CADCO -- ALGINATE IMPRESSION MATERIALS  -- 6520-00F010421
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALGINATE IMPRESSION MATERIALS
MSDS Date:05/16/1988
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010421
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CADCO
Address:8890 REGENT STREET
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90034
Info Phone Num:(213) 204-1200
Emergency Phone Num:(213) 204-1200
CAGE:7L903
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CADCO
Address:8894 REGENT STREET
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90034
Phone:(213) 204-1200
CAGE:7L903

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HEXAFLUOROTITANATE
CAS:1619-27-0
RTECS #:TT1575000

Ingred Name:CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
CAS:61790-53-2

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION & SILICOSIS A
    NON CANCEROUS LUNG DISEASE. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. NO HARM IF
    EXPOSURES ARE OF NORMAL USE. OVERWHELMING DOSES OR UNUSAL
    CONDITIONS ARE HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION & SILICOSIS A NON
    CANCEROUS LUNG DISEASE. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. NO HARM IF EXPOSURES
    ARE OF NORMAL USE. OVERWHELMING DOSE OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS ARE
    HARMFUL.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH AREA W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:CLASS A, B, & C EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Other Precautions:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL, PERSONAL HYGIENE, &
    SAFETY PRACTICE AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE &
    ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES, & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/PARTICULATE MASK IN EXCESS OF PEL.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL, PERSONAL HYGIENE.
    AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES, & CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALGINATE IMPRESSION MATERIALS INCLUDE 7180, 7183, 7186, 7187, 7188,
    7189, 7328, 7330, 7331, 7340, 7341, 7342, 7390, 7395, 7399, 7400,
    7405, 7406, 7476, 7477, 7478, 7480, 7481, 7482.

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

Solubility in Water:FORMS A GEL
Appearance and Odor:DRY POWDERS OF VARYING DENSITIES, COLORS, FLAVORS &
    FINAL VISCOSITIES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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