhalation. Ingestion. |
| Toxicity to Animals | |
| LD50 | Not available |
| LC50 | Not available |
| Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals | Not available. |
| Chronic Effects on Humans | |
| CarcInogenic Effects: | A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. |
| May cause damage to the following organs | lungs. |
| Other Toxic Effects on Humans | Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. |
| Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals | Not available |
| Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans | May cause cancer based on animal data. No human data found at this time. |
| Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: | |
| Skin | May cause mild skin irritation. Do not get onto broken skin. It will contaminate the wound and can cause a severe granulomatous reaction. |
| Eyes | May cause mechanical eye irritation. |
| Inhalation | May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include coughing, labored breathing, sneezing, cyanosis, and vomiting. It may produce permanent effects in the lungs. |
| Ingestion | Low hazard expected for normal industrial use. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Ecotoxicity | Not available |
| BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
| Products of Biodegradation | Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. |
| Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. |
| Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation | Not available. |
|
Waste disposal |
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.. |
|
DOT Classification |
Not a DOT controlled material (United States). |
| Identification | Not applicable. |
| Special Provisions for Transport | Not applicable. |
|
Federal and State Regulations |
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Talc Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Talc Pennsylvania RTK: Talc Minnesota: Talc Massachusetts RTK: Talc TSCA 8(b) inventory: Talc |
| Other Regulation | OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. |
| EINECS | This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. |
| Other Classifications: | WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). |
| WHMIS (Canada) | Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). |
| DSCL (EEC) | This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable. |
| HMIS (U.S.A.) | |
| Health Hazard | 1 |
| Fire Hazard | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
| Personal Protection | E |
| National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): | |
| Health | 1 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
| Specific hazard: | |
| Protective Equipment | Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses. |
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