MSDS #56

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CERAMCO
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued on August 13, 1998
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME:
Finesse All-Ceramic Shade Stains
PRODUCT CODE:
430500 - 430553
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: Ceramco
Ceramco Europe Ltd.
Six Terri Lane
Hamm Moor Lane, Addlestone
Burlington, NJ 08016
Weybridge, Surrey
USA
KT15 2SE England
Phone number: (800) 487-0100
Phone number: 0-1932-856240
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SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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DESCRIPTION: Sodium/Potassium Aluminosilicate glass with opacifiers and pigments in an organic-based paste.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Component
CAS No
Weight %
OSHA
ACGIH
HAZARDS
Sodium potassium Aluminosilicate, Irritant
Free of heavy metals
Diethylene Glycol
111-46-6
Glycerin
56-81-5
15 mg/m3
Poison
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SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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NFPA HAZARD DESIGNATIONS:
Health:
2
(Moderate)
Flammability:
1
(Slight)
Reactivity:
0
(Minimal)
IMPORTANT HAZARD INFORMATION: Moderately toxic by ingestion.
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SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Consult doctor in case of symptoms.
AFTER INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. Contact physician in case of symptoms.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap/water. Seek medical attention if condition persists.
AFTER EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation or discomfort persists.
AFTER SWALLOWING:
Wash out mouth with water. Call a physician.
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SECTION V- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS:
Use fire-fighting measures that suit the environment.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact
with eyes and skin.
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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PERSON-RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing vapors.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Avoid conditions which may result in dispersion to streams
or water ways.
MEASURES FOR CLEANING/COLLECTING:
Scoop up and store in appropriate containers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
No additional information.

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FINESSE ALL-CERAMIC SHADE STAINS (continued)

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SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
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INFORMATION FOR SAFE HANDLING:
Ensure proper ventilation at workplace.
PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS/FIRES: Store away from ignition sources. Protect from high heat. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
STORAGE:
Store in a cool location.
COMMON STORAGE FACILITIES:
None.
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
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VENTILATION:
General exhaust
EYE PROTECTION:
Safety glasses are recommended. Eye wash station.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Rubber or plastic gloves.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required for normal use of the product.
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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL STATE:
Solid/liquid
APPEARANCE:
Paste.
ODOR THRESHOLD:
Not Applicable
pH:
Not Determined
MELTING POINT:
Not Determined
FLASH POINT:
Not Determined
BOILING POINT:
Not Determined
EVAPORATION RATE:
Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.8 - 2.0 g/cc
SOLUBILITY/ MISCIBILITY
Insoluble in water.
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SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY:
Stable.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Heat.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Strong oxidizing or reducing agents.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
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SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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SKIN CONTACT:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritation of the skin.
EYE CONTACT:
May cause irritation upon contact.
INHALATION:
Prolonged contact may cause nausea, headache or vomiting.
INGESTION:
Hazards unknown. Do not ingest.
SPECIAL TOXIC EFFECTS:
None.
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SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Stable, inorganic compound in organic carrier, does not degrade, partially evaporates.

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FINESSE ALL-CERAMIC SHADE STAINS (continued)
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SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
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PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations for
relatively non-toxic inorganics
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING:
Dispose according to official regulations.
ADDITIONAL DISPOSAL INFORMATION:
Local disposal regulations may exist.
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SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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Product is not regulated.
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SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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This material is not regulated under CERCLA, SARA. All chemicals reported in TSCA inventory.
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SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
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INTERNATIONAL RISK PHRASES:
36, 37, 38
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY PHRASES: 15, 16, 20, 37, 39.
These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features
and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.