MS439191

FUJI IX GP LIQUID

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 - SOURCE/IDENTITY/USE INFORMATION

MANUFACTURER

GC AMERICA INC.

3737 West 127th St.

Alsip, Illinois, 60803

Telephone: 708-597-0900

Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm. C.S.T.

Transportation Emergency Telephone No. 800-424-9300

COMMON NAME:

FUJI IX GP LIQUID

FUJI IX GP CAPSULES LIQUID

FUJI IX GP FAST SET

CHEMICAL NAME: N.A.

PRODUCT USE: Glass ionomer for Restorative Treatment liquid component.

The following information is provided with regard to the toxicity and hazards of the pure components present in this product.

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

COMPONENT AND C.A.S.

EXPOSURE LIMITS

LD50/LC50

Polyacrylic acid

(not listed)

TWA=10ppm

(ACGIH)

LD50=2500mg/kg

(oral rat)

LC50=N.E.

30-40

Proprietary Ingredient

TLV=10mg/m³

PEL=15mg/m³

N.E.

5-15

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

BOILING POINT:

101°C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

1.18

VAPOR PRESSURE:

N.E.

MELTING POINT:

13°C

VAPOR DENSITY:

N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE:

N.E.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

N.E.

ODOR THRESHOLD:

N.E.

COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION: N.E.

APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Colorless, slightly viscous and odorless liquid.

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not flammable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N.A.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Emits Acrid smoke when heated beyond boiling point.

SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:

STABLE:

UNSTABLE:

POLYMERIZATION:

WILL NOT OCCUR:

WILL OCCUR:

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High heat.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Alkali will inactivate product.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: N.E.

MS439191

FUJI IX GP LIQUID

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SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA and FIRST AID INFORMATION

YES

NTP

IARC

OSHA

OTHER

MUTAGENIC AFFECTS:

TERATOGENIC AFFECTS:

REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN:

CARCINOGENICITY:

SENSITIZER:

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

INHALATION

SKIN

INGESTION

HEALTH HAZARD: (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): Acidic solution (pH=1.90), care should be taken to avoid contact with skin or eyes.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: N.E.

CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N.E.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting - give large volumes of water. Seek medical attention.

SKIN: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops seek medical attention.

EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation develops seek medical attention.

SECTION 7 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

IN CASE OF RELEASE OR SPILL: Neutralize with diluted hydroxide.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dilute with water and flush into drain with large volumes of water.

STORAGE, HANDLING, AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Store in a cool dry place in tightly closed container.

SECTION 8 - CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required.

VENTILATION:

LOCAL EXHAUST:

N.A.

MECHANICAL:

N.A.

None required

SPECIAL:

N.E.

OTHER:

N.A.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Latex gloves are recommended.

EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or full face shield.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Do not spill on clothing. Eye wash station.

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICE: N.E.

SECTION 9- PREPARATION INFORMATION

This data is supplied to comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910,1200 and W.H.M.I.S. CPR

PREPARED BY: T. Joritz

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Date: 03 January 2003

N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED

The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty expressed or implied is made.

NFPA

FIRE

TOXICITY

REACTIVITY

SPECIAL

ACID