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NEW RIVERSIDE OCHRE COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 460 Cartersville, Georgia 30120 Customer Service (770) 382-4568 or (800) 248-0176
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The pigment components range from 35% to 55% by solids of the finished product depending on color. The chemical additives range from 8% to 12% of the wet slurry weight. The range of colors offered are combinations of the natural and synthetic iron oxides and the chemical additives to produce consistent and stable color. The three chemical additives include an anionic polymer, a potassium salt of phosphated alcohol ethoxylate and sodium polyacrylate.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Poses little or no immediate hazard. May cause slight irritation of skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed. No fire hazard, not reactive, not chronic, no known immediate health hazard. OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR Part 1910.1200): EXPOSURE LIMITS 8 Hrs. TWA OSHA PEL RESPIRABLE DUST (TABLE Z) SiO2 0.1 mg/m
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Doc. No. SRC-21-45 Rev. Date: 08/24/2011 Page 2 of 3 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION: In a dry form, inhalation of the dust may cause mechanical irritation to the respirator tract. Excessive exposure above the TLV can give mild pulmonary irritation. Long term overexposure to silica causes silicosis. This product is considered a carcinogen by IARC because it contains crystalline silica at levels greater than 0.1%. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Not absorbed by the body. Skin contact may cause mechanical irritation due to abrasion. Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed; non-toxic. CHRONIC: N/A
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FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT: Non-flammable. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: As appropriate for surrounding combustibles. Product does not burn or support combustion. Not a fire or explosion hazard. FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Respiratory and eye protection required for firefighting personnel.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
DISPOSAL: Iron oxides are not hazardous waste per 40 CFR Part 261.24 or Part 261.3. However, the user should consult with the State environmental regulatory agency before disposing of this material. Iron oxides are not CERCLA hazardous substances per 40 CFR Part 302.4. These are not on the list of hazardous substances under the Clean Water Act (40 CFR Part 116 and Part 117), nor are they included on the list of Extremely Hazardous Substances under SARA, 40 CFR Part 355, Appendix A. SARA Title III, Section 302: Iron oxides are not extremely hazardous substances. SARA Title III, Section 304: Releases in quantities at or above their Reportable Quantity are not subject to any Emergency Notification, as no reportable quantity is established under 40 CFR Part 302.
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This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of New Riverside Ochre Company, Inc. and New Riverside Ochre Company, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information presented.