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SAFETY DATA SHEET SDS No. 1510-001

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Date: 3/3/2011
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Supersedes: 30/3/2009

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier FP-510

Identity of substance that The product is not classified as hazardous, see ingredients below.
contribute to the classification

Relevant identified uses of the substance Use of the substance: additives in paper; paints and surface coatings;
or mixture and uses advised against plastics, rubbers and elastomers; adhesives; mastics, sealants and
plasters; desulphurisation of industrial flue gases; fertilisers and soil
conditioners; animal feeds; foodstuffs; pharmaceuticals; toiletries and
personal care products; cleaning products; glass and ceramics; water
treatment chemicals; a carrier for insecticides and herbicides;
intermediate in the recovery of cooking chemicals in kraft and soda
pulping; building materials.
The substance may be used in industrial settings, professional setting and
by consumers.

Uses advised against: Do not use for cosmetics, food additives, feed
additives or permanent implant applications. Reason: Due to the lack of
experience or data for titanium dioxide the suppliers do not approve of
these uses.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet FP-Pigments GmbH

Am Haupttor
DE-06237 Leuna
Germany

Phone : +49 (0) 3461 43 77 00

Fax : +49 (0) 3461 43 77 10
E-mail : [email protected]

Emergency telephone number FP-Pigments GmbH +49 3461 43 7700 (8 - 16)

Poison Information Centre (Germany) +49 361 730730 (24 h)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture The product is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment in
accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.

Label elements The product does not require a label in accordance with Directive
1999/45/EC.

Hazard description Inhalation: No adverse effects are expected.

Skin contact: May cause mild skin irritation at prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Eye contact: May cause mild eye irritation.
Ingestion: No adverse effects are expected.
Environment: No adverse effects are expected.

Other hazards None known.

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Mixtures: Description; Pigment powder

DSD CLP
Substance name CAS No. / EC No. / Registration No Value(s)
Classification Classification
Calcium carbonate 471-34-1 / 207-439-9 / 01-2119486795-18 60 - 97 % - -
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 / 236-675-5 / 01-2119489379-17 3 – 40 % - -
Remarks: DSD: The Dangerous substance Directive, 67/548/EEC, CLP: Regulation 1272/2008/EC on classification, labelling and packaging of
substances and mixtures

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Move from contaminated area to fresh air.
Skin contact Wash off with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. If large amount been ingested get
medical advice/attention.
Additional advice Consult a physician if necessary.

Most important symptoms and No specific symptoms or effects have been reported.
effects, both acute and delayed

Indication of any immediate medical Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
attention and special treatment needed Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media The product is inorganic and cannot burn. Use extinguishing media
suitable for the surroundings.
Extinguishing media which must not be None
used for safety reason

Special hazards arising from the At thermal decomposition carbon dioxide may be formed.
substance or mixture

Advice for firefighters Involvement of this product in a fire does not require any extraordinary
personal protective equipment than by a normal fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment Use personal protective equipment:

and emergency procedures Respiratory equipment: : In case of dust, wear dust mask with filter type
P2 or P3 (European Norm 143).
Hand protection: Wear protective gloves (PVC, Neoprene, Natural
Rubber)
Eye protection: Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection: Wear protective clothing and rubber boots.

Environmental precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
No special environmental measures are necessary.

Methods and material for containment - Cover the material in order to avoid dust formation.
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and cleaning up - Pick up mechanically.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep container closed.
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal
considerations".
- Clean with plenty of water.
- Keep away from acids

Reference to other sections See sections 8 and 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling Do not breathe dust.

Avoid dust formation. Keep work place clean.
Ensure good ventilation.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Keep away from incompatible products. Do not store near or with any of
the incompatible materials listed in section 10.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: The product is not flammable. No special protective measures against fire
required.

Advice on general occupational hygiene: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
See also section 8.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Conditions for safe storage, including - Keep in a dry place.

any incompatibilities - Keep in covered storage tank.
- Keep container closed.

Specific use(s) Worse case exposure scenarios for humans and the environment will be
attached to this safety data sheet in the coming version.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters Keep the personal exposure levels below the Derived No Effect Level
(DNEL) and the National occupational exposure limit values mentioned
below.

Occupational exposure limits Air limit values:

Calcium carbonate:
Country Parameter Value Remark
United Kingdom OEL (8 h) 4 mg/m3 Respirable dust
United Kingdom OEL (8 h) 10 mg/m3 Inhalable dust
Europe Exposure 10 mg/m3 Total dust
limit values
Europe Exposure 3 mg/m3 Respirable dust
limit values
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Titanium dioxide:
Country Parameter Value Remark
United Kingdom OEL (8 h) 4 mg/m3 Respirable dust
United Kingdom OEL (8 h) 10 mg/m3 Inhalable dust
Europe TWA (8h) 10 mg/m3 -

Biological limit values: None

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL): Calcium carbonate:

Exposure route Exposure pattern DNEL (general population)
Oral Acute systemic effects 6.1 mg/kg bw/day
Oral Long term systemic 6.1 mg/kg bw/day

Titanium dioxide:
Exposure route Exposure pattern DNEL (workers)
Inhalation Long term local 10mg/m3
Exposure route Exposure pattern DNEL (general population)
Oral Long term systemic 700 mg/kg bw/day

Predicted No Effect Concentration ((PNEC): Calcium carbonate:

Compartment PNEC Remarks
Not acutely toxic to fish, invertebrates, algae and
microorganisms at the concentrations tested in the
Aquatic
studies. Acute toxicity to fish, invertebrates, algae
(surface -
and microorganisms is greater than the highest
water)
concentration tested and therefore exceeds the
maximum solubility of calcium carbonate in water.
STP micro- 100 NOEC
organisms mg/L AF = 10
Not acutely toxic to earthworms, plants (soya,
tomato and oat) and soil microorganisms at the
concentrations tested in the studies. Acute toxicity
Terrestrial - to earthworms, plants and soil microorganisms is
greater than the highest concentrations tested and
therefore exceeds the maximum solubility of calcium
carbonate in water.
Calcium carbonate and calcium and carbonate ions
are ubiquitous in the environment and are found
naturally in soil, water and sediment. Sediments
naturally contain a high concentration of calcium and
carbonate due to the physical and/or chemical
weathering of calcium-rich rocks that takes place in
the environment. Calcium will be assimilated by
Sediment - species residing in the sediment and is necessary to
maintain a good chemical balance in soils, water and
sediment. The carbonate will become part of the
carbon cycle and is then cycled throughout the
biosphere.
Due to the natural occurrence of calcium carbonate
in the environment, it is expected that calcium
carbonate would not be toxic to sediment organisms.

Titanium dioxide:
Compartment PNEC Remarks
Aquatic (fresh water) 1 mg/l
Aquatic (marine water) 0.127 mg/l
Aquatic (intermittent release) 0.61 mg/l
Sediment (freshwater) 1000 mg/kg sediment dw
Sediment (marine water) 100 mg/kg sediment dw
Soil 100 mg/kg soil dw
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Sewage treatment plant 100 mg/l

Mammals, oral 1667 mg/kg food

Exposure controls Keep the personal exposure levels below the Derived No Effect Level
(DNEL) and occupation exposure limit values by wearing the personal
protective clothing mentioned below.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection If risk of exposure of dust levels above the occupational exposure limits,
respiratory protection is required. Wear dust mask with filter type P2 or
P3 (European Norm 143).
Hand protection Wear protective gloves (PVC, Neoprene, Natural Rubber) (EN 374).
The selection of specific gloves for a specific application and time of use in
a working area, should also take into account other factors on the working
space, such as (but not limited to): other chemicals that are possibly used,
physical requirements (protection against cutting/drilling, skill, thermal
protection), and the instructions/specification of the gloves supplier.
Eye protection It is recommended to wear safety glasses (EN 166).
Body protection Wear protective clothing, light weight or cotton.
Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Environmental exposure controls: Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Powder.
Colour White.
Odour Odourless.
Odour threshold Not applicable
pH Not applicable
Boiling point / range No data available.
Melting point / range No data available.
Flash point Not applicable.
Evaporation rate No data available.
Vapour density No data available.
Flammability (solids) The product is not flammable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits; Not explosive.
Vapour pressure No data available.
Vapour density Not applicable.
3
Relative density 2.7 – 3.5 kg/dm .
Water solubility Insoluble.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) No data available.
Autoignition temperature Not applicable.
Decomposition temperature No data available.
Viscosity No data available.
Oxidising properties Not applicable.
Explosive properties Not explosive.
Oxidising properties Not oxidising.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity The product has low reactivity. It is mainly used in formulations.

Chemical stability The product is stable at normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions Contact with acids liberates carbon dioxide, sometimes violently.
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Conditions to avoid Will produce carbon dioxide on strong heating or on contact with acids.
Incompatible materials Acids.
Hazardous decomposition products Reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide (CO2) which displaces the oxygen
in the air in closed spaces.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity Calcium carbonate:
LD50/oral/rat: >2000 mg/kg (OECD 420)
LD50/oral/rat: 6450 mg/kg
LD50/dermal/rat: >2000 mg/kg (OECD 402)
LC50/inhal./4h: >3 mg/l (highest technically achievable conc.) (OECD 403)

Titanium dioxide:
LD50/oral/rat: >5000 mg/kg
LC50/4h: >6.82 mg/l air

STOT single exposure: Calcium carbonate: no organ toxicity observed

Titanium dioxide: no organ toxicity observed

Corrosion/irritation Calcium carbonate:

Skin irritation rabbit: not irritating (OECD 404)
Eye irritation rabbit: not irritating (OECD 405)
Respiratory tract: no data available

Titanium dioxide:
Skin irritation rabbit: not irritating (OECD 404)
Eye irritation rabbit: not irritating (OECD 405)
Respiratory tract: no data available

Sensitization Calcium carbonate:

Skin sensitization: not sensitising (OECD 429)
Respiratory sensitization: no data available

Titanium dioxide:
Skin sensitization: not sensitising (OECD 406, 429)
Respiratory sensitization: not sensitising

Repeated dose toxicity: Calcium carbonate:

NOAEL/oral/rat/14days: 1000 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 422)
NOAEL/oral/mice/28days: 1300 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 427)

Titanium dioxide:
NOAEL /oral/rat: 3500 mg/kg bw/day

STOT repeated exposure: Calcium carbonate: no organ toxicity observed

Titanium dioxide: no organ toxicity observed

Aspiration hazard: Calcium carbonate: No aspiration hazard envisaged

Titanium dioxide: No aspiration hazard envisaged

Germ cell mutagenicity: Calcium carbonate: Not mutagenic. (OECD 471, 473, 476)
Titanium dioxide: Not mutagenic. (OECD 471, 476)
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Carcinogenicity: Calcium carbonate: No indications of carcinogenicity

Titanium dioxide: Although carcinogenicity studies observed formation of
lung tumours under condition of lung particle overload, similar
pathological changes are not observed in other experimental species.
Detailed epidemiological investigations have shown no causative link
between titanium dioxide exposure and cancer risk in humans.
At workplace exposure concentrations, no lung cancer hazard has been
observed. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Nevertheless, titanium dioxide is indicated by the IARC Monograph as
possibly carcinogenic to humans (group 2B).

Reproductive toxicity: Calcium carbonate:

NOEL/rat(Parental): 1000 mg/kg bw/day (OECD 422)
No signs of reproductive or developmental toxicity observed.

Titanium dioxide:
No studies are available, but based on other long term studies no
indications of reproductive toxicity were observed.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Calcium carbonate:

Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
LC50/96h Oncorhynchus mykiss: >100% v/v saturated solution of test
material (OECD 203) (exceeds maximum solubility of substance)
EC50/48h Daphnia magna: >100% v/v saturated solution of test material
(OECD 202) (exceeds maximum solubility of substance)
EC50/72h Desmodesmus subspicatus: >14 mg/l (OECD 201) (exceeds
maximum solubility of substance)
EC50/3h activated sludge: >1000 mg/l (OECD 209) Not toxic.

Titanium dioxide:
Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
LC50/96h fish: >100 mg/l (OECD 203)
EC50/48h Daphnia: >100 mg/l (OECD 202)

Persistence and degradability Calcium carbonate:

The substance is inorganic and therefore will not undergo biodegradation.
In the environment, calcium carbonate will dissociate into calcium and
carbonate ions.

Titanium dioxide:
The substance is inorganic and therefore will not undergo biodegradation.

Bioaccumulative potential Calcium carbonate:

Bioaccumulation is not expected.

Titanium dioxide:
Bioaccumulation is not expected.

Mobility in soil Calcium carbonate:

Soil adsorption/ desorption studies with calcium carbonate are not
possible due to analytical difficulties.

Titanium dioxide: No data available.

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Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Calcium carbonate: No PBT, No vPvB

Titanium dioxide: No PBT, No vPvB

Other adverse effects Release into the aquatic environment will colour the water white.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods The product is not classified as hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance
with local regulations.
Thoroughly emptied and clean packaging material may be recycled.

European Waste Codes European Waste Codes should be assigned by the user based on the
application for which the substance was used.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number Not classified as dangerous goods.

UN proper shipping name Not applicable
Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable
Packing group Not applicable
Environmental hazards Not applicable
Special precautions for user Not applicable
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Not applicable
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code ADR/RID

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/ None identified.

legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Chemical safety assessment Chemical safety assessments have been performed for the ingredients.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision comments Revision according to EU Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010

Classification made according to EU Regulation (EC) No1272/2008
Text of R – phrases mentioned in section 3 -

Sources of key data used to compile Reach dossiers and supplier safety data sheets
the data sheet

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this safety data sheet was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable.
However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or
methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For
this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and express disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of
or in any way connected with handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This safety data sheet was prepared and is to be
used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this safety data sheet information may not
be applicable.

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