MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 ?CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: BUEHLER MICROPOLISH II ALUMINA SUSPENSION, BUEHLER MASTERPREP ALUMINA
SUSPENSION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 40-6360-006, 40-6361-006, 40-6361-128, 40-6363-006, 40-6363-128, 40-6365-128,
40-6365-006, 63-6377-006, 40-6377-032, 40-6377-064
PRODUCT USE/CLASS: Polishing compound
SUPPLIER:
BUEHLER, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
41 WAUKEGAN ROAD
LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: Technical Department, 847-295-6500
PREPARE DATE: 06/18/2010 18 June 2010
SECTION 2 ?COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ITEM CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
*** Not considered a hazardous material per 29CFR1910.1200 et.al. ***
ITEM ACGIH TLV- ACGIH TLV- OSHA PEL- OSHA PEL ? COMPANY TLV- SKIN
TWA STEL TWA CEILING TWA
*** Not considered a hazardous material per 29CFR1910.1200 et.al. ***
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND)
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SECTION 3 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS ?EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause tearing and redness.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Prolonged contact may cause mild skin abrasion.
ACUTE EFFECTS ?INHALATION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use (room temperature
processing)
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use. Ingestion of large
amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: No information.
OTHER INFORMATION: No information.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INHALATION
SECTION 4 ?FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If
exposed to excessive levels of dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or other
symptoms develop.
INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water or milk. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: No information.
SECTION 5 ?FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: N.A.
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N.A.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N.A.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Does not burn
SECTION 6 ?ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wipe up spilled material with towel or rag.
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Not considered a hazardous waste
under federal RCRA regulations if disposed of "as sold."
SECTION 7 ?HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid prolonged contact with skin and eyes.
STORAGE: Keep from freezing.
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SECTION 8 ?EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If effects occur, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator in accordance with
applicable health and safety regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Cloth or synthetic gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Accessible eye wash.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during use.
SECTION 9 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING RANGE: 212-Unk deg F VAPOR DENSITY: Is lighter than air
ODOR: None ODOR THRESHOLD: N.A.
APPEARANCE: White liquid EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
Acetate
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Moderate
FREEZE POINT: < 32 deg F SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.05-1.2
VAPOR PRESSURE: No data pH @ 0.0%: N.A.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid VISCOSITY: Medium
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: N.A.
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND)
SECTION 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No information.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
SECTION 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
No product or component toxicological information is available.
SECTION 12 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: No information.
SECTION 13 ?DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Material as sold may be disposed of in landfill if local regulations permit. If material becomes
contaminated, follow disposal instructions for contaminant.
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SECTION 14 ?TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
DOT TECHNICAL NAME: N.A.
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N.A. HAZARD SUBCLASS: N.A.
DOT UN/NA CLASS: N.A. PACKAGING GROUP: N.A.
RESP. GUIDE PAGE:
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER: N.A.
IMDG CLASS (1? 2?: N.A. IMDG PAGE NUMBER: N.A.
IMDG EMS: N.A. IATA CLASS (1? 2?: N.A.
SECTION 15 ?REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: Non-hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
CERCLA ?SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REVIEWED, AND IS CONSIDERED,
UNDER APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS, TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: NONE
SARA SECTION 313: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 AND 40 CFR PART 372:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT % IS LESS THAN
No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT: THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN THIS PRODUCT ARE ON THE TSCA
SECTION 8 INVENTORY. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES SUBJECT
TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF TSCA 12(B) IF EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
No components found.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW: THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS ARE NON-HAZARDOUS, BUT ARE AMONG
THE TOP 5 COMPONENTS IN THIS PRODUCT:
Water 7732-18-5
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
Methylcellulose 9004-67-5
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW: THE FOLLOWING NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE PRESENT IN
THE PRODUCT AT GREATER THAN 3%:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65: No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.
CANADIAN WHMIS: THIS MSDS HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTROLLED PRODUCT
REGULATIONS EXCEPT FOR USE OF THE 16 HEADINGS.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: NOT REGULATED
COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS: NOT REGULATED
COMPONENT RCRA CODES: No information.
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM): None known
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SECTION 16 ?OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATINGS
HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 03/23/09; 23 March 2009
REASON FOR REVISION: Changed part number
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: 0 grams/ltr
LEGEND:
N.A. ?NO INFORMATION N.E. ?NOT ESTABLISHED N.D. ?NOT DETERMINED
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS; OSHA
= OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION; TLV-TWA = THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE ?TIME
WEIGHTED AVERAGE (8 HOURS); STEL = SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (15 MINUTES); C = CEILING
VALUE; PEL = PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT
DISCLAIMER: TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS
ACCURATE OR IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO LIABILITY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS ASSUMED FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN. BUYER ASSUMES LIABILITY IN ITS USE OF THE MATERIAL.
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