Material Safety Data Sheet

Product name:

Gold Sparkle Mica Powder

Supplier:

Soap Basics
23 Southbrook Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8DS
Tel: 01225 899286

INCI name:

Mica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)

Chemical composition:

%

CI No

CAS No

EINECS No

Mica

70.0 – 78.0

77019

12001-26-2

310-127-6

Titanium Dioxide

19.0 – 24.0

77891

13463-67-7

236-675-5

Iron (III) Oxide

3.0 – 6.0

77491

1309-37-1

215-168-2

Hazards identification:

According to the evaluative data available, a classification according to categories of danger as specified in Directive 67/548/EEC and laid down in the legislation of the country concerned is not required.

First aid measures:

Inhalation (large amounts of dust): Move patient to fresh air. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

Skin contact: Wash off with water, remove contaminated clothing.

Eye contact: Rinse out with plenty of water with eyelids held wide open. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

Ingestion (large amounts): Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

Fire-fighting measures:

Select extinguishing media according to other materials involved.

Special risks: Non-combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Special protective equipment for fire fighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measure:

Procedures for cleaning:

Sweep up spill avoiding generation of dust. Avoid inhalation of dust. Dispose of according to local regulations.

Handling and storage:

Handling: No further requirements.

Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a dry place.

No temperature restrictions.

Exposure controls:

Respiratory protection: Required when dust is generated.

Eye protection: Required

Hand protection: Not required.

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the workplace depending on the concentration and quantity of the product handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to the product should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Industrial hygiene: Wash hands after working with the product.

Physical & chemical properties

Form:

Powder

Colour:

Gold-coloured

Odour:

Odourless

pH value:

at 100g/l H20 (20°C)  8-11 (slurry)

Melting temperature:

Not available

Boiling temperature:

Not available

Ignition temperature

Not available

Flash point:

Not available

Explosion limits:

Not available

Density:

(20°C)  2.8-3.0 g/cm³

Bulk density:

280-320 kg/m³

Solubility in water:

(20°C) insoluble

Particle size:

5-90 µm

Stability and reactivity:

Conditions to be avoided: Not known to date

Substances to be avoided: No information available

Hazardous decomposition products: Not known to date

Toxicological information:

Since the substance is poorly absorbed, no hazardous properties are to be anticipated. Inhalation of dust should be avoided as even inert dust may impair respiratory organ functions.

Ecological information:

Eco-toxic effects: Quantitative data on the ecological effects of this product are not available

Further ecological data: No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.

Disposal considerations:

Dispose of product and packaging according to local regulations.

Transport information:

Not subject to transport regulations.

Regulatory information:

Labelling according to EC directives

Symbol:  --

R-phrases:  --

S-phrases:  --

German regulations:

Water pollution class:  0 (generally non-polluting substance) (own classification)

The information contained herein is for health and safety guidance only and does not constitute a specification. It is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.