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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 MASTERPOLISH SUSPENSION, BUEHLER-MET II
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 40-6375-032,40-6375-006,
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Polishing 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: 05/22/06; 22 MAY 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 hazardous per 29 CFR 1910.1200
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful if swallowed in large amounts.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause
tearing and redness.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use (room temperature processing).
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: May cause nausea and vomiting. Small amounts
(a tablespoonful) swallowed during normal handling operations are not
likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause
injury.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: *Preexisting pulmonary and dermatological
disorders may be aggravated by exposure to hazardous components.
OTHER INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EYE CONTACT
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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: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
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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: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of
water or milk. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Not Applicable.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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FLASH POINT: N.A. LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Closed containers may rupture (due to
pressure build-up) when exposed to extreme heat. Irritating and/or toxic
gases or fumes may be generated by thermal decomposition.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water-based. Does not sustain 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: Wash hands before eating. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with skin. DO NOT take internally. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
STORAGE: Store away from heat. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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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.
If exposure levels are unknown, if levels exceed TLV/PEL, or if effects
occur, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator in accordance with
applicable health and safety regulations and manufacturer's
recommendations.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Cloth or synthetic gloves.
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 reuse empty containers without commercial clean or
recondition.
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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 : No appreciable ODOR THRESHOLD : No data
APPEARANCE : White EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Moderate Acetate
FREEZE POINT : < 32 deg F SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0153
VAPOR PRESSURE : No data pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : Liquid VISCOSITY : Medium
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: No data
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Prolonged exposure to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. Various 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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COMPONENT TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: None
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: Not Available
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Review all current federal, state, and local regulations
regarding health and disposal for appropriate disposal procedures. Not
regulated under Federal RCRA regulations as a hazardous waste if disposed
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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 PACKING GROUP: 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: Not Applicable.
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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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Water 7732-18-5
Petroleum distillate Unknown
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1
Hydrotreated silica 7631-86-9
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%:
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Water 7732-18-5
Petroleum distillate Unknown
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1
Hydrotreated silica 7631-86-9
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 5 grams/ltr
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: Not Applicable.
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM): None known
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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HMIS RATINGS - HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 09-17-98
REASON FOR REVISION: new format
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION DATE: 05/20/03
REASON FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION: Updates to Sections 1,2, 16
LEGEND: N.A. - Not Applicable, 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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