Product Safety Assessment
ICOPOR Pigment Paste
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Pigment Paste
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Product Overview
• ICOPOR I-105 pigment paste is a water-insoluble dispersion of carbon-black pigment in diisobutyl phthalate. It is formulated as a
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black, creamy paste with a bland odor. For further details, see Product Description.
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• ICOPOR pigment paste is used to color materials used to manufacture artificial leathers and textile products. For further details,
see Product Uses.
• Exposure to this product can occur either in facilities that manufacture ICOPOR pigment paste or in the various industrial or
manufacturing facilities that use this product. Dow does not sell this product for direct consumer use, but it is used to color artificial
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leathers and textile products with which consumers may come into contact. For further details, see Exposure Potential.
• Direct eye or skin contact with this product may cause slight to moderate irritation. Inhalation of this product may cause headache
and respiratory effects. Some studies have reported adverse effects on reproduction in laboratory animals exposed to high doses of
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diisobutyl phthalate. Carbon black has been shown to be carcinogenic to laboratory animals.
For further details, see Health
Information.
• The dye component used in ICOPOR pigment paste, carbon black, is expected to degrade slowly in the environment, has a low
potential to bioconcentrate, and is anticipated to be practically nontoxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis. The diisobutyl
phthalate component in this product is readily biodegradable, has a moderate potential for bioconcentration, and is highly toxic to
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aquatic organisms.
For further details, see Environmental Information.
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• ICOPOR pigment paste is considered stable under recommended storage and normal use conditions. For further details, see
Physical Hazard Information.
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Manufacture of Product
• Location – Rohm and Haas Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, and its global affiliates
manufacture acrylic and polyurethane emulsions and dispersions and related products in various global locations.
• Process – ICOPOR pigment paste is produced using proprietary chemistries, processes, and blending techniques.
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Product Description
ICOPOR pigment paste is a dispersion of carbon-black pigment in diisobutyl phthalate. The carbon black typically makes up 25 to 40
percent of the dispersion. This product is formulated as a black, creamy paste with a bland odor. It is not water soluble, but it is soluble
in many organic solvents and oils.
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Product Uses
ICOPOR pigment paste is used to color high-solids or solvent-free polyurethane resins and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisols used to
make artificial leathers and textile products.
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Exposure Potential
ICOPOR pigment paste is used in the formulation of a variety of industrial and consumer products. Based on the uses for this product,
individuals could be exposed through:
• Workplace exposure – Exposure can occur either in facilities that manufacture or formulate ICOPOR pigment paste or in the
various industrial facilities that use this product. Those working with this product in manufacturing operations could be exposed
during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures. Each manufacturing facility should have a thorough training program for
employees and appropriate work processes, ventilation, and safety equipment in place to limit exposure. See Health Information.
• Consumer exposure to products containing ICOPOR pigment paste – Dow does not sell this product for direct consumer use,
but it is used to color artificial leathers and textile products with which consumers may come into contact. Once introduced to the
artificial leather or textiles, the color is dried and bound to the materials and is not considered to be an exposure risk. See Health
Information.
• Environmental releases – Engineering controls in facilities that manufacture or formulate ICOPOR pigment paste should be
designed to limit environmental exposure. In the event of a spill, the focus is on containing the spill to prevent contamination of soil,
surface water, or groundwater. For small spills, these products should be absorbed with inert materials such as sand. Respiratory
protection is necessary for cleaning up spills and leaks. If released to the environment, the dye component is expected to bind to
soils, suspended solids, and sediments. The diisobutyl phthalate component in ICOPOR pigment paste has low volatility. If released
to water, it will tend to bind to soils, suspended solids, and sediments. Since the compound is readily biodegradable, it is expected to
be removed in soil and water environments, including biological wastewater treatment facilities. See Environmental, Health, and
Physical Hazard Information.
• Large release – Industrial spills or releases are infrequent and generally contained. If a large spill does occur, the product should be
captured, collected, and reprocessed or disposed of according to applicable governmental regulations. An approved respirator is
recommended for emergency work. See Environmental, Health, and Physical Hazard Information.
• In case of fire – Unnecessary entry into the area must be denied and the use of unmanned hose holders should be considered.
Water spray or fog, carbon-dioxide or dry-chemical extinguishers, or foam should be used to fight the fire. Use of a direct water
stream may spread the fire. The phthalate component of this product is combustible. Irritating and highly toxic gases and fumes may
be generated during combustion or decomposition. Firefighters should wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and protective firefighting clothing. Fire water should be kept out of waterways and sewers to minimize the potential for
environmental damage. Emergency procedures should be carefully followed. See Environmental, Health, and Physical Hazard
Information.
For more information, request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information Group.
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Health Information
Eye contact – Direct contact with this product may cause slight to moderate irritation.
Skin contact – Direct contact with this product may cause slight to moderate irritation.
Inhalation – Inhalation of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs, and result in cough, phlegm, tiredness, chest
pain, and headache.
Ingestion – This product has low toxicity if swallowed. Swallowing small amounts incidental to handling is not likely to cause injury;
however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury.
Repeated exposure – In laboratory animals, prolonged or repeated exposure to diisobutyl phthalate was shown to cause adverse
developmental effects on the fetus at doses that were toxic to the mother. Carbon black has been shown to be carcinogenic to
laboratory animals.
Other – Some studies have reported adverse effects on reproduction in laboratory animals exposed to high doses of diisobutyl
phthalate.
For more information, request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information Group.
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Environmental Information
The dye component used in ICOPOR pigment paste, carbon black, is insoluble in water and has low volatility. If released to water, it is
expected to float on the water or bind to soils, suspended solids, or sediments. Carbon black is expected to degrade slowly in the
environment due to chemical and biological processes. This component has a low potential to bioconcentrate (accumulate in the food
chain) and is expected to be practically nontoxic (LC50/EC50 >100 mg/L) to aquatic organisms on an acute basis.
The diisobutyl phthalate component in ICOPOR pigment paste has low volatility. If released to water, it will tend to bind to soils,
suspended solids, and sediments. Since the compound is readily biodegradable, it is expected to be removed in soil and water
environments, including biological wastewater treatment facilities. It shows a moderate potential for bioconcentration and is highly toxic
to aquatic organisms (LC50/EC50 between 0.1 and 1.0 mg/L for the most sensitive species) on an acute basis.
For more information, request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information Group.
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Physical Hazard Information
ICOPOR pigment paste is considered stable under recommended storage and normal use conditions.
For more information, request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information Group.
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Regulatory Information
Regulations may exist that govern the manufacture, sale, transportation, use, and/or disposal of ICOPOR pigment paste. These
regulations may vary by city, state, country, or geographic region. Information may be found by consulting the relevant Safety Data
Sheet or Contact Us.
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Additional Information
• Request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information Group (www.dow.com/assistance/dowcig.htm)
• Contact Us (www.dow.com/assistance/index.htm)
• Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET System (http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/)
• “Carbon Black: CAS No. 1333-86-4,” Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Initial Assessment Report for SIAM 21, Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Washington, D.C.,
October, 2005 (http://webnet.oecd.org/Hpv/UI/SIDS_Details.aspx?id=AD6A8862-FD3B-4715-A3DC-BDB375FE3CAD)
• Carlson, Kent, and Leslie Patton, “Toxicity Review of Diisobutyl Phthalate (DiBP),” United States Consumer Products Safety
Commission, October 24, 2010 (http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/docs/dibp.pdf)
• Janshekar, Hossein, Bala Suresh, and Toshio Inoguchi, “CEH Marketing Research Report: Dyes,” Chemical Economics Handbook,
SRI Consulting, May 2011
For more business information about ICOPOR pigment paste, contact the Dow Customer Information Group at
www.dow.com/assistance/dowcig.htm.
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References
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Composition and Physical and
Chemical Properties.
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I-105 ICOPOR Nero Technical Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 14, 2008, page 1.
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I-105 ICOPOR Nero Technical Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 14, 2008, page 1.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Fire Fighting Measures, Accidental
Release Measures, and Exposure Control.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Toxicological Information.
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“Diisobutyl Phthalate CASRN: 84-69-5,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET,
Human Health Effects.
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“Carbon Black CASRN: 1333-86-4,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET System,
Human Health Effects.
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Carlson, Kent, and Leslie Patton, “Toxicity Review of Diisobutyl Phthalate (DiBP),” United States Consumer Products Safety
Commission, October 24, 2010, pages 21–29.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Ecological Information.
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“Diisobutyl Phthalate CASRN: 84-69-5,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET
System, Environmental Fate.
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“Carbon Black: CAS No. 1333-86-4,” Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Initial Assessment Report for SIAM 21, Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Washington, D.C.,
October, 2005, Summary Conclusions.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Stability and Reactivity.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Composition, Physical and Chemical
Properties.
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I-105 ICOPOR Nero Technical Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 14, 2008, page 1.
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I-105 ICOPOR Nero Technical Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 14, 2008, page 1.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Fire Fighting Measures, Accidental
Release Measures, and Exposure Control.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Toxicological Information.
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“Diisobutyl Phthalate CASRN: 84-69-5,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET
System, Human Health Effects.
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“Carbon Black CASRN: 1333-86-4,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET
System, Human Health Effects.
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Carlson, Kent, and Leslie Patton, “Toxicity Review of Diisobutyl Phthalate (DiBP),” United States Consumer Products Safety
Commission, October 24, 2010, pages 21–29.
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ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Ecological Information.
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“Diisobutyl Phthalate CASRN: 84-69-5,” Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), U.S. National Library of Medicine, TOXNET,
Environmental Fate.
“Carbon Black: CAS No. 1333-86-4,” Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) Initial Assessment Report for SIAM 21, Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Washington, D.C.,
October, 2005, Summary Conclusions.
ICOPOR I-105 (P) Black Safety Data Sheet, The Dow Chemical Company, February 9, 2010, Stability and Reactivity.
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