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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: COPAL VARNISH / GLASS IONOMER COPAL VARNISH
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IDENTITY:
Trade Name: COPAL VARNISH CODE: IV
Chemical Description: Ethyl Alcohol preparation with other organic solvents
Product Use: Dental material
SECTION I
Pulpdent Corporation Phone Numbers:
80 Oakland Street 24 Hour Emergency: 18005355053
Watertown, MA 02472 USA Customer Service: 18003434342 / 16179266666
Date prepared: September 1, 2008
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS RN % PEL/TLV UN Number
Ethyl alcohol 64175 92.6 1000 ppm UN1170
Acetone 67641 7.4 TWA: 750 ppm / STEL: 1000 ppm UN 1090
DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Class 3 / Flammable liquid
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: B2 Flammable liquid
NFPA HMIS RATING: HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 3 REACTIVITY: 0
SECTION III PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Boiling Point: 173 F / 78.3 C Specific Gravity: 0.795 Vapor Pressure: 44.6
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Melting Point: 173 F / 114 C Vapor Density: 1.59 Evaporation Rate: Not known
Solubility in water: Complete Odor Threshold: 159 ppm
Appearance and Odor: Light amber with characteristic alcohol odor.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
WARNING! FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, and all other ignition sources. Vapor may
form flammable mixtures with air.
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Flash Point: 43 F / 6 C (Tag closed cup) Autoignition Temp: 423 C Flammable limits: LEL: 3.3 UEL: 19
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective, but should
be used to keep fireexposed containers cool.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapors and
protect personnel attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures
and to dilute spills to nonflammable mixtures.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide from incomplete combustion. Unusual
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Firefighters should wear selfcontained breathing apparatus, with full face piece,
in the positive pressure mode when there is potential exposure to smoke, fumes, or hazardous
decomposition products.
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Generally stable. Conditions to avoid: Heat, flame, sparks.
Incompatibility: Acetyl chloride and a wide range of oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide from incomplete combustion
Hazardous Polymerization: None. Conditions to avoid: None
SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Summary of Acute Hazards: Minimal health hazard in normal use. For larger quantities and with prolonged
exposure, ethyl alcohol is considered a moderate health hazard.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: COPAL VARNISH / GLASS IONOMER COPAL VARNISH
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Route of Exposure Signs & Symptoms
Inhalation None under normal conditions of use. Exposure > 1000 ppm may cause
irritation, headache, drowsiness, lassitude, loss of appetite.
Eye Contact Liquid or vapor may cause irritation.
Skin absorption None in normal conditions of use. However, for large quantities and
prolonged contact, similar symptoms to inhalation/ ingestion
Skin Contact May cause irritation and defatting of skin on prolonged contact.
Ingestion None in small quantities of normal conditions of use. Large quantities may
cause central nervous system depression, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Summary of Chronic Health Hazards: No chronic health hazard under normal conditions of use. Large
quantities ingested over prolonged time may be carcinogenic or a cause of Fetal Alcohol syndrome.
Carcinogenicity Not a carcinogen under normal conditions of use. The IARC has reported a
relationship between repeated drinking of significant quantities of alcoholic
beverages and cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus and liver.
Teratogenicity, Reproductive Ingestion of alcohol by pregnant women is associated with Fetal Alcohol
Toxicity , Mutagenicity Syndrome in their offspring.
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If victim has stopped breathing, give artificial
respiration. Get immediate medical attention.
Eye contact Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
Ingestion For large quantities: if victim is conscious and able to swallow, have victim
drink water or milk to dilute. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious or convulsing person. Call a physician or Poison Control
Center immediately. Induce vomiting only on their advice.
Skin contact Immediately flush with cool water. Seek medical care for irritation.
SECTION VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE
Handling and Storage Precautions: For small quantities: Keep tightly closed, in a wellventilated area, away
from heat, sparks, direct sunlight, and oxidizing agents. Protect container against physical damage. Take
these same precautions when container is emptied, as residual product is hazardous.
Release or Spill: For small quantities: Wear gloves, safety glasses. Wipe up with absorbent material, such
as paper or cloth. Rinse area of spill with water. Place all material in closed container away from heat,
sparks, sun and oxidizers.
Waste Disposal Method: Follow all government regulations. Other Precautions: Wash hands after use.
SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal conditions of use.
Ventilation: No special ventilation required under normal conditions of use. For large quantities /prolonged
exposure, use enclosure, local ventilation and dilution reduce concentration below TLV.
Protective Gloves: Chemically impervious gloves are recommended.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses / Chemical safety goggles are recommended at all times.
Protective Equipment: Emergency eye wash fountain. Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after use.
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The information presented herein is believed to be factual as it has been derived from the works of persons believed to
be qualified experts. However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty or representation for
which Pulpdent Corporation bears legal responsibility. The user should review any recommendations in the specific
context of the intended use to determine whether they are appropriate.
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