Safety Data Sheet Manganese Chloride, Crystal, ACS 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Manganese Chloride, Crystal, ACS Synonyms/Generic Names: Product Number: 3315 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect, Harmful by ingestion Target Organs: Lungs, Central nervous system Signal Words: Warning Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Precautionary Statements: None Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 1 of 6
Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 1 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal E 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # Manganese Chloride, Tetrahydrate EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight 100 13446-34-9 231-869-6 Cl 2 Mn 4H 2 O 197.91 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion In case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention if necessary. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention if necessary. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Use flooding quantities of water to cool containers. Wear self contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (hydrogen chloride gas, manganese oxides) under fire conditions. See also Stability and Reactivity section. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to a federal/national or local reporting requirements. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 2 of 6
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from oxidizing materials. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Manganese Chloride 5 mg/m 3 CEIL OSHA 0.2 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 1 mg/m 3 REL NIOSH 3 mg/m 3 STEL NIOSH 500 mg/m 3 IDLH OSHA TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear neoprene or nitrile gloves, protective clothing appropriate to the risk of exposure. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Pink crystals. Solid No odor 58 C (136 F) 1190 C (2174 F) Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 3 of 6
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Completely soluble in water 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Moisture Sodium/sodium oxides, Strong acids, Potassium, Zinc Hydrogen Chloride gas, Manganese oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA LD50 Oral rat 1484 mg/kg as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Eye burns, pain, watering eyes. Inhalation Coughing, shortness of breath, burning, choking, wheezing, laryngitis, headache or nausea. Redness, irritation, itching and pain. Ingestion Repeated ingestion of small amounts may be harmful. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 4 of 6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial LC50 Carassius auratus (goldfish) 18.8 mg/l 7 days Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Manganese Dichloride Manganese Dichloride Listed: Manganese Dichloride, Tetrahydrate Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 5 of 6
16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 08-10-2011 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 8/13/2012 Page 6 of 6