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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

ULTRAMARINE BLUE
MSDS
1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ULTRAMARINE BLUE
Product Use: Personal Care Formulations
Company Name: Natural Sourcing
Company Address: 341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA
Date Issued: 4/20/2009
Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200

2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Trade Name: Ultramarine Blue
C.I. Number: 77007
CAS Number: 57455-37-5
EINECS Number: 3-099-283
Synonyms: C.I. Pigment Blue 29
Chemical Family: Sodium Alumino Sulphosilicate
Formula: Na
6
Al
6
Si
6
O
24
S
4


3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Contact with acids liberates hydrogen sulfide, a highly
flammable, toxic gas. This risk is reduced greatly with
acid resistant grades.
Can create nuisance dust.

Effects and Symptoms:
Eye Contact: Mild irritation may occur
Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation to sensitive skin
Ingestion: None
Inhalation: None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Remove contacts. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms
persist.
Ingestion: Non-toxic. No action necessary
Inhalation: Non-toxic. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability of Product: Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical or CO2.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None
Hazard Thermal Decomposition
Products:
Toxic, irritating sulfur dioxide gas can be generated if this
product undergoes chemical change during a fire sustained by
other combustible materials.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)
Methods for Cleaning Up: Scoop spilled material into appropriately labeled containers for
proper disposal. Finish cleaning by washing area with water.
For large spills, check TLV in Section 8 of MSDS and check with
local authorities. In case of accidental major discharge into
drains, flush with copious amounts of water to dilute any acidic
conditions which may prevail.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Safe Handling: Avoid generating dust. Avoid breathing dust. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged, contact with skin. Avoid
contact with eyes. Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
Storage Keep container dry. Keep containers sealed until ready to use.
Do not store in areas where there is a risk of fire. Do not mix
or store with acids or flammable material.
Packaging Materials: Suitable Paper, Polyethylene
Not Suitable Polyvinyl Chloride based materials

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Threshold Limit Values: ACGIH: 10 mg/m
3
(Total) 5 mg/m
3
(Respirable)
Eye: Safety glasses
Skin/Body: Gloves & Lab Coats
Respiratory: Use adequate ventilation or NIOSH-approved respiratory
devices to prevent inhalation of dust. Use additional
appropriate respiratory protection if there is potential to exceed
the exposure limits.
Other: Evaluate need based on application.
Personal Protection in Case of Large
Spills:
Splash goggles, synthetic apron, Gloves, MSHA/NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and
full protective gear.


9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Fine Blue Powder
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Odor: Odorless
pH: 6 to 9
Decomposition Temperature: Loss of Sulphur above 400C
Specific Gravity: 2.25 to 2.35
Flammability: This product is not flammable and does not provide conditions
favorable to combustion.
Solubility: Insoluble in water and organic solvents

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable in air at temperatures less than 350C
Hazardous Decomposition or
Byproducts:
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas (H
2
S), Sulfur Dioxide (SO
2
)
Conditions to Avoid: At temperatures in excess of 440C in the presence of air, an
exothermic chemical reaction can occur with the evolution of
sulfur dioxide gas. Contact with acids liberates hydrogen sulfide
gas.
Materials to Avoid: Acids, Fire

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Classification: Non-Toxic
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD
50
> 10,000 mg/kg
Mutagenicity: None
Teratogenicity: None
Skin Irritation: None

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence & Degradability: Ultramarine pigments are synthetic equivalents of the mineral
lapis lazuli. They are extremely stable, except under acidic
conditions when they will decompose to white siliceous material
with the evolution of hydrogen sulfide.
Ecotoxicity: Ultramarine pigments pose no threat to the environment if
disposed of responsibly.
CL
50
96 Hours (Fish): Greater than 32,000 mg/kg

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Treatment: Dispose of according to all federal, state and local regulations.
Ultramarine pigments should not be washed into waste water
or drains. Ultramarine pigments should not be disposed of
where there is a risk of contact with acids.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Ultramarine pigments are not classified as dangerous substances for supply or conveyance under US or
International shipping regulations. Do not transport with acids.
DOT Description: Ultramarine Lumps or Powder
Harmonized Tariff Code: 3206.41.0000


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Inventory Numbers: EINECS (Europe) 3-099-283
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TSCA (US) 57455-37-5
AICS (Australia) CAS Number
DSL (Canada) CAS Number
MITI (Japan) 1-22

California Proposition 65: Ultramarine pigments may contain the following Proposition 65
regulated chemicals in the following typical amounts as a result
of their natural presence in the raw materials from which
ultramarines are produced:
Arsenic: < 3 ppm
Cadmium: < 0.5 ppm
Chromium: 12 ppm
Mercury: < 1 ppm
Lead: 17 ppm
Beryllium: Not Detected
Nickel: < 1 ppm

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALTHOUGH ULTRAMARINE PIGMENTS ARENON-HAZARDOUS, INHALATION OF DUSTS OF ANY KIND
SHOULD BE AVOIDED IN THE INTEREST OF GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume
any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained
herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the
use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.
Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may
be necessary. All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your
employees or customers.



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