Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 35-XXX-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: Oyster ESL Release Date: February 14, 2006
1. Product and Company Identification
Trade Name & Synonyms MSDS Code Number
Oyster ESL Product code: Orthodontic brackets to be bonded on teeth.
Chemical Name Manufacture / Distributor
NA GAC International Inc.
C.A.S. Number Address
25640-14-6 355 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY USA 11716
Grades or Minor Variant Identities Information Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
Product Use (for Canada) Emergency Telephone Number
NA 1-631-419-1700
2. Composition of Ingredients
Hazardous Components C.A.S. Number Exposure Limits %
Copolyester 25640-14-6 NA >70
Additive(s) colorant(s) Proprietary NA <30
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. HMIS庐 Hazard Ratings: Health 鈥?1 Flammability
鈥?1, Chemical Reactivity 鈥? 0. Note: HMIS庐 rating involves data interpretations that may vary from company to company. They are intended only
for rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the
information contained in this MSDS must be considered.
Routes of Signs and Symptoms Single, Repeated, or Severity (Mild, Acute and Chronic Target
Exposure Lifetime Exposure Moderate, Severe) Health Effect(s) Organ(s)
NA NA NA NA NA
Eye
NA NA NA NA NA
Skin
NA NA NA NA NA
Inhalation
NA NA NA NA NA
Ingestion
NA NA NA NA NA
Other
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
NA
Carcinogenicity (IARC, NTP)
None
NA
4. First Aid Measures
Routes of Exposure First Aid Instructions Immediate Medical Attention Delayed Effects
If molten material contacts the eye, Get medical attention NA
Eye
immediately flush with plenty of immediately.
water for at least 15 minutes. If
easy to do, remove contact lenses.
If burned by contact with molten Get medical attention. NA
Skin
material, cool as quickly as
possible. Do not peel material from
skin.
If symptomatic, move to fresh air. Get medical attention if NA
Inhalation
symptoms persist.
Material is not expected to be NA NA
Ingestion
absorbed from the gastrointestinal
tract so that induction of vomiting
should not be necessary.
NA NA NA
Other
Note to Physicians (Treatment, Testing, and Monitoring)
Burns should be treated as thermal burns. The material will come off as healing occurs; therefore immediate removal from the skin is not necessary.
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 35-XXX-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: Oyster ESL Release Date: February 14, 2006
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flashpoint & Method: Flammable (Explosive) Limits in Air Autoignition Temperature Other
掳C / 掳F N/A, combustible LEL: NA UEL: NA NA
NA
solid.
Properties Contributing to Flammability Classification
Flame Propagation or Burning
Fire Intensity Health-1, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0
NA
NA
Extinguishing Media Extinguishing Media to Avoid
Water spray, dry chemical. NA
Protection and Procedures for Firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Powdered material may form explosives dust air mixtures. Hazardous combustion products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Containment Techniques NA
Spill/Leak Clean-Up Procedures and Equipment
Sweep or scoop up and remove.
Evacuation Procedures
NA
Special Instructions
NA
Reporting Requirements
NA
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Practices and Warnings
Personal precautionary measures: Avoid contact with molten material. Prevention of fire and explosion: Keep from contact with oxidizing
materials. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Storage Practices and Warnings
Keep container closed.
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Ventilation Other Engineering Controls
Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be Exposure limits have not been established or are not applicable unless
used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. listed.
Supplementary local exhaust ventilation closed systems, or respiratory
protection may be needed in special circumstances such as poorly
ventilated spaces, mechanical generation of dusts, heating, drying etc.
Routes of Entry: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Normal Use: PPE for Emergencies:
Eye/Face It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize eye contact. Wear a NA
safe shield when working with molten material.
Skin When material is heated, wear gloves to protect against thermal burns. NA
Inhalation If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to an NA
acceptable level, an approved respirator must be worn. Respirator type:
dust, organic vapor.
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 35-XXX-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: Oyster ESL Release Date: February 14, 2006
General Hygiene Considerations and Work Practices
Recommended decontamination facilities: Eye bath, washing facilities.
Protective Measures During Repair and Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment
NA
Other Protective Measures and Equipment
NA
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Odor
Physical form: Solid. Color: natural color. Virtually odorless.
Boiling Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Normal Physical State:
Liquid Gas
Melting Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Solid (Other) Freezing Point 掳C / 掳F NA
Specific Gravity or Density (H20=1) Solubility in Water pH
>1 Negligible N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg @ 20掳C) Vapor Density (AIR= 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
NA NA NA
Other
Softening point: >93掳C. Thermal decomposition temperature: Thermal stability not tested. Low stability hazard expected at normal operating
temperatures.
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Material reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Products Produced During Decomposition
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Polymerization? Conditions to Avoid
掳C / 掳F NA
May Occur May Not Occur
Stability? Conditions to Avoid
Stable Unstable 掳C / 掳F NA
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data, Epidemiology Studies, Carcinogenicity, Neurological Effects, Genetic or Reproductive Effects, or Structure Activity Data
Toxicity data are not available unless listed below.
12. Ecological Information
Toxicity, Environmental Fate, Physical/Chemical Data, or Other Data Supporting Environmental Hazard Statements
This material has not been tested for environmental effects.
13. Disposal Considerations
Regulations
Discharge, treatment or disposal may be subject to national, state or local laws. Incinerate.
Properties (Physical/Chemical) Affecting Disposal
NA
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Part Number(s):
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 35-XXX-XX
Form WI04-11A Rev. 1
Product Name: Oyster ESL Release Date: February 14, 2006
14. Transport Information
Regulated for shipping? Proper Shipping Name Packing Group
Oyster ESL NA
Yes No
Hazard Class Identification Number
Do changes in quantity, packaging, or shipment method change product classification?
NA NA
Yes No
Other
Marine Pollutant components: None unless listed below.
ICAO STATUS: Class not regulated
IMDG STATUS: Class not regulated
ADR / RID : Not regulated
15. Regulatory Information
Federal Regulations
Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at > 0.1 %): None unless listed below.
TSCA (US Toxic substances control act): All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory. Any impurities present in this
product are exempt from listing.
DSL (Canadian Domestic Substances List) and CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): All components of this product are listed on
the DSL. Any impurities present in this product are exempt from listing.
EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances): All components of this product are listed on EINECS. Any
polymer intentionally present in this product has regulatory clearance under directives of the EU.
AICS / NICNAS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances and National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme):
All components of this product are listed on AICS or otherwise comply with NICNAS.
MITI (Japanese Handbook of Existing and New Chemical Substances): All components of this product are listed in the handbook or have been
approved in Japan by new substance notification.
International Regulations
NA
Other
NA
16. Other Information
Supplier Number: 19 / 35 Supplier Release: May 19, 2004
N/A = not applicable. NA = not available, N/E = not established. N/D = not determined.
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