Material Safety Data Sheet

HEMATITE grade <32 micron

grade <75 micron

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name HEMATITE 32; HEMATITE 75

Application Weighting agent

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Natural iron oxide

Hazardous Impurities This product is not classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Avoid generating dusts. Inhalation of fine dusts can cause
pneumoconiosis.

Skin contact Can cause mild irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally.

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated inhalation of fine dusts may cause pneumoconiosis

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected

Physical and chemical hazards None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically.

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water.

Eye contact Gently irrigate with fresh water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary

obtain medical attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not expected to burn.

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk equipped with P1-filters

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorised waste collection point

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk
equipped with P1-filters

Storage conditions Keep in dry place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Iron oxide dust & fume (as Fe):
TLV-TWA=5 mg/m3 pneumoconiosis

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Use a dust musk equipped with P1-filters

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Grounded solid

Colour Reddish-violet

Odour None

Boiling point N/E

Melting point 1200 °C

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

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HEMATITE grade <32 micron
grade <75 micron
Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 4,7 min

Solubility in water Insoluble

pH (5 % aqueous slurry) 7

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 1.7

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable.

Conditions to avoid Moisture.

Materials to avoid Calcium hypochlorite

Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data available.

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation with prolonged contact. May cause mild irritation

Sensitization No data available.

Chronic toxicity data Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Insoluble mineral product

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available

Ecotoxicological effects No data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

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 Material Safety Data Sheet
HEMATITE grade <32 micron
grade <75 micron
UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: --

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

Contains: Hematite (natural iron oxide)

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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