Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

Supplier: Ortho Kinetics Corporation Issued Date: 22 March, 2002

PMB 16, 1611A Melrose Drive Supersedes: None

Vista, CA 92083 USA

EMERGENCY PHONE: 760-727-3982

Section A – Product Information

PRODUCT: Facebows

COMPOSITION:

Ingredient C.A.S. No. Percent

Chromium (III) 7440-47-3 17 – 20%

Nickel 7440-02-0 8 – 10.5%

Copper 7440-50-8 0 –5%

Molybdenum 7439-98-7 0 – 3%

Manganese 7439-96-5 0 – 2%

Iron 7439-89-6 Balance

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMCIAL OR CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372:

Chromium (III)

Nickel

Copper

Manganese

Section B – Physical Properties

APPEARANCE: Not applicable, Stainless Steel Orthodontic Article.

ODOR: No Odor.

VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable.

VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable.

BOILING POINT: Not applicable.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not applicable.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not applicable.

EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable.

PERCENT VOLATILE: Not applicable.

pH: Not applicable.

VISCOSITY: Not applicable.

MELTING POINT: Not applicable.

Section C – Fire & Explosion Data

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT: Not applicable.

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS - LEL: Not applicable.

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS - UEL: Not applicable.

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-combustible. Choose material suitable for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Not applicable.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not applicable.

NFPA HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 0 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY: 0

UNUSUAL REACTION HAZARD: none

OSHA FIRE HAZARD CLASS: Not applicable

Section D - Reactivity Data

STABILITY: Stable

INCOMPATABILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Strong acids

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not applicable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

Section E – Emergency & First Aid Data

EYE CONTACT: No need for first aid is anticipated.

SKIN CONTACT: No need for first aid is anticipated.

INGESTION: No need for first aid is anticipated.

INHALATION: No need for first aid is anticipated.

Section F – Environmental Information

SPILL RESPONSE: Not applicable.

RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL: Do not release to waterways or sewer. Reclaim if feasible.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not applicable.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

Volatile Organic Compounds: N/A

VOC less H2O & Exempt Solvents: N/A

Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.

EPCRA HAZARD CLASS: FIRE HAZARD: No PRESURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE:

No CHRONIC: No

Section G – Precautionary Info

EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Not applicable.

SKIN PROTECTION: Not applicable.

VENTILATION PROTECTION: Not applicable.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not applicable.

NO RESIRATORY PROTECTION IS EXPECTED DURING NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT UNLESS HEATED.

PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Do not ingest.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store away from acids.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE: Not applicable:

OTHER PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION: For industrial or professional use only.

EXPOSURE LIMITS

INGREDIENTS VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN*

Iron none none none none

Chromium (III) 0.5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH

Chromium (III) 1 mg/m3 TWA OSHA

As Cr

Nickel 1 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH

As Ni

Nickel 1 mg/m3 TWA OSHA

As Ni

Copper 1 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH

As Cu dust

Copper 0.2 mg.m3 TWA ACGIH

As fume

Molybdenum none none none none

Manganese 1 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH

As fume

Manganese 3 mg/m3 STEL ACGIH

As fume

Manganese 1 mg/m3 TWA OSHA

As Mn

Manganese 3 mg/m3 STEL OSHA

As Mn

SKIN NOTATION: Listed substances indicated with "Y" under SKIN refer to the potential contribution to overall exposure by cutaneous route including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption.

SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA:

ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
None: None established

Section H – Health Hazard Data

EYE CONTACT: Eye contact is not expected to occur during normal use of product.

SKIN CONTACT: No adverse health effects are expected from skin contact.

WHILE THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED ON THE MSDS BY THE U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, THEY ARE NOT EXPECTED EFFECTS DURING FORESEEABLE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

Allergic Skin Reaction: sign/symptoms can include redness, swelling, blistering, and itching.

INGESTION: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product.

INHALATION: Health effects from inhalation are not expected unless product is heated.

CANCER INFORMATION:

Warning: Contains a chemical which can cause cancer. (7440-02-0) (NTP anticipated human carcinogen, IARC possible human carcinogen 2B, Calif. Proposition 65 – Nickel Compounds).

Section I – Transportation Information

UNITED STATES DOT INFORMATION:

This product is not regulated by D.O.T. when shipped domestically by land.

CANADIAN TDG INFORMATION:

This product is not regulated by TDG when shipped domestically by land.

Section J – Other Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all-inclusive – selected regulations represented)

NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from location to another; it is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the purpose of complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations. See other sections for health and safety information.

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

This information is being supplied to you under OSHA "Right to Know" regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200 and is offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specification. The information is believed to be true and accurate. No warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of this data, the hazard connected with use of the material, or results to be obtained from the use thereof, is made.

Ortho Kinetics Corporation