None of the materials employed in MetPrep Diamond Pastes are classified as hazardous.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May be mildly irritating to eyes
May cause skin irritation on prolonged and repeated contact
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Not expected to be a problem under normal conditions of use.
INHALATION:
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
EYES:
Wash off with plenty of soap and water.
SKIN:
Wash out mouth with water. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SPECIAL RISKS Combustible but presents no special fire hazard.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, foam, and dry chemical
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: As appropriate to the quantity handled.
Behavior in water: Miscible
Spillage: Mop up and dispose of according to recognized method of chemical disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with skin.
STORAGE: Store under normal cool, dry conditions. Extremes of temperature should be avoided.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: As appropriate to quantity handled
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):
VENTILATION:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved safety goggles.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT (S) - None
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT: >50 o C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.00
VAPOUR PRESSURE: NA PERCENT VOLATILE W/W%: NA
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA EVAPORATION RATE: NA
FLASH POINT: >70 0 C APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Soft waxy paste supplied in various
colours, with organic odour
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NA FLAMMABLE LIMIT, AIR VOL % LOWER: NA
UPPER: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Avoid Strong acids and oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NA
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Expect to be mildly irritating to eyes and skin
CARCINOGENICITY: Not known.
TARGET ORGANS: Not known.
MUTAGENICITY DATA: Not known.
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REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY DATA: Not known.
TOXICITY DATA: Not known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY: Not known.
ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY: Not Known
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose of according to a recognised method of chemical waste dispos al.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
UN NAME Not assigned
UN NUMBER Not assigned
IMDG CODE/CLASS Non-Hazardous
ICAO/IATA CLASS Non-Hazardous
RID/ADR CLASS Non-Hazardous
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Non assigned
RISK PHRASE NA
SAFETY PHRASE NA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
None
The data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC
The above information has been gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, either expressed or implied. MetPrep Ltd. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
the handling of or contact with the above product.
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