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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER VARIDUR POWDER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20-3570, 20-3572, 20-3576
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : mounting compound
SUPPLIER:
Buehler UK, Ltd. Buehler GmbH
Saturn Building In der Steele 2, 40599 D眉sseldorf
101, Lockhurst Lane Postfach 16 03 55, 40599 D眉sseldorf
Coventry CV6 5SF ENGLAND
TEL: (+44) (0) 24 7658 2158 Telefon: (+49) 0211-974100
FAX: (+44) (0) 24 7658 2159 Telefax: (+49) 0211-9741079
PREPARER: Technical Department, PHONE: +18472955600, PREPARE DATE: 29/03/01
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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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No Hazardous Materials are Contained in this Product
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| SECTION 3 - IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Buildup of dust in air may present explosion hazard.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritation.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: none known
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Flush eye with water. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: If symptoms occur, remove to fresh air. Medical personnel may
administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention if
symptoms persist.
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: 100 deg C LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: foam, CO2, dry chemical
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Product: 20-3570, 20-3572, 20-357620-357
Preparation Date: 29/03/01 Page 2
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Containers exposed to fire may
explode. Buildup of dust in air may present explosion hazard.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not Applicable.
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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. Remove sources of ignition. Place contaminated material in
covered waste container and dispose of in accordance with local and
national regulations.
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING: Use only in a well ventilated area. Follow all MSDS/label
precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain product
residues. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY.
STORAGE: Store in a cool place away from heat, flame, and direct sunlight.
Keep container closed when not in use.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If exposure levels are unknown, if levels exceed
recommended safe exposure limit, or if effects occur, use approved
respirator for protection against dusts in accordance with regulations and
manufacturer's recommendations.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Rubber or synthetic
gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during
use.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : N.A. VAPOR DENSITY : N/A
ODOR : no appreciable ODOR THRESHOLD : N.A.
APPEARANCE : white powder EVAPORATION RATE: Unknown
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : slight
FREEZE POINT : N.A. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2504
VAPOR PRESSURE : N.A. pH @ 0.0 % : N.A.
PHYSICAL STATE : solid VISCOSITY : N.A.
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: Not Applicable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not Applicable.
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.
Toxicological Test Data: No Data
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Not expected to be an irritant.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to be an irritant.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause transient
irritation.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: No hazard likely in normal industrial use.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: Not Applicable.
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: No Data.
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Not regulated as a hazardous waste if disposed of 鈥渁s
sold.鈥? Follow local and regional regulations. Fuels blending recommended.
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| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated as a dangerous good for
transport by all modes.
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
SUPPLEMENTAL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
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Product: 20-3570, 20-3572, 20-357620-357
Preparation Date: 29/03/01 Page 4
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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CHiP SUPPLY LABEL RISK PHRASES: Not Regulated
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SAFETY PHRASES: Not Regulated
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SYMBOLS: Not Regulated
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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HMIS RATINGS - HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: none
REASON FOR REVISION: new format
Administrative Revision Date: n/a
Reason for Administrative Revision: n/a
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
LEGEND: N.A. - Not Applicable, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; MAK = Maximale Arbetisplatzkonzentration (Maximum Concentration
in the Workplace); 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.
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