MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 ?CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: BUEHLER BUEHLER-MET ALUMINA SUSPENSION, ALPHA MICROPOLISH ALUMINA 1,
BUEHLERVANGUARD MICROPOLISH ALUMINA #1
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 40-6351-006,40-6371-006, 40-6373-006, 40-6375-006, 63-6351-006
PRODUCT USE/CLASS: Polishing compound
SUPPLIER:
BUEHLER, LTD
41 WAUKEGAN ROAD
LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: Technical Department, 847-295-6500
PREPARE DATE: 03/23/09, 23 March 2009
SECTION 2 ?COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
ITEM CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
** Not hazardous per 29 CFR 1910.1200**
ITEM ACGIH TLV- ACGIH TLV- OSHA PEL- OSHA PEL ? COMPANY TLV- SKIN
TWA STEL TWA CEILING TWA
** Not Applicable **
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND)
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SECTION 3 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful if swallowed in large amounts.
ACUTE EFFECTS ?EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause tearing and redness.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use.
ACUTE EFFECTS ?INHALATION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use (room temperature
processing).
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: May cause nausea and vomiting. Small amounts (a tablespoonful) swallowed
during normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause injury.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: *Preexisting pulmonary and dermatological disorders may be aggravated
by exposure to hazardous components.
OTHER INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EYE CONTACT
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: Not Applicable.
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: Closed containers may rupture (due to pressure build-up) when
exposed to extreme heat. Irritating and/or toxic gases or fumes may be generated by thermal decomposition.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water-based. Does not sustain flame.
SECTION 6 ?ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Reclaim clean material. Contaminated
material should be swept or shoveled into appropriate waste container and disposed of in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local regulations.
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SECTION 7 ?HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash hands before eating. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. DO NOT take internally.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
STORAGE: Store away from heat. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
SECTION 8 ?EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required under general ventilation. If exposure levels are unknown, if
levels exceed TLV/PEL, or 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 and safety shower.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during use. DO NOT reuse empty containers
without commercial clean or recondition.
SECTION 9 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING RANGE: N.A. VAPOR DENSITY: Is lighter than air
ODOR: No appreciable ODOR THRESHOLD: No data
APPEARANCE: White EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
Acetate
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Moderate
FREEZE POINT: < 32 deg F SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0153
VAPOR PRESSURE: No data pH @ 0.0%: N.A.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid VISCOSITY: Medium
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: No data
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND)
SECTION 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Prolonged exposure to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. Various hydrocarbons.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
SECTION 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
COMPONENT TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: None
SECTION 12 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: Not Available
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SECTION 13 ?DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Review all current federal, state, and local regulations regarding health and disposal for
appropriate disposal procedures. Not regulated under Federal RCRA regulations as a hazardous waste if disposed
of "as sold".
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.
ADR ITEM NO.: N.A. ADR TREMCARD: N.A.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
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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:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Water 7732-18-5
Petroleum distillate Unknown
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1
Methylcellulose 9004-67-5
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW: THE FOLLOWING NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE PRESENT IN
THE PRODUCT AT GREATER THAN 3%:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Water 7732-18-5
Petroleum distillate Unknown
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1
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: NONE
COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS: Not regulated
COMPONENT RCRA CODES: Not Applicable.
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: 05/20/06; 20 MAY 06
REASON FOR REVISION: Administrative change for new format.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: 5 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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