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MANGANESE DIOXIDE
ICSC: 0175
Peer-Review Status: 27.11.2003 Validated
Manganese(IV)oxide
Manganese peroxide 
CAS #: 1313-13-9 RTECS #: OP0350000
EC #: 025-001-00-3
EINECS #: 215-202-6
 		    Formula: MnO2
Molecular mass: 86.9

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.  NO contact with combustible substances.  In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!   
Inhalation Cough.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Nausea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.   
EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/22; S: (2)-25 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
BLACK-TO-BROWN POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 553°C . This produces manganese(III)oxide and oxygen, which increases fire hazard. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with aluminium on heating. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (as Mn): 0.2mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2008).
MAK (as Mn inhalable fraction): 0.5 mg/m³; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2009). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The aerosol is irritating to the respiratory tract. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs and central nervous system. This may result in increased susceptibility to bronchitis, pneumonitis and neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders (manganism). Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 535°C
Density: 5.0 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none  		This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Card updated in Oct 2006 - long term effects 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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