Manganese Dioxide Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 489
Revision Date: July 21, 2015
Manganese Dioxide
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332). Avoid breathing dust (P261).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Manganese dioxide
|
1313-13-9 |
MnO2 |
86.94 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
Nonflammable, noncombustible solid. Strong oxidizer, fire hazard when in contact with combustible materials. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #4. Store with hydroxides, oxides, silicates and carbonates. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Exposure guidelines: Ceiling 5 mg/m3 (OSHA); 0.1 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) (ACGIH)
Black or silver crystals or powder. Odorless. Soluble: Hydrochloric acid. Insoluble in water.
Melting point: 535 °C (decomposes) Specific gravity: 5.026
May ignite organic materials, and is a strong oxidant that reacts violently with combustible and reducing agents. Avoid contact with other oxidizing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Irritating dust. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Nerves, lungs.
ORL-RAT LD50: 3478 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-202-6), RCRA code D001.
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