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CHEMICAL NAME: Silica quartz powder and dibenzoyl peroxide
PRODUCT: TRI-HARD POWDER
PRODUCT NUMBERS: 11 10 41
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S): CAS NUMBER: % HAZARD SYMBOLS R-PHRASES
Benzoyl Peoxide 94-36-0 1? E, Xi 2,7,36,43
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARD DESCRIPTION: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
INFORMATION CONCERNING PARTICULAR HAZARDS TO MAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT: Not Applicable.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if discomfort persists.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes, including under eyelids. Get medical help if discomfort persists.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical help if discomfort persists.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth out with water. Call doctor if amount was large.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special measures required
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSON RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTION: Avoid eye and skin contact.
MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: No special measures required.
MEASURES FOR CLEANING/COLLECTING: Pick up mechanically. Dispose of according to regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No dangerous substances are released.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Prevent formation of dust.
INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE- AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION: At higher quantities take measures against electrostatic
discharges. In event of a fire, the endangered product should be cooled with water.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: No special requirements. Store in dry conditions.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Preferably not exceeding 35 ?C.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Wash thoroughly after use and before eating of smoking.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
CAS Number 80-62-6
0.15 mg/m 3
Silica quartz powder
Observations
Sensitizing
A hazard of fruit damage does not exist during compliance with the MAK worth (TRGS 900)
MAK (DFG) for
CAS Number 94-36-0
5 mg/m 3 100 ml/ m 3
Dibenzoyl Peroxide 1994
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GENERAL PROTECTIVE AND HYGIENE MEASURES: The usual precautionary measures are to adhered to when
handling chemicals. Do not inhale dust.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Filtering half mask during dust formation above of the MAK worth.
VENTILATION: Local exhaust at processing equipment.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Protective gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Powder COLOUR: Grey-White
ODOUR: Nearly odourless
MELTING POINT: 1700 癈 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): NA
VAPOUR PRESSURE: NA PERCENT VOLATILE W/W%: NA
DENSITY: 2.65 g/cm3 BULK DENSITY: c. 1000 kg/m3
FLASH POINT: >250 癈
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: >400 癈 FLAMMABLE LIMIT, AIR VOL % LOWER: NA
UPPER: NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
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INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No hazardous products during normal appropriation.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
LD/LC50 VALUES RELEVANT FOR CLASSIFICATION:
Dibenzoyl Peroxide 78% LD50 oral > 5000 mg/kg rat (lit.)
PROMARY IRRITANT EFFECT:
ON THE SKIN: No irritant effect
ON THE EYE: Slightly Irritating
SENSITISASTION: Allergic reactions on humans were recorded.
CARCINOGENICITY: The substance shows tumor promoting properties in anim al tests.
ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation
method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY: Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water.
ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: On the basis of the necessary technical regulations and after consultation with the
disposal agent and relevant authorities, can be disposed of with domestic waste or incinerated domestic waste.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
NON-HAZARDOUS
SHIPPING NAME: None hazardous good within meaning of the transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING ACCORDING TO EU GUIDELINES: labelling required
LABELLING ACCORDING TO EU GUIDELINES: labelling required LABELLING ACCORDING TO EU GUIDELINES: labelling
required LABELLING ACCORDING TO EU GUIDELINES: labelling required
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS FOR LABELLING:Dibenzoyl Peroxide
HAZARD SYMBOLS Xi Irritant
R PHRASES 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S PHRASES 36/37 Protective gloves & protective clothing
DANGER CATEGORY 1 Self Classification
RUBBISH CODE 57129 Other hardened synthetic waste
16. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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The data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC
The above information has been gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, either expressed or implied. MetPrep Ltd. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
the handling of or contact with the above product.