BUEHLER LTD -- 203380004 EPOMET MOLDING COMPOUND  -- 8030-01-028-0868
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:203380004 EPOMET MOLDING COMPOUND
MSDS Date:12/13/1994
FSC:8030
NIIN:01-028-0868
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BUEHLER LTD
Address:41 WAUKEGAN RD
Box:1
City:LAKE BLUFF
State:IL
ZIP:60044-1687
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-295-6500
Emergency Phone Num:708-295-6500
CAGE:09410
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BUEHLER LTD.
Address:41 WAUKEGAN RD.
Box:City:LAKE BLUFF
State:IL
ZIP:60044-1687
Country:US
Phone:847-295-8500
CAGE:09410

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA, SILICON DIOXIDE, QUARTZ, SILICON   
    (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP 2A)  *95-2*
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Fraction by Wt: 60-70%
Other REC Limits:30 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM (RESP) IC

Ingred Name:ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE, ANTIMONY OXIDE
CAS:1309-64-4
RTECS #:CC5650000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM (A2)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TIO2 (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN, IARC
    GROUP 3) *95-2*
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5-1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:EPOXY RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%

Ingred Name:AMINE
Fraction by Wt: 1-2%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST CAN IRRITATE THE NOSE
    & THROAT. PROLONGED OF DUST/FUMES CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
    & SENSITIZATION. EYES: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. SKIN: CAN CAUSE AN
    ALLERGIC REACTION IN SOME INDIV IDUALS. INGESTION: POSSIBLY
    HARMFUL. REPEATED/PROLONGED DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG INVOLVEMENT SUCH AS
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS/SILICOSIS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/A LARGE AMOUNT
    OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:
    DILUTE BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOU TH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA (PRESSURE DEMAND) MSHA/NIOSH
    APPROVED/EQUIVALENT & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REMAIN UPWIND. AVOID SMOKE. COMBUSTIBLE &
    TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON OXIDES MAY BE RELEASED AT DECOMPOSITION TEMP
    572F.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP/SHOVEL SOLID MATERIAL INTO A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR RECOVERY/DISPOSAL. KEEP DUST TO A MINIMUM. FOLLOW
    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUST/MIST EXPOSURES UP TO 5X THE TWA/TLVS
    WEAR A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED/EQUIVALENT HALF MASK DISPOSABLE
    RESPIRATOR, UP TO 10X WEAR A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED HALF MASK
    RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED W/DUST/MIST FILT ERS. (SEE SUPP)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE POINT OF DUST RELEASE.
Protective Gloves:COTTON/CANVAS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI Z-87/EQUIVALENT
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVES, EYEWASH FACILITY
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE TO BE FOLLOWED AT ALL
    TIMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PRO CONT'D: UP TO 100X WEAR A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACE
    RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED W/DUST/MIST FILTERS. IN EXCESS OF 100X/IF THE
    CONCENTRATION IS UNKNOWN, WEAR A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE PR
    SSUR E SCBA/FULL FACE PIECE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Pres:<0.1
Spec Gravity:1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK GRANULAR SOLID W/FAINT PHENOLIC ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:DUST
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISCARD ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE IS A LISTED
    HAZARDOUS WASTE. INCINERATE AT A PERMITTED FACILITY IAW/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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