SAFETY                       Edition: 7             F 19/02 (A)

                                              DATA SHEET                      Date: 25.02.03         Page: 1of 2

                                              N° _________

                                                 0070 (103d)

                                                                                 Libéré par: GG                GG

                                          As per 93/112/EC of 10.12.1993                             Auteur:





1.    Identification of the product:

        ZIRCON PROPHYLACTIC PASTE





      CE class (where applicable): I                               FDA N° (where applicable):

1.1   Main use of the product:            prophylactic paste





1.2   Identification of the manufacturer:                          Produits Dentaires S.A.,

                                                                   18, Rue des Bosquets,

                                                                   CH -1800 VEVEY / Switzerland

1.3 Emergency phone N° of the manufacturer:++41 21 921 26 31                         fax: ++41 21 92139 79



2. a) Composition:                                                            CAS N°

                  Glycerol                                                    56 - 81 - 5

                  Starch                                                    9005 - 84 - 9

                  Zirconium Silicate                                       10101 - 52 - 7

                  Zirconium Oxide                                           1314 - 23 - 4

                  Sodium Benzoate                                            532 - 32 - 1

                  Mint Oil                                                 84082 - 70 - 2

2. b) Substances presenting a health hazard:                   -



2. c) "R" phrase:                                                             Symbol:

                         36





3.    Hazards identification:

3.1   To man: irritant for eyes

3.2   To environment: none for the considered quantities

4.    First-aid measures:

      Inhaling: -

      Skin contact: rinse with water

      Oral tissues contact: -

      Eye contact: abundantly rinse with water, consult with an ophtalmologist

      Ingestion: consult with a physician

      Other recommendations: -

5.    Fire-fighting measures: not applicable

      Suitable extinguishing medium:

      Extinguishing medium which should not be used for safety reasons:

      Special protective equipment:

6.    Accidental release measures:

      Personal precautions:

      Environmental precautions:

      Method for cleaning: soapy water

7.    Handling: in well closed original container, at room temperature

7.1   Storage :

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8.    Exposure control / Personal protection:

      Precautionary measures to be taken during use: usual in the dental practice

      Respiratory protection: -

      Hand protection: -

      Eye protection: glasses

      Skin protection: -

      Oral tissues protection: -

9.    Physical and chemical properties:

      Appearance: heavy, dense, slightly abrasive paste

      Odour: mint                                           Solubility: water

      Colour: grey                                          Insolubility: -

      pH: about 7                                           Density: 2.5 to 2.7

      Inflammability: -                                     Melting point: -

      Other data: -





10. Stability and reactivity:

    Shelf-life: 5 years

    Conditions to avoid: -

    Materials to avoid: -

    Hazardous decomposition products: not reported

11. Toxicological effects which may be observed:

       not reported, may be irritant for eyes





12. Ecological information:                 see 3.2





      N.B.Information relevant to the environment is provided, in case of need, in other sections of the data sheet.



13. Appropriate method of disposal: dustbin

      N.B. Respect any national or regional dispositions which may be in force.



14. Transport information:

14.1 UN regulation: ID 8000

14.2 Brussel's harmonized tariff N°: 3006.40

15. Regulatory information on the label or the instruction leaflet : for dental professional use only





16. Recommended use: for dental professional use only



17. Restriction of use:              other than dental





                                                                                      PRODUITS DENTAIRES SA

Sources of key data used to compile the data sheet: pertinent literature

                                                                                      CH-1800 VEVEY / SWITZERLAND

Date of the previous revision (if applicable): 29.01.1997

Date of the emission of the data sheet: 22.03.2002

Validated by : GG                                                                     N° 70144         N° M10041