MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I 鈥? Product/Company Information
餂?
DYCAL Radiopaque Calcium Hydroxide Composition
1.1 Product Trade Name:
1.2 Part (Item) Number: 623400 鈥? 623452 Dentin and Ivory Shades - Base Pastes
1.3 Division Name: DENTSPLY Caulk
1.4 Address: 38 West Clarke Avenue
City State Zip: Milford DE 19963-0359
Internet Address: http://www.caulk.com
1.5 Emergency Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
1.6 Telephone Number for Information:(302) 422-4511 (8:00 AM 鈥? 4:30 PM Eastern Time)
1.7 Date Prepared: 12/08/97Date Revised 12/08/00
SECTION II 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV CAS # Percent
5 mg\m3 5 mg\m3
Calcium Tungstate 7790-75-2 < 20%
10 mg\m3 10 mg\m3
Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2 < 15%
Disalicylate ester of 1,3 butylene glycol N.E. N.E. 73240-13-8 < 50%
SECTION III 鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
3.6 Specific Gravity: 2.0 g/cm3
3.1 Boiling point: N. A.
3.2 Vapor pressure: N. A. 3.7 Melting Point: N. A.
3.3 Vapor density: N. A. 3.8 Evaporation rate: N. A.
3.4 Solubility in water: Not Soluble
3.5 Appearance and odor: Tan or Dark beige colored paste with characteristic odor of wintergreen.
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
4.1 Flash point (method used): N. A.
4.2 Flammability (explosive limits): LEL: N.E.UEL: N.E.
4.3 Extinguishing media: Sand, foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical.
4.4 Special fire fighting procedures: Water may be ineffective unless used as a fine spray or fog. Use water
spray to cool fire exposed containers. Firefighters should wear full
protective clothing including a self contained breathing apparatus.
4.5 Unusual fire and explosion hazards: During a fire, irritating gasses from the decomposition of the Dycal ester
may be present.
SECTION V 鈥? Reactivity Data
5.1 Stability: Unstable: Stable: X
5.2 Conditions to avoid (stability): Strong bases, such as calcium hydroxide may cause the material to
harden.
5.3 Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong bases.
5.4 Hazardous decomposition or byproducts: Oxides of Zinc
5.5 Hazardous polymerization: May occur: Will not occur: X
5.6 Conditions to avoid (polymerization): Strong bases
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
6.1 Route(s) of entry: Inhalation?: No Skin?: Yes Ingestion?: Possible
6.2 Health hazards (acute and chronic): Ingestion may cause local irritation to soft tissue. Eyes: severe irritation
caused by reaction of powder with water. Skin: May adhere to tissue. May
dry the skin causing irritation.
6.3 Carcinogenicity: NTP?: Not listed IARC monographs?: Not listed OSHA Regulated?: No
6.4 Signs and symptoms of exposure: Minor skin irritation (redness).
6.5 Medical conditions generally
aggravated by exposure: Open wounds or sores of the skin.
6.6 Emergency first aid procedures: Eyes: In case of eye contact, flush with flowing water for 15 minutes and
call physician. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call physician
if irritation persists.
SECTION VII 鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
7.1 Steps to be taken in case
material is released or spilled: Wipe up with clean cloth or paper towel. Place in an appropriately marked container.
Scrub area with alcohol.
7.2 Waste disposal methods: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
7.3 Precautions to be taken
in handling and storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid storage above 50掳C(122掳F). Store away from food and
beverages.
7.4 Other precautions: Observe normal warehouse handling procedures.
SECTION VIII 鈥? Control Measures
8.1 Respiratory protection: None required during normal use of this product.
8.2 Ventilation: None required during the normal intended use of this product.
Local exhaust can be used to keep vapors below threshold level.
8.3 Protective gloves: Rubber gloves.
8.4 Eye protection: Safety goggles.
8.5 Other protective clothing or equipment: Chemically resistant apron or other impervious clothing.
8.6 Work/Hygienic practices: Observe normal care when working with chemicals.
NFPA HAZARD
CLASSIFICATIONS
Health 0 NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
Flammability 0 N.A. - Not Applicable
Reactivity 0 N.E. - Not Established
Specific Hazard N. A.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I 鈥? Product/Company Information
餂?
DYCAL Radiopaque Calcium Hydroxide Composition
1.1 Product Trade Name:
1.2 Part (Item) Number: 623400 鈥? 623452 Dentin and Ivory Shades - Catalyst Pastes
1.3 Division Name: DENTSPLY Caulk
1.4 Address: 38 West Clarke Avenue
City State Zip: Milford DE 19963-0359
Internet Address: http://www.caulk.com
1.5 Emergency Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
1.6 Telephone Number for Information:(302) 422-4511 (8:00 AM 鈥? 4:30 PM Eastern Time)
1.7 Date Prepared: 12/08/97Date Revised 12/08/00
SECTION III 鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
3.6 Specific Gravity: 1.8 g/cm3
3.1 Boiling point: N. A.
3.2 Vapor pressure: N. A. 3.7 Melting Point: N. A.
3.3 Vapor density: N. A. 3.8 Evaporation rate: N. A.
3.4 Solubility in water: Not Soluble
3.5 Appearance and odor:Light Beige or Off-White colored paste with slight odor.
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
4.1 Flash point (method used): N. A.
4.2 Flammability (explosive limits): LEL: N. A. UEL: N. A.
4.3 Extinguishing media: Sand, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
4.4 Special fire fighting procedures: Fire fighter should wear full protective clothing including a self-contained
breathing apparatus.
4.5 Unusual fire and explosion hazards: During a fire, irritating gases from the decomposition of the plasticizer
may be present.
SECTION V 鈥? Reactivity Data
5.1 Stability: Unstable: Stable: X
5.2 Conditions to avoid (stability): High humidity and elevated temperatures over 50掳C(122掳F)
5.3 Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Avoid contact with strong acids.
5.4 Hazardous decomposition or byproducts: Oxides of Zinc
5.5 Hazardous polymerization: May occur: Will not occur: X
5.6 Conditions to avoid (polymerization): Strong acids.
SECTION VI 鈥? Health Hazard Data
6.1 Route(s) of entry: Inhalation?: No Skin?: Yes Ingestion?: Possible
6.2 Health hazards (acute and chronic): Ingestion may cause local irritation to soft tissue. Eyes: severe irritation
caused by reaction of powder with water. May adhere to tissue. May dry
the skin causing irritation.
6.3 Carcinogenicity: NTP?: Not listed IARC monographs?: Not listed OSHA Regulated?: No
6.4 Signs and symptoms of exposure: Minor skin irritation (redness).
6.5 Medical conditions generally
aggravated by exposure: Open wounds or sores of the skin.
6.6 Emergency first aid procedures: In case of eye contact, flush with flowing water for 15 minutes and call physician. Skin:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call physician if irritation persists.
SECTION VII 鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
7.1 Steps to be taken in case
material is released or spilled: Wipe up with clean cloth or paper towel. Place in an appropriately marked container.
Scrub area with alcohol.
7.2 Waste disposal methods: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
7.3 Precautions to be taken
in handling and storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid storage above 50掳C(122掳F). Store away from food
and beverages.
7.4 Other precautions: Observe normal warehouse handling procedures.
SECTION VIII 鈥? Control Measures
8.1 Respiratory protection: None required during normal use of this product.
8.2 Ventilation: None required during the normal intended use of this product.
Local exhaust can be used to keep vapors below threshold level.
8.3 Protective gloves: Rubber gloves.
8.4 Eye protection: Safety goggles.
8.5 Other protective clothing or equipment: Chemically resistant apron or other impervious clothing.
8.6 Work/Hygienic practices: Observe normal care when working with chemicals.
NFPA HAZARD
CLASSIFICATIONS
Health 1 NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
Flammability 0 N.A. - Not Applicable
Reactivity 0 N.E. - Not Established
Specific Hazard N. A.
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