CERAMCO
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ceramco3 Lower Wear (SoftWearTM) ENAMELS
Issued on January 21, 2004
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Ceramco3 Lower Wear (SoftWearTM) ENAMELS
PRODUCT NAME:
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: Dentsply Ceramco
Six Terri Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
USA
Phone number: (800) 487-0100
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SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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DESCRIPTION: Inorganic glass powder with opacifiers and pigments
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Component CAS No Weight % OSHA/PEL or TWA ACGIH/TLV or TWA
HAZARDS
Sodium Potassium Aluminosilicate Not Available 80- 100 Not Established Not Established Irritant
2 mg/m3
Tin Oxide 21651-19-4 0-20 Not Established Irritant
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SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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NFPA HAZARD DESIGNATIONS: Health: 1 (Slight)
Flammability: 0 (Minimal)
Reactivity: 0 (Minimal)
IMPORTANT HAZARD INFORMATION: Nuisance dust. If large amount of dust exists, use an approved mask and ventilate
area.
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SECTION IV - FIRST-AID MEASURES
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GENERAL INFORMATION: No special measures required.
AFTER INHALATION: Supply fresh air. Consult doctor in case of symptoms.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT: This product does not irritate skin.
AFTER EYE CONTACT: Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Consult doctor in case of
symptoms.
AFTER SWALLOWING: Consult doctor in case of symptoms.
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SECTION V- FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: No special protection required.
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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PERSON-RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Provide adequate ventilation. In areas of high dust concentration, wear an
approved dust mask or respirator.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: No special measures required.
MEASURES FOR CLEANING/COLLECTING: No special measures. Sweep or scoop into appropriate containers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No additional information.
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SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
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INFORMATION FOR SAFE HANDLING: Store away from food and beverages.
PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS/FIRES: No special measures are required. Product is non-combustible.
STORAGE: Store in cool dry location to prolong shelf life.
COMMON STORAGE FACILITIES: No special measures are required.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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VENTILATION: Use general or local exhaust to meet ventilation requirements.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses are recommended. An eye bath and washing facilities should be available.
SKIN PROTECTION: No special protection is required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In areas of high dust concentration, use of an approved mask or respirator is recommended.
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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
FORM: Powder
COLOR: Variable
ODOR: None
pH: Not Applicable
MELTING POINT: Not Determined
BOILING POINT: Not Applicable
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Applicable
DANGER OF EXPLOSION: Product is not explosive.
FLAMMABILITY: Product is not flammable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable
DENSITY: 2.4 鈥? 2.8 gm/cc @ 20掳C
SOLUBILITY/ MISCIBILITY Insoluble in water (<0.1%)
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SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No known dangerous reactions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: No known incompatible materials.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No known decomposition products.
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SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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CARCINOGENEITY: Not a known carcinogen
ACUTE TOXICITY: None.
CHRONIC TOXICITY: None.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
SKIN CONTACT: No effect on skin.
EYE CONTACT: Irritant.
INHALATION: Nuisance dust.
SENSITIZATION: No sensitizing effect known.
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SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Not known to be hazardous to water.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
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PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations for
disposal of solid waste.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: Dispose according to official regulations.
ADDITIONAL DISPOSAL INFORMATION: Local disposal regulations may exist.
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SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Transportation is not restricted.
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SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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FOR TIN OXIDE
SARA/TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES AND LISTS:
ACUTE: YES CHRONIC: YES FLAMMABILITY: NO PRESSURE: NO REACTIVITY: NO
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: No
TSCA INVENTORY: Yes
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SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
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INTERNATIONAL RISK PHRASES: 36, 37.
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY PHRASES: 20, 22, 25
These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features
and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
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