Material Safety Data Sheet 

Product Name

Pearl Aqua-Green Mica Powder

Supplier

Soap Basics

23 Southbrook Road

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 8DS

UK

Tel: 01225 899286

Composition/Ingredients Information

Mica coated with titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide.

INCI Name: Titanium Dioxide (for EU: CI 77891), Mica, Silica.

Hazard Identification

No hazardous product as specified in Directive 67/548/EEC.

First Aid Measures

Skin contact: Wash off with water. Remove contaminated clothing.

Eye Contact: Thoroughly rinse with clean water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention.

Inhalation (large amounts of dust): Remove patient to fresh air. Consult doctor in the event of any complaints.

Ingestion: Give plenty of water to drink. Induce vomiting. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Non-combustible. No known special requirements. Treat systematically with surrounding fire.

Special risks: Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

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

Accidental Release Measures

Spillage: Avoid generation of dust. Do not inhale dust. Do not wet product. Wear eye protection and face-mask to prevent inhalation. Carefully sweep up spill. Dispose of according to local and national regulations.

Storage

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

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Respiratory protection: Required

Hand protection: Not required

Eye protection: Required

Work/hygiene practices: Wash hands with water after handling.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Powder

Colour: White with green iridescence

Odour: Odourless

pH value: @ 100g/litre H2O (20 deg C) = 9.2 (slurry)

Density: (20 deg C) 3.0g/cm3

Bulk density: 260-380kg/m3

Solubility in water: (20 deg C) Almost insoluble

Particle size: 10.0-60.0 µm

Stability/Reactivity

Conditions to be avoided: Not known to date.

Substances to be avoided: No information available.

Hazardous decomposition products: Not known to date.

Further information: None.

Toxicological Information

The product is poorly absorbed therefore no hazardous properties are to be anticipated. Inhalation of dust should be avoided as even inert dusts may impair respiratory organ function.

Ecological Information

Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available. No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled with care.

Disposal Considerations

Dispose of waste only in accordance with local or national regulations.

Transport Information

Not subject to transport regulations.

Regulatory Information

Labelling according to EU Directives.

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S-phrases:   22     Do not breathe dust.

German Regulations:

Water pollutant class: nwg (own classification)

Storage class VCI: 10-13

Other Information

This information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any other materials or processes.  Such information is, to the best of Soap Basics’ knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated.  However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.  It is the user's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of such information for their own particular use.

9/7/2000