AMERICAN MINERALS -- IRON CHROMITE  -- 6810-00F007279
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IRON CHROMITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007279
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN MINERALS/NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Emergency Phone Num:(302) 652-3301
CAGE:OAP89
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN MINERALS/NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
CAGE:OAP89

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (III) OXIDE
CAS:1308-38-9
RTECS #:GB6475000
Fraction by Wt: 47%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (CR)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (CR); 8990

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 29.0%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM ( 10-11%)
Fraction by Wt: 11%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, CONTAINING LESS THAN
    1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA
CAS:61790-53-2
RTECS #:HL8600000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE (10-11%)
CAS:7782-64-1
RTECS #:OP0875000
Fraction by Wt: 11%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE EYES & NOSE, ULCERATION OR
    CANCER IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE
    UPPER/LOWER EYELIDS. SEEK MED ATT. SKIN: WASH CONTAMINATED AREA
    W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER/DON'T MAKE
    UNCONSCIOUS V OMIT. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SALT OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THE PRODUCT DOESN'T PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE FORM OF
    DUST WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP USING METHODS WHICH AVOID DUST
    GENERATION AND THE USE OF WATER, SUCH AS A VUUM. IF AIRBORNE DUST
    IS GENERATED DURING THE CLEANUP, USE AN APPROPRIATNIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL IF DUSTS OR FUMES ARE INHALED.
    MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION & ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE USED IF
    >TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:SHOULD BE WORN
Other Protective Equipment:GLOVES FOR PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT IS
    EXPERIENCED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 12/13/85. ALSO CONTAIN: CALCIUM OXIDE 0.09-0.21%

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:BLACK/POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAT, STRONG OXIDIZERS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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