ICSC 1398 - MANGANESE OXIDE

MANGANESE OXIDE	ICSC: 1398 (October 2001)
Trimanganese tetraoxide Manganomanganic oxide

CAS #: 1317-35-7

EC Number: 215-266-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

MANGANESE OXIDE

ICSC: 1398

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BROWN-TO-BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: Mn₃O₄ Molecular mass: 228.8 Melting point: 1564°C Density: 4.8 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BROWN-TO-BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: Mn₃O₄
Molecular mass: 228.8
Melting point: 1564°C
Density: 4.8 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 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.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

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

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.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.02 mg/m³, as TWA; (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.1 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). EU-OEL: (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.2 mg/m³ as TWA; (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.05 mg/m³ as TWA. MAK: (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.2 mg/m³; (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.02 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: C

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

TLV: (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.02 mg/m³, as TWA; (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.1 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
EU-OEL: (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.2 mg/m³ as TWA; (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.05 mg/m³ as TWA.
MAK: (as Mn, inhalable fraction): 0.2 mg/m³; (as Mn, respirable fraction): 0.02 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Occurs in nature as the mineral Hausmannite.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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