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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 FLAT EDGE FILLER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20-8196
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Cold mounting filler
SUPPLIER:
Buehler, Ltd.
41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: MSDS COORDINATOR, PHONE: 847-295-6500,
PREPARE DATE: 10/14/05; 14 Oct 2005
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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 Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 1.0-10.0
02 Silicon dioxide (non-crystalline) 7631-86-9 25.0-35.0
03 Zirconium Oxide 1314-23-4 60.0-70.0
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ACGIH OSHA COMPANY
ITEM TLV-TWA TLV-STEL PEL-TWA PEL-CEILING TLV-TWA SKIN
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01 10.0 mg/m3* N/E 5.0 mg/m3 N/A N/A NO
02 10.0 mg/m3* 6.0mg/m3* N/E N/A N/A NO
01 5.0 mg/m3* 10.0mg/m3* 5.0 mg/m3* N/A N/A NO
*Total Dust
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Dust irritating to respiratory tract. Mechanical
irritant. Prolonged contact may cause abrasion.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause
tearing and redness.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Prolonged contact may
cause skin abrasion.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Dust irritating to respiratory tract.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: Repeated and prolonged overexposure to dust
may overwhelm lungs.
OTHER INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation.
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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.
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: Unknown
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not Applicable.
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. 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.
STORAGE: Not Applicable.
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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
TLV/PEL, or if effects occur, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator in
accordance with applicable health and safety regulations and manufacturer's
recommendations.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin.
EYE PROTECTION: Not Applicable.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not Applicable.
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 : Is heavier than air
ODOR : NONE ODOR THRESHOLD : None
APPEARANCE : Beads EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Insoluble Acetate
FREEZE POINT : N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.8645
VAPOR PRESSURE : None 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: Not Applicable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not Applicable.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not Applicable.
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: Not Applicable.
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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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| SECTION 14 - 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 INTNL PACKING GRP : 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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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:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
No components found.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
components in this product: none known
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%: none known
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: NOT REGULATED
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: 07/15/99
REASON FOR REVISION: updated Section(s): 2,3,14,15
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; OSHA = US Occupational Health and Safety 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.
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