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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER MASTERMET 2
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 40-6380-006, 40-6380-064
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Polishing 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: 05/07/01
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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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01 Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 0.1-1.0
Classification: C, Xn; R22-35
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U/K GERMANY OTHER
ITEM 8-HR REL 15-MIN STEL 8-HR MAK 15-MIN MAK 8-HR TWA SKIN
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01 2mg/m3 N.E. 2mg/m3 N/E 2 mg/m3 NO
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: (R36/38) Irritating to eyes and skin.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT, 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 develops or persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
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: 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: Does not burn.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Does not burn.
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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. 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: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Follow good
general industrial safety practices during use and handling. FOR
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
STORAGE: Keep from freezing. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Use
proper grounding procedures.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general industrial ventilation recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required under good general
industrial ventilation.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Cloth or synthetic gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: No information.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: DO NOT reuse empty containers.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : 212 - 260 F VAPOR DENSITY : Is lighter than air
ODOR : Mild soapy ODOR THRESHOLD : No data
APPEARANCE : Milky EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Complete Acetate
FREEZE POINT : 32 deg F SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.3648
VAPOR PRESSURE : 17.5 mmHg @20C pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : Liquid VISCOSITY : Low
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: None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Irritating fumes.
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.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Not expected to present hazard in normal
industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: May cause nausea and vomiting.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: No information.
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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
material becomes contaminated, follow disposal instructions for
contaminant.
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| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated for transport
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
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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CHiP SUPPLY LABEL RISK PHRASES: (R36/38) Irritating to eyes and skin.
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SAFETY PHRASES: (S24/25) Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
CHiP SUPPLY LABEL SYMBOLS: Irritant, Xi
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 05/07/01
REASON FOR REVISION: new format
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION DATE:
REASON FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION:
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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LEGEND: N.A. - No information, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; UK = United Kingdom; REL = Recommended Exposure Limit; MAK =
Maximale Arbetisplatzkonzentration (Maximum Concentration in the
Workplace); TLV-TWA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (8
hours); STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes); 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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