Pigment Blue 15:3 - MSDS


Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

1. Chemical Identification

Product name: Pigment Blue 15:3
Chemical name: Copper Phthaocyanine Blue


2. Composition/ Information on Ingredients

Product Identification: C.I.Pigment Blue 15.3
C.I. NO.: 74160:3
CAS NO: 147-14-8


3. Hazards Identification

Non hazardous to humans and the environment.


4. First Aid measures

Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air.
Skin contact: Wash affected skin with soap and water.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, Consult Physician.
Ingestion: If Swallowed, Dilute with water and induce Vomiting, Consult Physician.


5. Fire fighting measures

Extinguishing media : Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical Powder or foam.
Special fire fighting procedures:
Unusual fire and explosion hazard: Hydrogen chloride can be formed when burning

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Wear respirator and eye protection.
Environment precautions: Avoid raising dust, ventilate area.
Methods of cleaning up: Pick up mechanically, place in a bag and hold for disposal. Wash spill site after material pickup.


7. Handling and storage

Handling: Avoid dust formation. If dust formation occurs take precautionary measures against discharges.
Storage: Keep packaging tightly closed and store in a dry and cool place with adequate ventilation.


8. Exposure control / personal protection

Exposure Control: Good ventilation, use dust mask when package is opened.
Personal protection equipment: Can use filter mask, rubber gloves and safety goggles.


9. Physical and chemical properties

Properties: Powder
Colour: Blue
Odour: Odourless
Change in Physical State
Melting Point /Melting range: Not Applicable
Boiling Point/ Boiling Range: Not Applicable
Flush Point: Not Applicable
Combustibility
Explosion Limits: No Data Available
Ignition Temperature: No Data
Self Ignition temperature: No Data
Vapour Pressure: Not Applicable
Specific gravity: Approx. 1.55g/cm3 Bulk Volume: 3.1 to 4.1cc/gm
Solubility in water: Insoluble
pH value: 6.5 to 8.0
Octanol / Water Partition
Coefficient (log POW): No Data Available
Viscosity: Not Applicable
Other Information: None


10. Stability and reactivity

No hazardous reactions and/or decomposition products when product is correctly processed. Product is stable for at least 6 months.


11. Toxicological information

LD 50> 5000 mg/kg (oral, rat)
Product is non-irritant to skin and eyes.


12.Ecological information

The product is not soluble in water.


13. Disposal Information

Dispose of in accordance with the local regulations.


14. Transport information

Road transport
ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE: UN – No : None

Sea transport
IMDG/GGVSee: UN – No : None

Air transport
TCAO/ IATA: UN – ID No : None

Water hazard class: I


15. Regulatory information

Risk phrases: Not subject to labeling
Safety phrases: Not subject to labeling


16. Other information

The data given here are based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in term of their safety requirements. The data do not signify any warranty with regard to the product properties.

91/155 EC


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