Tourmaline Powder

Features

• Chemical Name : WX3Y6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH,F)4
  
• INCI Name : TOURMALINE POWDER.
  
• CAS NO : 1317-93-7
• Appearance : Fine powder
• Odor : Odorless
• Technical Data Sheet : 2009-06-01 Supersedes prior issues

Specifications

Material Safety Data Sheet

SUBSTANCE INFORMATION

• SUBSTANCE : TOURMALINE POWDER
  
• SYNONYMS :
• CHEMICAL FAMILY :
• MOLECULAR FORMULA :
• CERCLA RATINGS(Scale 0-3) : Health = 0, Reactivity = 0, Persistence = 3.
• NFPA RATINGS(Scale 0-4) : Health = 0, Reactivity = 0.

COMPONENTS

• MAJOR COMPONENT : CTFA.ID: 15278. 9000-02-02-6. 15677. 10722. 12174-0307. 10722. 11820. 1317-93-7 12174-49-1.
  CONCENTRATION : 99-100%
• MINOR COMPONENTS : TOURMALINE powder is a naturally occurring mineral which may, depending on the product, contain varying minor amounts of the following non-talc minerals
  • Alumina, CAS #1309-48-4 ~ 8-20%
  • SiO2 CAS#15278 ~ 45-60&
    
• EXPOSURE LIMIT
• AMETHYST
  2mg/m³ OSHA TWA(respirable dust)
  2mg/m³ ACGIH TWA(respirable dust)
• DOLOMITE, CHLORITE, CALCITE, MAGNESITE
  5mg/m³ OSHA TWA (respirable dust)
  10mg/m³ ACGIH TWA(respirable dust)
• QUARTZ
  0.1mg/m³ OSHA TWA(respirable dust)
  0.1mg/m³ ACGIH TWA(respirable dust)

PHYSICAL DATA

• DESCRIPTION: Diamond powder is a crystallized modification of carbon.
• DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE : 1000°C
• SPECIFIC GRAVITY :
• PH:
• HARDNESS :3.0-3.5 MOHS.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

• FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None.
• FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA: None
• FLASH POINT: None
  

REACTIVITY SECTION

• AMETHYST
  • REACTIVITY: Stable
  • INCOMPATIBILITIES: None
  • DECOMPOSITION: None hazardous.
  • POLYMERIZATION: None

TOXICITY

• AMETHYST
  • TOXICITY DATA : Tumorigenic data(RTECS).
  • CARCINOGEN STATUS: Human inadequate evidence (LARC Group 3).
• QUARTZ
  • TOXICITY DATA: Tumorigenic data(RTECS).
  • CARCINOGENIC STATUS: Human limited evidence, animal sufficient evidence
    (Respirable puartz: IARC Group-2A).

This product does not contain quantifiable concentrations of asbestos, asbestiform or non-asbestiform tremolite, actinolite, or anthophylite when analyzed by high-intensity x-ray diffraction and polarized light microscopy-in accordance with CTFA Method j4-1.

HEALTH EFFECTS AND FIRST AID

• INHALATION
  • AMETHYST
    • ACUTE EXPOSURE: Exposure to a large concentration of air-bom dust of this material may cause mechanical irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
    • CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged inhalation of air-bom dust of this material may cause scarring of the
      lungs(pulmonary fibrosis), with shortness of breath, chronic cough, and respiratory assisted heart failure. Prolonged exposure to talc can produce a mild symptomatic pneumoconiosis.
  • RESPIRABLE QUARTZ -A CARCINOGEN
    • ACUTE EXPOSURE: Exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica may cause physical discomfort of the upper respirator tract.
    • CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Inhalation of very high concentrations of finely divided respirable crystalline silica dust may cause a rapidly developing silicosis or cancer.
  • FIRST AID: Remove from exposure area to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration and get medical attention immediately. Keep person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
• SKIN CONTACT
  • ACUTE EXPOSURE: Direct contact may cause dryness, or may cause mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists.
  • CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin, or may cause mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists.
  • FIRST AID: Apply comunon skin moisturizers to relieve dryness. Irritations are uncommon; however, if irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention. Broken skin can be cleansed with mild soap and water.
• EYE CONTACT
  • ACUTE EXPOSURE: Direct contact with dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes.
  • CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated exposure may cause conjunctiva inflammation
  • FIRST AID: Wash eyes with large amounts of water or normal saline solution. If irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.
• INGSTION
  • ACUTE EXPOSURE: This material is considered to be harmless and inert when ingested.
  • CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated ingestion of large doses of talc for 13 and 10 successive days by rabbits and mice, respectively, revealed negative teratogen and carcinogenic results.
  • FIRST AID: Treat symptomatically and supportively. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.