Iron Oxide Yellow 200
1. Identification of substance and of the company Trade Name: Iron Oxide Yellow |
2. Composition/Data on components
Chemical characterization: Synthetic iron oxide Fe2O3.H2O (α-FeooH), C. I. Pigment Yellow 42 CAS No:20344-49-4 Einecs No: 243-746-4 Dangerous : none |
3. Hazards identification
No hazardous effects known. The product is not a substance subject to mandatory marking in accordance with the EEC Directive 67/584/EEC Or amendments. |
4. Iron Oxide Yellow 200 – First Aid measures
After inhalating: Supply fresh air After eye contact: Flush with plenty of pressure water for 15 mins., occasionally raising eye lids. After skin contact: Wash skin with mild soap and water |
5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: no restriction Special hazards caused by the material, its combustion products or resultant gases: none Special personal protection equipment: none |
6. Accidental release
Environmental protection conduct: Do not sweep or wash into public stretches of water, sewers or sites of unknown discharge paths. After spillage/leakage/gas leakage: Clean up immediately with wetting or absorbent material avoiding dusting |
7. Iron Oxide Yellow 200 – Handling and storage
Handling: Usual precautions for nuisance dust should be observed. Protection against fire and explosion: The product is non-flammable Storage: Store in roofed places at room temperature. Keep containers tightly sealed. Flammability Class: not applicable |
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Additional notes for design of plant equipment: No further details, see sec. 7 Components with workplace-related limits to be monitored: Designation % Type of data Unit Nuisance dust 100 MAK 6 mg/m3 TLV/TWA(USA) 10 mg/m3 Personal protection equipment: Respiratory protection: An appropriate dust filter has to be used if a breathable dust is liberated. |
Material Safety Data Sheet
9. Physical and chemical properties
form: powder colour: yellow odour: odourless Value/Area Unit Method Change in physical state Thermal Decomposition: n.a. 0C Lit. Flash point: not flammable Flammable properties: The product is not flammable under standardized conditions. Explosion risks: The product is not explosive Vapour pressure: n.a. mbar Density: (200C) 4.1 g/cm3 DIN/ISO 787 part 10 Solubility in water: (200C) <0.3 % DIN/ISO 787 part 3 pH-Value: (at 100 g/l H2O) (200C) ca.3-7 DIN/ISO 787 part 9 |
10. Stability and reactivity
Hazardous decomposition products No decomposition at proper storage and application conditions |
11. Toxicological Information
Because of experiences with the product mentioned, there are no recognizable hazards for human beings, If it is correctly used and applied. |
12. Ecological information
Avoid infiltration into waster drainings or soil. |
13. Disposal considerations
Product: Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Waste Code No.: Check re-use as alternative. Contaminated packages and containers: Emptied, but contaminated packages and containers may be recycled. Waste Code No.: 18715 (Germany) |
14. Transport information
International: Land transport: ADR/RID/GGVS/GGVE: Not Regulated Sea transport: IMDG/GGV See UN-No.: Not Regulated Air transport: ICAO/IATA UN/ID-No.: Not Regulated U.S. D.O.T.CLASSIFICATION: Not Regulated CANADA Transport of dangerous goods: Not Regulated DOT Shipping Name:None Technical Shipping Name:Inorganic Oxide DOT Hazardous Classification: Non-Regulated. This product is not classed as a dangerous substance under the Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Dangerous Goods Act. DOT Hazard Class: Non-Regulated. DOT Identification Number: None DOT Labels required: None DOT Placards required: None. No specific transportation precautions required. UN Class:None. |
15. Regulatory information
The product is not a substance subject to mandatory marking in accordance with the EEC Directive 67/548/EEC or amendments. Water risk class: WGK 0 (Self-assessment, acc. to §§7a 19,19a-1 of German Water Utilization Act (WHG) |
16. Further information:
Vertical markings at left margin denote alterations of previous issue. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge, but without liability. Department issuing this data sheet: Product safety department |


Disclaimer
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