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Maillefer Gutta Percha Points MSDS

1.1 Product Trade Name: GUTTA PERCHA POINTS
1.2 Part (Item) Number: (See package)
  
 SECTION I 
 
1.3 Division Name : DENTSPLY Industria e Comercio Ltda.
1.4 Address : Rua Alice Herve, 86  25665 Petropolis, RJ Brazil
1.5 Emergency phone number : (24) 237-1262
1.6 Phone number for information : (24) 237-1262
1.7 Date prepared : Augsut 14, 1992
 
 SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information  
 
 Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other limits
:Zinc Oxide*                                       5mg/m :  : :
:  : :                                                    Zinc fumes  :
: : : :
: : : :
: : : :
: : : : *AT FULL STRENGTH
 
 SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics 
 
3.1 Boiling point  : N.A.
3.2 Vapor pressure : N.A.
3.3 Vapor density  : N.A.
3.4 Solubility in water  : N.A.
3.5 Appearance and odor  : Pink Conical Points, No Odor or Taste
3.6 Specific Gravity : APPRO 2.7 g/em
3.7 Melting point  : Softens at 80 degrees C.
3.8 Evaporation rate : N.A.
 
 SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data 
 
4.1 Flash point (method used) : None
4.2 Flammability (explosive limits) Not Established
LEL: N.E.                UEL: N.E.
4.3 Extinguishing media  : Water, Dry Chemicals, Foam
4.4 Special fire fighting procedures : Overexposure to thermal decomposition products presents a health hazard. Firemen should wear approved self contained breathing apparatus when fighting fire.
4.5 Unusual fire and explosion hazards : N.A.

 SECTION V - Reactivity Data 
 
5.1 Stability : Unstable: Stable: X 
5.2 Conditions to avoid (stability) : Natural Light, Excessive Heat and Humidity. 
5.3 Incompatibility (materials to avoid) : Strong Oxidants
5.4 Hazardous decomposition or byproducts : CO, CO2, Hydrocarbons and Zinc Fumes.
5.5 Hazardous polymerization May occur: Will not occur: X 
5.6 Conditions to avoid (polymerization) : None Known.
 
 SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data 
 
6.1 Route(s) of entry: Inhalation?:No      Skin?: No      Ingestion?: Possible
6.2 Health hazards (acute and chronic): None Known
6.3 Carcinogenicity          NTP?: N/A          IARC monographs?: N/A
                                       OSHA regulated?: No
6.4 Signs and symptoms of exposure:  None Known
6.5 Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: None Known
6.6 Emergency first aid procedures: None Required
 
 SECTION VII - Precautions for safe handling and use 
 
7.1 Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Sweep, Shovel or Vaccum Into Container for Disposal
7.2 Waste disposal methods: Landfill in Accorcance with Prevailing Legislation
7.3 Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Avoid Prolonged Exposure to Natural Light and Avove 37degrees C. Store Away from Oxidizing Agents..
7.4 Other precautions: N.A.
 
 SECTION VIII - Control Measures 
 
8.1 Respiratory protection : None Required.
8.2 Ventilation : N.A.
8.3 Protective Gloves : N.A.
8.4 Eye protection : Goggles with Side Shields for Lab Work.
8.5 Other protective clothing or equipment : Common Uniform
8.6 Work/Hygienic practices : Observe Standard Good Personal Hygiene, Same as Working with Therapeutic Products.