Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2010-09-11
Product name
Manganese Dioxide
Chemical name
and Contact Information
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 202-483-7616
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
LECO Corporation
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350i
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350i
May cause cancer by inhalation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! Potential oxidizer. will not burn in a fire but may increase the intensity of a fire involving other materials. Black powder with no odor. Contact causes irritation to the skin and eyes. Inhaling dust can cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract, and may lead to “metal fume fever,” a flu-like condition. Long term exposure by in haling or swallowing can affect the central nervous system.
Potential health effects
EYES: Abrasive, Irritating. SKIN: Abrasive, irritating. INHALATION: Irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Breathing large quantities of dust can cause “metal fume fever.” INGESTION: Similar to those for inhalation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Eye, skin, respiratory, kidney or liver diseases or disorders would be aggravated by repeated or prolonged exposure to the dust or fume from this chemical. Persons with a history of alcoholism, psychiatric or neurologic disease would be at increased risk from exposure to manganese. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Repeated inhalation of dust or fumes may cause delayed injury to the central nervous system and kidneys. Continued long-term overexposure to kaolin may affect respiratory function is some individuals. CARCINOGENICITY: None. Pg. 2
