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First-aid measures

Inhalation : Remove patient to fresh air.

Skin Contact : Wash with soap and water.

Eye Contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.

Ingestion : This product is non-toxic.

Fire-fighting measures

Any convenient extinguishing medium is safe to use on this product.

Specific Dangers : Ammonia gas can be liberated if this product undergoes chemical change during a fire sustained by other materials.

Protective Equipment : Suitable breathing apparatus should be worn.

Accidental release measures

Protective Equipment.

Personal Precautions : None necessary unless contact with acids or fire should occur, in which case self contained breathing apparatus should be worn.

Environmental Precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer systems.

Methods for Cleaning : Sweep up spillages. Do not wash large quantities into drains.

Avoid contact with strong alkalis In case of accidental major discharge.

Handling and storage

Protective Measures : Avoid excessive dust generation. Use extraction where possible and wear a dust mask (EN149, FFP1).

Storage : Store in a dry, well ventilated area. Do not store near strong alkalis or flammable materials.

Packaging Materials : PE sacks or drums

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

OEL (UK) : 10mg/m3, 8 hour TWA (inhalable dust)

OEL (UK) : 4mg/m3, 8 hour TWA (respirable dust)

Respiratory Protection : Wear a suitable dust mask rated to EN149 FFP 1.

In the event of contact with acids or fire use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Hand Protection : This product is non-irritating, therefore protection is not essential.

However it is recommended to use disposable nitrile or vinyl gloves when handling bulk quantities.

Eye Protection : Safety eyewear rated to EN166. Use goggles in windy conditions.

Body Protection : Wear overalls (cotton or polyester) when handling bulk quantities.

Chemical resistant materials are not required.

Stability and reactivity

Stability : Stable in air up to 250 ºC / 480 ºF

Conditions to Avoid : At temperatures above 400 ºC/750 ºF in the presence of air an exothermic reaction can occur with the liberation of Ammonia gas.

Contact with strong alkalis liberates Ammonia gas.

Decomposition Products : Ammonia - on contact with strong alkalis

Ammonia - in combustion

Disposal considerations

Method of Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations governing chemical waste.

Other Information : Manganese pigments should not be washed into waste-water drains.

Manganese pigments should not be disposed of where there is a risk of contact with strong alkalis.