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Talc Grade 5SW - MSDS

This document provides a material safety data sheet for talc powder/talcum powder. It lists talc as the only ingredient at 100% composition. Talc is classified as slightly hazardous if it contacts skin, eyes or is ingested or inhaled. Prolonged exposure can damage lungs and long term inhalation is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. The document provides safety guidelines for handling, storage, exposure controls and accidental releases.

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Talc Grade 5SW - MSDS

This document provides a material safety data sheet for talc powder/talcum powder. It lists talc as the only ingredient at 100% composition. Talc is classified as slightly hazardous if it contacts skin, eyes or is ingested or inhaled. Prolonged exposure can damage lungs and long term inhalation is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. The document provides safety guidelines for handling, storage, exposure controls and accidental releases.

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Talc Powder/ Talcum Powder


1. Chemical Product and Company Identification:

Product Name: Talc


Catalog Codes: SLT3094, SLT1078
CAS#: 14807-96-6
RTECS: WW2710000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Talc
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Talcum; Talc (Asbestos free and less than 1% crystalline silica))
Chemical Name: Talc
Chemical Formula: 3MgO.4SiO2.H2O
Contact Information:
Company’s Name: Chhavi Microfine Products (MLA Group)
Company’s Address: 111/230, Harsh Nagar
Company’s City: Kanpur
Company’s State: UP
Company’s Country: India
Company’s Zip Code: 208012
Company’s Info Ph: 0512-2555292, 3914268
Date MSDS Prepared: 13.04.1999
Safety Data Review Date: 21.08.2017

2. Composition and Information on Ingredients:

Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Talc 14807-96-6 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Talc LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.

3. Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to lungs. Repeated or
prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

2. First Aid Measures Composition

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical
attention if irritation develops.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.

5. Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.


Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of
explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the
MSDS and with local authorities.

7. Handling and Storage Composition and Information on Ingredients:

Precautions: No specific safety phrase has been found applicable for this product.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus
should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Respirable. TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from OSHA
(PEL) [United States]
Respirable. TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States] Respirable. TWA: 1 (mg/m3) [United
Kingdom (UK)]
Respirable.Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Powdered solid.)


Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: Not available.
Color: White. Grayish white.
pH (1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 800°C (1472°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 2.5 - 2.8(Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: 5.7 (Air = 1)
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water, hot water.

10. Stability and Reactivity Data Composition and Information on Ingredients:

Stability: The product is stable.


Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat, dust generation, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.

2. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC.
May cause damage to the following organs: lungs.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion,
of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May cause cancer based on animal data. No
human data found at this time.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Do not get onto broken skin. It
will contaminate the wound and can cause a severe granulomatous reaction. Eyes: May cause
mechanical eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include
coughing, labored breathing, sneezing, cyanosis, and vomiting. It may produce permanent effects
in the lungs. Ingestion: Low hazard expected for normal industrial use. Ingestion of large amounts
may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Inhalation: Prolonged or
repeated exposure by inhalation may cause Talc pneumoconiosis (Talcosis) which affects the
lungs.

12. Ecological Information Composition and Information on Ingredients:

Ecotoxicity: Not available.


BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation
are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.

14. Transport Information

DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).


Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.

15. Other Regulatory Information Composition and Information on Ingredients :

Federal and State Regulations:


Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Talc Rhode Island RTK hazardous
substances: Talc Pennsylvania RTK:
Talc Minnesota: Talc Massachusetts RTK: Talc TSCA 8(b) inventory: Talc
Other Regulations:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Safety glasses.

16. Other Information

References: Not available.


Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Last Updated: 21.08.2017
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