According to EC-Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Trade name
Iron sand
Product no.
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REACH registration number
01-2119513228-45-0005
Other means of identification
Synonyms: copper slag, slags copper smelting
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Sand blasting, road construction, river embankments, stabilization of mining and quarries.
Uses advised against
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1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company and address
Boliden Commercial
Box 750
SE-101 35 Stockholm
Sweden

Tel +46 8 610 15 00

Fax +46 8 31 55 45
Contact person

E-mail
info.market@boliden.com
SDS date
01-06-2015
SDS Version
1.0
1.4. Emergency telephone number
999 (or 111 for non-emergency medical advice). Emergency Action: In the event of a medical enquiry
involving this product, please contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department or
the NHS enquiry service). See section 16.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is not classified as dangerous.

2.2. Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s)
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Signal word
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Hazard statement(s)
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Safety General -
statement(s) Prevention -
Response -

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Storage -
Disposal -
Identity of the substances primarily responsible for the major health hazards
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2.3. Other hazards
Contains metals which may be leached out by water if in contact with acidic water (low pH) in low scale.
Additional labelling
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Additional warnings
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VOC
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
NAME: Slags, copper smelting
IDENTIFICATION NOS.: CAS-no: 67711-92-6 EC-no: 266-968-3 REACH-no: 01-2119513228-45-0005
CONTENT: 100%
CLP CLASSIFICATION: NA

3.2. Mixtures
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(*) See full text of H-phrases in section 16. Occupational exposure limits are listed in section 8, if these are available.

Other informations
Iron sand is an UVCB substance, including (name (EC/CAS), concentration): Iron (231-096-4/7439-89-6)
35%, Silicon dioxide (231-545-4/7631-86-9) 35%, Aluminium(III)oxide (215-691-6 /1333-84-2) 4,3%,
Calcium oxide (215-138-9/1305-78-8) 3,5%, Magnesium oxide (215-171-9/1309-48-4) 1,1%, Zinc (231-
175-3/440-66-6) 1,3%, Sulphur (231-722-6/7704-34-9) 0,5%, Copper (231-159-6 /7440-50-8) 0,6%,
Manganese (231-105-1/7439-96-5) 0,4%, Chrome (231-157-5/7440-47-3) 0,3%

Please note that iron sand has a glasslike structure and that the various components are bonded to each
other and are not present as free substances. Granulated slag consists mainly of fajalite (iron silicate), EC-
nr 237-687-3, CAS-nr 13918-37-1. Oxide forms present in minerals 15%

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General information
In the case of accident: Contact a doctor or casualty department – take the label or this safety data sheet.
Contact a doctor, if in doubt about the injured person’s condition or if the symptoms continue. Never give
an unconscious person water or similar.
Inhalation
In case of exposure to fumes or dust, move to fresh air, lay patient down, get medical attention if discomfort
persists.
Skin contact
Skin that has come in contact with the material must be washed thoroughly with water and soap. In case of
contact with molten product, cool rapidly with water and seek immediate medical attention. Do not attempt
to remove molten product from skin because skin will tear easily. Cuts or abrasions should be treated
promptly with thorough cleansing of the affected area.
Eye contact
Do not rub eyes. Remove contact lenses. Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water (20-30°C) for at
least 15 minutes and continue until irritation stops. Make sure you flush under the upper and lower eyelids.
If irritation continues, contact a doctor.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth thoroughly. Give the person plenty to drink and stay with the person. If the person feels
unwell, contact a doctor immediately and take this safety data sheet or the label from the product with you.
Do not induce vomiting.

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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The product may cause temporary mechanical irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. The effects
might be delayed. Contact with molten product may cause burns to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
Information to medics
Bring this safety data sheet.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Material is non-flammable. Use fire fighting measures appropriate to surrounding materials.
Do not use water or halogenated extinguishing media.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Substance is not flammable. Do not use water on molten slag: Explosion hazard could result.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of fumes, dust. Use personal equipment.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid dispersal of spilled material.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ventilate the area thoroughly if indoor. Collect mechanically or using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
(in case of fines). Place in a suitable container for recycling or disposal. DO NOT empty into drains or
waterways.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See section 13 with regard to the handling of waste. See section 8 for protective measures.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for information on personal protection.
Prevent formation and spreading of dust. Provide adequate ventilation if exposure to dust is expected.
Avoid contact with molten material. Do not use water on molten slag. Avoid inhalation of dust and small
particles and contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable personal protective equipment if required. Observe
good industrial hygiene practices.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
No special requirements.
Storage temperature
No data available.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
This product should only be used for applications described in Section 1.2

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

OEL
Silica, amorphous CAS 7631-86-9
Limit value - Eight hours: 6 mg/³ inhalable aerosol, 2,4 mg/m³ respirable aerosol

Calcium oxide CAS 1305-78-8

Limit value - Eight hours: 2 mg/³

Magnesium oxide CAS 1309-48-4

Limit value - Eight hours: 10 mg/³ inhalable aerosol, 4 mg/m³ respirable aerosol

Zinc oxide, fume or respirable dust CAS 1314-13-2

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Limit value - Eight hours: 5 mg/m³

Limit value - Short term: 10 mg/m³

Copper, dusts and mists (as Cu) CAS: 7440-50-8

Limit value - Eight hours: 1 mg/m³
Limit value - Short term: 2 mg/m³

Copper, fume, respirable dust CAS: 7440-50-8

Limit value - Eight hours: 0,2 mg/m³

Manganese and inorganic compounds CAS 7439-96-5

Limit value - Eight hours: 0,5 mg/³

Chromium (and Cr II; Cr III compounds) CAS 7440-47-3

Limit value - Eight hours: 0.5 mg/m³
DNEL / PNEC
Overview of Derived Long term No Effect Level (DNEL) for the selected trace constituents of Iron sand:
Target Cu Pb As Ni Cd Zn
population
Inhalation Worker Internal OEL 0,05- OEL 0,01- OEL 0,05 OEL 0,004 Not needed
DNEL 0,15 mg/m3 0,05 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 for Cu slag
0,04075 (respirable CSR
mg/m3 fraction)
Dermal Worker Not Not assessed 15 Negligible Not needed
assessed µg/cm2/day for Cu slag
CSR
Oral General 25 0,01 mg/L 1,1 MAC 5 µg/L 3 mg/L
population µg/kgbw/wee drinking mg/kgbw/day drinking drinking
k water water water
Biological Worker Not needed 40 µg/dL BLV 0,9739 Not assessed 2 µg/g Not needed
monitoring blood (non µg/dL blood (indicative 1 creatinine in for Cu slag
pregnant 30 µg/g µg/dL blood) urine CSR
adults) creatinine in 0,5 µg/dL
10 µg/dL urine blood
blood
(pregnant
women)
Reference Cu CSR Pb CSR- WHO Ni CSR Cd Zn RAR
RAR CSR/WHO
The DNEL for As is expressed as 30 μg/g creatinine in urine which is comparable to 0.9739 μg/dL in blood.

Overview of Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) for the selected trace constituents of Iron sand:
Unit Cu Pb Ni As Cd Zn
Freshwater µg/L 7,8 6,5 3,6 4,2 0,19 PNEC add
7,8
Marine water µg/L 5,2 3,4 8,6 4,2 1,14 PNEC add
7,8
Soil mg/kg dw 61 147 29,9 0,8 1,15 PNEC add
78
Freshwater mg/kg dw 87 174 69,2 27,95 2,3 PNEC add
sediment 49
Marine mg/kg dw 676 164 69,2 27,95 2,3 PNEC add
sediment 49
STP µg/L 230 100 330 na 20 52
Oral mg/kg / 10,9 mg/kg Aq 2,3 / / /
food Terr 0,12
mg/kg ww
Reference Cu CSR Pb CSR Ni CSR International Cd RAR Zn RAR
Office For
water (2009)
8.2. Exposure controls
Compliance with the stated exposure limits values should be checked on a regular basis.
General recommendations
Observe general occupational hygiene.
Exposure scenarios
If there is an appendix to this safety data sheet, the indicated exposure scenarios must be complied.
Exposure limits
Trade users are covered by the rules of the working environment legislation on maximum concentrations
for exposure. See work hygiene threshold values above.

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Appropriate technical measures

Risk management measures, aiming at the protection of human health, are to be considered in cases of
inhalation of powder, dust and fumes (fumes from hot processes) during production and professional uses
of copper slags. For this reason, automated and closed systems should preferably be used for industrial
and professional uses of copper slags. Process enclosures, hoods at handling points, local exhaust
ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels of containing metals below recommended
exposure limits.
Hygiene measures
Whenever you take a break in using this product and when you have finished using it, all exposed areas of
the body must be washed. Always wash hands, forearms and face.
Measures to avoid environmental exposure
Contain spills and prevent releases and observe national regulations on emissions.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
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Generally
Only CE-marked personal protection equipment should be used.
Respiratory Equipment
Respiratory protection in case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of dust. Use suitable respiratory
equipment with particle filter (type P2) during tapping of slag. Use suitable respiratory equipment with
particle filter (type P3) during abrasive blasting with slag.
Skin protection
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hand protection
When material is in molten state, wear gloves to protect against thermal burns. Suitable gloves can be
recommended by the glove supplier.
Eye protection
Wear dust-resistant safety goggles if there is danger of eye contact.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form Colour Odour pH Viscosity Density (g/cm3)
Solid Black , Reddish brown, Grey, Dark grey None - Not applicable 3,11-4,2
Phase changes
Melting point (°C) Boiling point (°C) Vapour pressure (mm Hg)
1027-1341 Not applicable Not applicable
Data on fire and explosion hazards
Flashpoint (°C) Ignition (°C) Self ignition (°C)
Not applicable - No self ignition
Explosion limits (Vol %) Oxidizing properties Flammability
Non explosive Non oxidizing Non flammable
Solubility
Solubility in water n-octanol/water coefficient
Negligible in water at +20ºC
Poorly soluble. Solubilization
and agitation for 14 days (pH Not applicable
6.3- 7.6) resulted in dissolved
Cu, Ni, Pb <0.2 mg/l
9.2. Other information
Solubility in fat Additional information
Not applicable Granulometry: 741-2426 μm

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Substance is non reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
10.2. Chemical stability
The product is stable under the conditions noted in section 7.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

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No special
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials. Contact with acids may release flammable hydrogen gas.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reductants agents.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Melting at high temperature may generate fumes of metal oxides. Grinding, crushing, blasting may
generate dust.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Substance Species Test Route of exposure Result
The acute toxicity is not known, but due to
the low water solubility of the product, the
toxicity is considered to be low.
Skin corrosion/irritation
The product is not expected to be a local irritant.
Serious eye damage/irritation
The product is not expected to be a local irritant.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
None known.
Germ cell mutagenicity
The product is not classified as mutagenic.
Carcinogenicity
The product is not classified as carcinogen.
Reproductive toxicity
The product is not classified as toxic for reproduction.
STOT-single exposure
The product is not classified as toxic.
STOT-repeated exposure
The product is not classified as toxic.
Aspiration hazard
Inhalation of dust may be irritating.
Melting at high temperature may generate fumes of metal oxides, which may be hazardous if inhaled.
Long term effects
Empirical knowledge about the effects on humans: No known effects in humans.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Substance Species Test Test duration Result
Low toxicity: The product has
been tested on Daphnia
Magna, resulting in no
immobility shown in a 24h-test
(SS 028180).
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Substance Biodegradability Test Result
- Not applicable.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Substance Potential bioaccumulation LogPow BFC
- Not known.
12.4. Mobility in soil

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Iron sand is a complex inorganic substance (UVCB). It mainly contains iron silicate and silicates of aluminum
and calcium. Traces of metals exist in metal, mineral form or included in silicate phases. A physico-chemical
characterization of the substance demonstrated that the trace metals are firmly built in and bonded into the
glass/crystal structures of the silicate and other mineral phases. This resulted in limited release and low
measured water-solubility of the trace metals present in the matrix.
Contains metals which may be leached out by water if in contact with acidic water (low pH) in low scale.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
The PBT and vPvB criteria do not apply to inorganic substances.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No special

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product waste can be treated as inert waste. Can be used for road construction, etc. according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Waste
EWC code
10 06 01
Specific labelling
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Contaminated packing
Packaging which contains leftovers from the product must be disposed of in the same way as the product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Not listed as dangerous goods under ADR and IMDG regulations.

14.1 – 14.4
ADR/RID
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
14.4. Packing group
Notes
Tunnel restriction code

IMDG
UN-no.
Proper Shipping Name
Class
PG*
EmS
MP**
Hazardous constituent

IATA/ICAO
UN-no.
Proper Shipping Name
Class
PG*

14.5. Environmental hazards

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14.6. Special precautions for user
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14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
No data available
(*) Packing group
(**) Marine pollutant

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SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Restrictions for application
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Demands for specific education
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Additional information
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Sources
EC regulation 1907/2006 (REACH)
Directive 2000/532/EC
EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
EH40/2005
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Yes
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SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-phrases as mentioned in section 3

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The full text of identified uses as mentioned in section 1
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Other symbols mentioned in section 2
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Other
It is recommended to hand over this safety data sheet to the actual user of the product. Information in this
safety data sheet cannot be used as a product specification.
The information in this safety data sheet applies only to this specific product (mentioned in section 1) and is
not necessarily correct for use with other chemicals/products.
A change (in proportion to the last essential change (first cipher in SDS version)) is marked with a blue
triangle.
Emergency telephone number

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Belgium: 070 - 245 245

Austria: Poison Control Centre Emergency helpline +43 1 406 43 43, 112
Portugal: Em caso de intoxicacao, ligue 808 250 143
Czech Republic: Toxikologické informační středisko Telefon: +420 224 919 293, +420 224 915 402
Estonia: 112, 16662, ((+372) 626 93 90)
Lithuania: Visuomenės sveikatos centrams +370 5 236 20 52 arba +370 687 53378
Italy: Centro antiveleni di Roma - Policlinico Umberto I tel. 06-49978000
Spain: Servicio de Información Toxicológica Teléfono: + 34 91 562 04 20 (solo emergencias toxicológicas)
Información en español (24h/365 días)
Sweden: 112, 08-331231 (vardagar kl 9-17)
United Kingdom: 999 (or 111 for non-emergency medical advice). Emergency Action: In the event of a
medical enquiry involving this product, please contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency
department or the NHS enquiry service)
Denmark: Kontakt Giftlinien på tlf.nr.: 82 12 12 12 (åbent 24 timer i døgnet).
Germany: Giftnotruf Berlin, Emergency telephone: +49 30 19240 (Tag und Nacht)
Finland: 09-4711/Myrkytystietokeskus tai suora numero 09-471977 Myrkytystietokeskus/HUS,
Tukholmankatu 17, 00029 HUS (Helsinki) 112
Norway: Giftinformasjonssentralen på tlf.nr.: 22 59 13 00, 113
France: ORFILA (INRS) : + 33 (0)1 45 42 59 59. 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7
Hungary: Telefon: 06-80-20-11-99
Iceland: Neyðarlínan: Sími 112. Eitrunarmiðstöð Landsspítalans. Sími: 543 2222.
Netherlands: 30-2748888
Bulgaria: +359 2 9154 409
Greece: +30 10 779 3777
Ireland: +353 1 8379964
Latvia: +371 704 2468
Malta: 2425 0000
Poland: +48 58301 65 16 / +48 58 349 2831
Romania: +40 21 3183606
Slovakia: +421 2 54 77 4166
Slovenia: + 386 41 650500
Date of last essential change
(First cipher in SDS version)
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Date of last minor change
(Last cipher in SDS version)
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