: Kobo Products, Inc.
Manufacturer/Distributor
: 690 Montrose Avenue
Address
So. Plainfield, NJ 07080
: (908) 757-0033
Emergency Telephone #
: (908) 757-0905
Facsimile Number
: HYDROXYAPATITE
Trade Name
Chemical Name/ Synonyms : HYDROXYAPATITE
INCI Name : Calcium Phosphate Hydroxide
SECTION 2: COMPOSTION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # EINECS #
HYDROXYAPATITE 1306-06-5 215-145-7
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview : Odorless white powder. Chemically stable, inert nuisance dust. Incombustible.
May cause eye or respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation : Temporary irritation to mucous membranes may result from excessive exposure.
Eye Contact : Inert foreign body hazard only
Skin Contact : May have a drying affect on the skin
Ingestion : This material is unlikely to be hazardous by ingestion
Carcinogenicity : This material is not known to cause cancer in human or animal.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Effects and Symptoms:
Effects of Overexposure to Dust : May cause mechanical irritation to eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure : Persons with respiratory conditions may be at increased risk.
Primary Route(s) of Entry : Inhalation or skin and eye contact.
Emergency First Aid:
Eye Contact : Flush eyes with water for at least 15 min. See physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact : Wash well with water and mild soap.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion : In case of excessive ingestion, drink a quart or more of water, followed by a glass
of milk. Call a physician.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Closed Cup) : Incombustible
Flammable Limits LEL/UEL % : N/A
Extinguishing Media : None required. Use media required for other substances in the area.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : None required
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards : None
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions : Avoid skin and eye contact
Environmental Precautions: : Prevent material from contaminating soil or entering sewerage and drainage
systems.
Spill response : Use any feasible mechanical means to remove spilled material, such as broom,,
brush, scoop, vacuum, or wet absorbent materials. Avoid breathing dust during
clean-up.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Store in clean, dry place. Keep work area free of spills. Keep the container tightly closed.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Levels: OSHA ACGIH
Component TWA PEL TWA TLV
Not Established
Personal Protection:
Eye Protection : Safety glasses with side shields or goggles if airborne dust is present.
Skin Protection : Gloves and other protective clothing may be worn to protect skin from contact
with dust.
Respiratory Protection : Use approved respirators if airborne dust concentration exceeds permissible level.
Ventilation : Local exhaust to maintain airborne dusts concentrations below permissible level.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point (掳C) : N/A Percent Volatile By Vol. (%) : < 1.0%
Freezing Point (掳C) : N/A Vapor Density (Air=1) : N/A
1760oC
Melting Point (掳C) : Evaporation Rate (Buac=1) : N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm hg) : N/A Solubility In Water : Insoluble
Specific Gravity (g/cc.) : 3.0 鈥?3.3 Appearance & Odor : white powder, none
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable : Inert to most chemicals and reagents. Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur.
Conditions To Avoid : None.
Incompatibility : None expected.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Fumes of metal oxides and mica particles.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information is available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Method of Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Material
may be sent to an approved landfill or licensed treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA inventory : Yes
OSHA Specifically regulated : Not regulated.
SARA Title III Hazard Categories :
(X) Acute Health
() Chronic Health
() Sudden Release of Pressure
() Reactivity
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Ratings : Health - 1 Flammability 鈥?0 Reactivity - 0
Ratings Key : 4= Highest hazard, 0= Lowest hazard,
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Date Prepared : July 25, 2001
Date revised : january 10, 2003
Note:
The statements made here are intended to describe the product with regard to necessary safety precautions. They do
not guarantee special characteristics. This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except
that it is accurate to the best of our current knowledge.
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