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| MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER TRANSOPTIC POWDER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20-3400-080
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Resin compound
SUPPLIER:
Buehler, Ltd.
41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: Technical Department, PHONE: 847-295-6500
PREPARE DATE: 09/26/06; 26 Sept 06
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| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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ITEM ------------ CHEMICAL NAME ------------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
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Not known to contain any hazardous materials per 29 CFR 1910.1200
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| SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Vapors from heated material may be irritating.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: No effects known. Mechanical irritant.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use. Contact with product at elevated temperatures can result
in thermal burns.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Vapors and/or aerosols formed at elevated
temperatures can be irritating.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: None known.
OTHER INFORMATION: No information.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: None known.
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical
attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: For hot product, immediately immerse in or flush the
affected area with large amounts of cold water to dissipate heat. Cover
with clean cotton sheeting or gauze and get prompt medical attention. No
attempt should be made to remove material from skin or to remove
contaminated clothing as the damaged flesh can be easily torn.
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of
dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or
other symptoms develop.
INGESTION: Swallowing less than an ounce will not cause significant harm.
For larger amounts, do not induce vomiting, but give one or two glasses of
water to drink and get medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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FLASH POINT: 572 F LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
(PENSKY-MARTENS C.C.) UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/a
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Finely divided dust in air may present
explosion hazard. Prevent dust buildup.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Treat as petroleum fire. Wear
appropriate approved protective equipment. Avoid directing water stream
directly into flame; it may cause frothing with subsequent spread of flame.
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| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Reclaim clean
material. Contaminated material should be swept or shoveled into
appropriate waste container and disposed of in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local regulations.
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing
vapors from heated material.
STORAGE: Keep away from heat and flame.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required under general ventilation.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Thermal gloves when
handling hot material.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Accessible eye wash and safety shower.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during
use. Do not smoke or eat during use.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : N.A. VAPOR DENSITY : Is lighter than air
ODOR : Mild acrylic ODOR THRESHOLD : N/A
APPEARANCE : Beads EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Insoluble Acetate
FREEZE POINT : N/a SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.02
VAPOR PRESSURE : N/A pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : Solid VISCOSITY : N/A
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: N/A
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No information.
INCOMPATIBILITY: No information.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. Aromatic and
aliphatic hydrocarbons.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
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| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
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No product or component toxicological information is available.
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: No information.
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Material as sold may be disposed of in landfill if local
regulations permit. If material becomes contaminated, follow disposal
instructions for contaminant.
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| TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
DOT TECHNICAL NAME: N/A
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N/A HAZARD SUBCLASS: N/A
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: N/A PACKING GROUP: N/A RESP. GUIDE PAGE:
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER: N/A
IMDG CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A IMDG PAGE NUMBER: N/A
IMDG EMS: N/A IATA CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A
ADR ITEM NO.: N/A ADR TREMCARD: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: No information.
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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OSHA: Non-hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
CERCLA - SARA HAZARD CATEGORY:
This product has been reviewed, and is considered, under applicable
definitions, to meet the following categories: NONE
SARA SECTION 313:
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 and 40 CFR part 372:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT % IS LESS THAN
No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT:
The chemical substances in this product are on the TSCA Section 8
Inventory.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the
reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if exported from the United States:
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No components found.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
components in this product:
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Poly(methyl methacrylate) 9011-14-7
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%:
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Poly(methyl methacrylate) 9011-14-7
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.
CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: NONE
COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS: Not regulated
COMPONENT RCRA CODES: No information.
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM): None known
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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HMIS RATINGS - HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 05/20/03
REASON FOR REVISION: revised section(s): 2
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
LEGEND: N.A. - No information, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; OSHA = US Occupational Safety and Health Administration; UK =
United Kingdom; TLV-TWA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (8
hrs); STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 min); C = Ceiling Value; PEL =
Permissible Exposure Limit
DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in
this MSDS is accurate or is obtained from sources believed to be accurate.
However, no liability, expressed or implied, is assumed for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Buyer assumes liability
in its use of the material.
Consult www.buehler.com periodically to assure latest revision.
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