Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Talcum Catalog Numbers: S80214, T2, T2-12, T2-212, T2-500, T212, T2212, T2500, T4 10, T4 500, T4-10 T4-500, T410, T4500 Synonyms: Magnesium Silicane Hydrate; Soapstone; Talcum Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 14807-96-6 |Talc | 100 | 238-877-9 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Potential Health Effects Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: Chronic inhalation can cause pneumoconiosis. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wash mouth out with water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Material will not burn. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. No special precautions indicated. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Solid Appearance: white to off-white Odor: odorless pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Vapor Density: 5.7 Evaporation Rate: Not applicable. Viscosity: Not applicable. Boiling Point: Not applicable. Freezing/Melting Point: 800 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Non available. Solubility: Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: 2.5-2.8 Molecular Formula: 3MgO4SiO2H2O Molecular Weight: 166.4003 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Not available. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Silicon oxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 14807-96-6: WW2710000 LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: Talc - ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen IARC: Group 3 carcinogen Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 14807-96-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Talc can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 14807-96-6: 0 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 14807-96-6: OES-United Kingdom, TWA respirable dust: 1 mg/m3 TWA Canada CAS# 14807-96-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 14807-96-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 14807-96-6: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2.5 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3 (total dust) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3 (total dust) JAN9 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 10/26/1998 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------