Material Safety Data Sheet WHMIS Protective Clothing TDG Road/Rail Section I - Product Identification and Uses Common/Trade Name MILLSCALE Synonyms Not available. Chemical Name Not applicable Chemical Formula Not applicable Chemical Family Not applicable Supplier ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO INC. P.O. BOX 2460 HAMILTON, ON. CANADA L8N 3J5 (905) 548-7200 EXT. 4051 (By-Product Sales) Internally generated by-product material. Material Uses MSDS # 9961 Section IA - First Aid Measures Eye Contact Flush eyes with water to remove foreign body. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Skin Contact Wash with soap and water to remove from skin. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Inhalation Not applicable. Ingestion Not applicable. Millscale (MSDS 9961) Page 2 Section II - Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50/LD50 TWA: 5 (mg/m3) (R) from ONT. MOL., ACGIH (TLV) ORAL (LD50): Acute 30000 mg/kg [Rat] 0-13 Not available Not available 1305-78-8 0-5 TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from ONT. MOL., ACGIH (TLV) Not available ALUMINA 1344-28-1 0-2 TWA: 1 (mg/m3) (R) from ONT. MOL., ACGIH (TLV) Not available CARBON 7440-44-0 0-1 None established Not available. 1. IRON OXIDE (as FeO, Fe2O3, Fe3O4) Unspecified 2. WATER 7732-18-5 3. CALCIUM OXIDE 4. 5. 70-74 (total iron content) Section III - Toxicological Properties Routes of entryq Skin contact. Eye contact. TLV Permissible exposure limits have not been established for this product. Toxicity for animals Chronic effects on humans Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 30000 mg/kg [Rat]. (IRON) CARGINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. There are no chronic effects if used in its purchased form; however, if product is used in a manner that generates fumes, long term (chronic) overexposure to iron oxide fumes can lead to siderosis (iron deposits in lung). Siderosis will clear in time, when exposure to iron and its compounds ceases. Acute effects on humans Abrasive to eyes and skin. Millscale (MSDS 9961) Page 3 Section IV - Physical Data Physical State and Appearance pH Odor Threshold Volatility Melting/Sublimation Point Boiling/Condensation Point Specific Gravity Vapor Density Dispersion Properties Solid (granular) Not applicable Not available Not available o o 1565 C (2849 F) Not available Not available Not available Not available Vapor Pressure Evaporation Rate Viscosity Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Critical temperature Instability temperature Conditions of instability Solubility Odor Color Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Insoluble in cold and hot water Odourless Grey Section V – Fire and Explosion Data The product is Does not burn and will not support combustion. Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable Fire degradation products Not available Flash Points Not applicable Flammable Limits Not applicable Fire Extinguishing Procedures Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. Use SCBA during fire fighting. Flammability Does not burn and will not support combustion. Risks of explosion Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact. None. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge. None. Section VI – Reactivity Data Stability The product is stable. Hazardous Decomp. Products Not available Degradability Not available Products of Degradation Not available Corrosivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the Corrosivity of this product in presence of various materials. Reactivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the reactivity of this material in presence of various materials. Millscale (MSDS 9961) Page 4 Section VII – Preventive Measures Waste Information Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Storage No specific storage is required. Precaution Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust or fumes. Small spill and leak Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Use appropriate personal protective equipment during clean-up. Large spill and leak Refer to procedures in small spill and leak section. Section VIII – Protective Measures Protective Clothing Safety glasses with side shields. Wear cotton or leather faced gloves. Use MSHA/NIOSH approved respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of dust or fume. Engineering Controls Use general ventilation under normal conditions. Use mechanical ventilation if dust or fume is generated. Section IX – Classification TDG Road/Rail Not controlled under TDG (Canada). Maritime Transportation Not available WHMIS WHMIS CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). Federal and Provincial Regulations CEPA DSL: IRON; CALCIUM OXIDE; ALUMINA Section X – Other Information References SAX, Patty’s Industrial Hygiene and Technology If the use of this material is other than that specified by the supplier, additional precautions may be required. Effective Date: October, 2014 EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-760-476-3962 3E COMPANY CODE: 333211 To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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