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Hazardous Materials
I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Identification System
(HMIS):
LaserFormTM ST-100 Powder
Product/Trade Name:
(Degree of hazard: 0 = low, 4 = extreme);
Chemical Family: Metal mixture Health 1
Flammability 0
Product Use: Stainless-steel-based powder for SLS?system laser Physical Hazards 0 (None)
sintering applications
National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA):
Mixture, Not Rated
Manufacturer:
In the U.S./Canada In Europe
Manufacturer Contact 3D Systems, Inc. 3D Systems GmbH
333 Three D Systems Circle Guerickeweg 9
Rock Hill, SC 29730 U.S.A. D-64291 Darmstadt, Germany
For Information: Phone: 803.326.4080 or Phone: +49 (0) 6151 357-357
Toll-free Phone: 800.889.2964 Fax: +49 (0) 6151 357-111
Emergency: 800.424.9300 - Chemtrec 703.527.3887 - Chemtrec (U.S.)
II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EINECS/ EU Classification
CAS # Chemical Name Percent ELINCS # Symbol R-Phrase
7439-89-6 Iron Balance 231-096-4 None None
Chromiuma
7440-47-3 12 ?14 231-157-5 Xi R37
7439-96-5 Manganese 1 231-105-1 None None
ProprietaryOrganic Binder 2? N.A. None None
Includes:
50-00-0 Formaldehyde <0.1
108-95-2 Phenol <0.1
N.A. ?Not applicable
a
Chromium, its compounds, and formaldehyde are listed in the current annual report on carcinogens prepared by the National
Toxicology Program (NTP). Their presence in this alloy is not believed to present a carcinogenic or any other health hazard due to
their chemical form and relatively low concentration.
OSHA Classification: Irritant
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING! MAY CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. DUST OR POWDER CAN CAUSE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER
CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
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Potential Health Effects
EYE: May cause irritation consisting of redness, swelling and pain due to mechanical irritation.
SKIN: Material not expected to be absorbed through the skin. May cause slight irritation consisting of redness and/or
swelling due to mechanical irritation.
INHALATION: ........... Harmful if inhaled. Exposure to high concentrations of chromium dusts or fumes can cause severe respiratory
and nasal irritation. Inhalation of metal oxide fumes may cause metal-fume fever characterized by influenza-like
symptoms lasting 24 to 48 hours.
INGESTION: Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, diarrhea and/or stomach pain.
CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated inhalation of powder, dust or fume may cause more severe irritation and possibly lung damage.
Prolonged or repeated exposures to chromium dusts or fumes may cause perforation of the nasal septum, bloody nose
and other symptoms of severe nasal irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May aggravate existing asthma, emphysema, or other respiratory
disease.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: None known or expected.
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact: Wipe with absorbent paper or textile towels. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Do not use organic
solvents. In case of dermatitis, seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air. In case of unconsciousness, rest in stable lateral position (recovery
position). In case of asphyxia, initiate artificial respiration immediately. Seek medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion: Affected person should drink 500 - 800 ml water, if possible with suspended activated carbon for medical
use. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomitus can freely drain because of danger of
suffocation. Give water repeatedly. Artificial induction of vomiting should be restricted to first aid staff.
Give nothing by mouth in case of unconsciousness or convulsions. Seek medical attention.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint: LaserForm ST-100 steel metal powder is not a flammable solid as tested by the U.S. DOT standard
flammability screening procedures (49CFR 173, Appendix E).
Extinguishing Media: Dry sand or NFPA-approved Class D extinguisher. Without disturbing the burning mass, smother the fire
and allow the fire to burn itself out. DO NOT USE CO2 extinguishers or water on metal powder fire.
Unusual Fire or Explosion
Hazard: None. Fire or explosion may result by exposing any concentrated dust suspensions to a spark or flame.
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective clothing.
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Carefully collect all material, place in a suitable labeled container and dispose of according to local and national regulations. Clean-up
personnel should wear protective clothing, goggles and NIOSH-approved respirators. Use non-sparking equipment to vacuum up the
spilled powder and avoid formation of dust clouds. A substantial slipping hazard exists when these small spherical particles are
spilled.
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid spilling powders to prevent slip hazards. Clean spills immediately. Wash after use and before eating,
drinking, or smoking.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed. Store in the original container at room temperature and away from
moisture. Store away from any incompatible materials. Keep away from food and drink.
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VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
CAS # Chemical ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL International OELs
Name
7439-89-6 Iron None established None established None established
0.5 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 Finland: 0.01 mg/m3
7440-47-3 Chromium
Australia: 0.05 mg/m3
metal
Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Sweden, Japan, U.K (MEL).: 0.5 mg/m3
Philippines: 1 mg/m3
0.2 mg/m3
7439-96-5 Manganese Ceiling ?5 Canada
mg/m3 Alberta (TWA): 1 mg/m3 (fume); Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
Manitoba (TWA): 1 mg/m3 (fume); STEL: 3 mg/m3 (fume);
Ceiling: 5 mg/m3 (dust)
New Brunswick, Ontario (TWA): 1 mg/m3 (fume), 5
mg/m3 (dust); STEL: 3 mg/m3 (fume)
Quebec (TWAEV): 1 mg/m3 (fume), 5 mg/m3 (dust)
Saskatchewan (TWA): 5 mg/m3 (as Mn); 1 mg/m3 (TWA);
STEL: 5 mg/m3 (elemental), 3 mg/m3 (fume)
Yukon: Ceiling 5 mg/m3
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Switzerland, U.K. ?1
mg/m3
Sweden ?2.5 mg/m3
Germany (MAK) ?0.5 mg/m3
Mixture Organic Binder None established Not hazardous None established
Personal Protective Equipment:.. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection when handling. Provide local exhaust
ventilation or general dilution ventilation to maintain exposure levels below the PEL, TLV, or TWA. If
exposures above the PEL/TLV/TWA are possible, use a NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator.
Ventilation: ................................ General and local exhaust ventilation, engineering controls and good housekeeping practices are
recommended to keep dust concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Other Protective Equipment:....... Eye wash should be available in the immediate work area.
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: .....................................Silver/gray powder
Boiling point: ....................................Not available
Solubility in water:............................Insoluble
Vapor pressure: ................................Not applicable
Partition Coefficient:.........................Not applicable
Explosive Properties: ........................Not explosive
Odor: ................................................Odorless
Specific Gravity: ..............................Not available
Flashpoint: .......................................Not flammable
Ignition: ............................................Not applicable
pH-Value: .........................................Not applicable
Viscosity: ..........................................Not applicable
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:............................................ Stable in dry air at room temperature (20癈).
Conditions or materials to avoid:......Contact with moist air or humid conditions, or generation of airborne dust. Incompatible with
moisture, acids, oxidizers and bases.
Hazardous decomposition products: .Thermal oxidative decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon and other toxic or
irritating gases or vapors.
Hazardous Polymerization:...............Will not occur.
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XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For Product: For Components:
Iron Chromium Organic Binder
Oral LD50 Believed to be > 5 g/kg 30 g/kg (rat) 27.5 mg/kg (rat) No data
Dermal LD50 Believed to be > 2 g/kg No data No data No data
86 mg/m3 (4 hours, rat)
Inhalation LC50 Believed to be slightly toxic No data No data
Irritation Believed to be a mild eye and respiratory Eye irritant Respiratory tract and No data
irritant nasal irritant
Sensitization Not anticipated to be a sensitizer No data No data No data
Subchronic/Chronic
Toxicity Data: No information
Mutagenicity: No information for product.
Carcinogenicity: This product or its components are not known to be carcinogenic.
Chromium metal is listed by IARC as Group 3 (not classifiable).
Reproductive, Teratogenicity,
Or Developmental Effects: The product is not known or reported to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Neurological Effects: This product is not known or reported to cause neurological effects.
Interactions With Other Chemicals
Which Enhance Toxicity: None known or reported.
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The aquatic toxicity of the product is unknown, however, based on components, it is not predicted that this material would be toxic to
aquatic organisms or cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Incineration or landfill in accordance with applicable EU, national, or local regulations.
Clean Water Act Requirements: Phenol is listed under Section 301 as a toxic pollutant not eligible for waiver from best available
technology economically achievable (BAT) effluent limitations. Phenol and formaldehyde are both listed under Section 311 as
hazardous substances requiring the submission of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application to
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Formaldehyde is listed in Table V of testing requirements as a hazardous substance
required to be identified by existing dischargers, if expected to be present.
Resource Conservation and Recovery ACT (RCRA) Requirements: Formaldehyde (U122) and phenol (U188) are considered
hazardous chemical wastes if and when they are discarded by themselves. As constituents of this material, the requirements of the
federal hazardous waste regulations do not apply unless they waste fails to pass any of EPA's four tests for determining hazardous
wastes.
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT RID/ADR IMDG IATA IMO Canada TDG
Shipping Name Iron Grit Powders Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not regulated
UN Number: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
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XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL
TSCA: All materials are listed on the TSCA Inventory
CERCLA: Chromium, R.Q.* = 5,000 lbs.
SARA 313: Chromium, Phenol
SARA 312 Hazard Class: Health: Acute ?Yes Chronic - No
Fire No
Sudden Release of Pressure: No
SARA 302 EHS List: None of the components are listed
*R.Q. ?Reportable Quantity
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW STATUS
Component CA Prop. 65 Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts
Chromium metal Not listed X X X X
EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Hazard Classification
Danger Symbol: Xi
Risk Phrases: R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Safety Phrases: S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 43 In case of fire use sand.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Contains: Chromium
Canadian DSL List: The components of this product are on the DSL or are exempt from reporting under the New Substances
Notification Regulations.
Canadian IDL: Chromium, Manganese
WHMIS: D2B. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
German WGK Classification: Not hazardous to waters.
XVI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MSDS Creation Date: 4/4/02
MSDS Revision #: 9
MSDS Revision Date: 8/6/03
Reason for Revision: To update format and trademark information
For more information: www.3dsystems.com
800.889.2964 (Toll-free in the US GMT-05:00; N. America, Mon ?Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
803.326.4080 (Outside the U.S. GMT-05:00; N. America, Mon ?Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
+49 (0) 6151 357-357 (Europe GMT+01:00; Mon ?Fri, 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. MEZ)
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The following supersedes any provision in your company's forms, letters, and papers. 3D Systems, Inc. makes no
warranty whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose for this product. No statements
or recommendations contained in the product literature are to be construed as inducements to infringe any relevant patent now or hereafter in
existence. Under no circumstances shall 3D Systems, Inc. be liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages from alleged negligence, breach
or warranty, strict liability or any other theory, arising out of the use or handling of this product. The sole liability of
3D Systems, Inc. for any claims arising out of the manufacture, use or sale of its products shall be for the buyer's purchase price.
?Copyright 2007 by 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. The 3D Systems logo and SLS are registered
trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc., and LaserForm is a trademark of 3D Systems, Inc.
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