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CERAMCO
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PFZ PRESS INGOTS
Issued on August 29, 2006
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: PFZ Press Ingots
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: DENTSPLY Ceramco
570 W. College Avenue
York, PA 17405-0872
USA
Phone number: (717) 699-4190
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SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Composition contains ceramic pellets made from ceramic frits and inorganic pigments.
For the actual composition there are no CAS numbers available, the composition is calculated as:
Composition: CAS-no. Unit Range
- Silicon dioxide, SiO2 7631-86-9 wt.% 60 - 70
- Aluminum oxide, Al2O3 1344-28-1 wt.% 10 - 20
- Potassium oxide, K2O 12136-45-7 wt.% 5 - 10
- Sodium oxide, Na2O 1313-59-3 wt.% 4-8
- Antimony oxide, Sb2O3 1309-64-4 wt.% 1-2
- Calcium oxide, CaO 1305-78-8 wt.% 0-1.5
- Pigments and other elements - wt.% 1.0 - 2.0
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SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Acute health effects of dust during processing
- Inhalation: Coughing, irritation.
- Ingestion: Coughing, irritation.
- Skin: Irritation
- Eyes: Irritation.
Carcinogenicity No carcinogenetic effects are known
Medical conditions
aggravated by exposure: None known
Potential environmental effects: None known
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SECTION IV - FIRST-AID MEASURES
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Inhalation: Avoid inhalation.
Ingestion: Avoid ingestion
Skin: Rinse with water
Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water.
Other: None
Special first aid measures: None
Notes to physician: None
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SECTION V- FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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This product is fire and explosion resistant.
No special measures required.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Personal precautions: Avoid inhalation of dust during processing and contact with eyes or skin. Grinding and/or
polishing only under adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions: None known.
Containment techniques: Remove dust by vacuuming or wet sweeping to prevent powdering in the air. Wear
approved respirators and protective clothing. Use containerized disposal. No special
precautions are required for ceramic in solid shapes.
Evacuation procedures: N/A
Reporting requirements: N/A
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SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling: Grinding: object suction, do not inhale dust and vapors.
No special precautions required, when used according to the instructions.
Storage: Store closed and dry
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Applicable during processing
General recommendations: General and local ventilation and exhaust filtration should be employed.
Special precautions: No special precautions required, when used according to the instructions.
Respiratory protection: Dust mask P1.
Skin protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses, with side protection
Hygienic measures: Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work. When using chemicals, read the
safety instructions before use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during processing
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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Specific properties Unit Range
Form: n.a. pellet
Smell: n.a. None
Color: n.a. White
3
Density: g/cm 2-3
渭g/cm2
Solubility (ISO 6872): < 100
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SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: No special information
Materials to avoid: Hydrofluoric acid (HF), ceramics dissolve in HF
Hazardous decomposition
products: No special information
Hazardous polymerization
possible: Yes No
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SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PFZ PRESS INGOTS
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If this product is used properly, no toxic effects can be expected. Tests of cytotoxicity according to ISO 10993,
have shown no negative effects.
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SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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When handled correctly there are no ecological effects to be expected.
Inert material, not soluble in water, no damage to the environment
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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None, inert material, no damage to the environment.
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SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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This product is not subject to transport regulations.
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SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Symbol: None
R-Phrases: None
S-Phrases: None
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SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
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Changes, compared to the previous version, are marked with an *.
This safety data sheet is according EU-directives 91/155/EEG, 93/112/EG and 2001/58/EG.
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