CAULK/DENTSPLY -- 608503-608247 JELTRATE  -- 6520-01-278-6367
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:608503-608247 JELTRATE
MSDS Date:03/11/1991
FSC:6520
NIIN:01-278-6367
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAULK/DENTSPLY
Address:LAKEVIEW & CLARKE AVENUES
Box:359
City:MILFORD
State:DE
ZIP:19963-0359
Info Phone Num:(302) 422-4511
Emergency Phone Num:(302) 422-4511
CAGE:11107
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAULK/DENTSPLY
Address:38 W CLARKE AVE
Box:359
City:MILFORD
State:DE
ZIP:19963-0359
Country:US
Phone:302-422-4511/ 703-451-1900
CAGE:11107

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

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA, AMORPHOUS-DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (SUSPECTED
    HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC)
CAS:61790-53-2
RTECS #:HL8600000
Other REC Limits:20 MCCPF (MSHA)
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC)
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:TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
CAS:7722-88-5
RTECS #:UX7350000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ALGINATE
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO
    DUST LEVELS IN EXCESS OF THE PEL MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE
    (SILICOSIS), CONGESTION, IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, NASAL PASSAGES,
    & UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. EYES: IRRITAT ION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AMORPHOUS SILICA & CRYSTALLINE SILICA
    ARE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO DUST LEVELS
    IN EXCESS OF THE PEL MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE (SILICOSIS), CONGESTION
    & IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, NASAL PASSAGES, & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM. EYES: IRRITA TION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY/LUNG DISEASES,
    BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, & ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT
    & BLOW NOSE. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN COMMON W/MOST ORGANIC MATERIALS, THIS
    PRODUCT SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMBUSTIBLE DUST IN THE FINELY
    DIVIDED & SUSPENDED STATE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL & PLACE IN CLOSED
    CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA. STORE AWAY
    FROM FOODSTUFFS & BEVERAGES. OBSERVE NORMAL WAREHOUSING PROCEDURES.
    AVOID DUSTING WHEN IN USE.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE NORMAL CARE WHEN WORKING W/CHEMICALS. THE
    AVOIDANCE OF ANY AIR CONTAMINATE IS ALWAYS A RECOMMENDED PRACTICE.
    ADHERANCE TO WORK PLACE VENTILATION STANDARDS IS AN ASSURANCE OF
    GENERAL PERSONNEL  HEALTH & COMFORT.

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

Respiratory Protection:RECOMMENDED NIOSH APPROVED NUSIANCE DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED. MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESPIRABLE DUST FROM THIS PRODUCT WILL TYPICALLY CONTAIN UP TO 40% FREE
    CRYSTALLINE SILICA (CRISTOBALITE).

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

Spec Gravity:0.3
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:DRY FLUFFY POWDER W/SPEARMINT ODOR, MAY BE COLORED

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HUMIDITY, WATER CONTAMINATION, WHICH
    WILL CAUSE MATERIAL TO GEL, & PROLONGED HEAT >140F

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAINERS IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,
    STATE, & FEDERAL WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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