MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I 鈥? Product/Company Information
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TYLOK -PLUS鈩? Radiopaque Polycarboxylate Cement
1.1 Product Trade Name:
1.2 Part (Item) Number: 620200 鈥? 620201
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: 12/03/97 Date Revised 12/03/00
SECTION II 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV CAS # Percent
10 mg/mm3 10 mg/mm3
Zinc oxide 1314-13-2 Greater than 75%
Polyacrylic acid N. A. N. A. 9003-01-4 < 10 %
2.5 mg\m3 2.5 mg\m3
Stannous Fluoride 7783-47-3 < 15 %
SECTION III 鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
3.6 Specific Gravity: 4.5 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: Slightly Soluble
3.5 Appearance and odor: Light pink, free flowing powder with free acidic odor.
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: Fire fighter 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 polyacrylic
acid may be present.
SECTION V 鈥? Reactivity Data
5.1 Stability: Unstable: Stable: X
5.2 Conditions to avoid (stability): Strong acids, water or moisture (relative humidity >50%)
will cause the material to harden.
5.3 Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
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 and water.
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
6.1 Route(s) of entry: Inhalation?: Yes Skin?: Yes Ingestion?: Yes
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: Redness or irritation of eyes or skin.
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: Flush with flowing water for 15 minutes, then wash area
with mild soap and water. Call physician.
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
7.1 Steps to be taken in case material is
released or spilled: Sweep up spilled powder and place in an appropriately marked container.
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 away from food and beverages.
7.4 Other precautions: Observe normal warehouse handling procedures.
SECTION VIII - Control Measures / Personal Protection
8.1 Respiratory protection: None required during normal use of this product. Local
ventilation or approved nuisance dust mask, if in large quantities.
8.2 Ventilation: Local exhaust.
8.3 Protective gloves: Rubber gloves.
8.4 Eye protection: Close fitting protective goggles.
8.5 Other protective clothing or equipment: Rubber apron.
8.6 Work/Hygienic practices: Observe normal care when working with chemicals.
NFPA HAZARD
CLASSIFICATIONS
Health 1 NFPA 鈥? National Fire Protection Association
Flammability 0 N.A. - Not Applicable
Reactivity 1 N.E. - Not Established
Specific Hazard N. A.
520898 (R-12/03/00)
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