AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC -- POLISHING COMPOUND  -- 6520-00F002871
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLISHING COMPOUND
MSDS Date:10/12/1987
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F002871
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC
Address:5101 SOUTH KEELER AVENUE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60632
Info Phone Num:(800) 621-0176
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 735-0600
Preparer's Name:JOHN CRINION
CAGE:EO702
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTENAL DENTAL INC
Address:5101 SOUTH KEELER AVENUE
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60632
Phone:(800) 621-0176
CAGE:04586
Company Name:AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC
Address:5101 SOUTH KEELER AVENUE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60632
Phone:(800) 621-0176
CAGE:EO702

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CHRONIC LUNG/BRONCHIAL
    DISEASE & COUGHING. SKIN: SLIGHT IRRITATION & ITCHING. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, VOMITING, & DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CHRONIC LUNG/BRONCHIAL DISEASE &
    COUGHING. SKIN: SLIGHT IRRITATION & ITCHING. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BRONCHIAL & CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. GET MED ATTN. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: GIVE CONSCIOUS
    VICTIM 1-3 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE STOMACH CONTENT.
    OBTAIN MED AT TN FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE, USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NON-TOXIC. COLLECT & STORE IN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DURING POLISHING, DUST GENERATED MUST
    BE MOVED BY LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
    SMOKING. AVOID BREATHING NUISANCE DUST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NECESSARY IF DUST IS MAINTAINED BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, DUST SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2-4
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS WHITE OR GRAY SOLID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DUST, DECOMPOSING ORGANIC FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED LANDFILL SITE. CHECK
    FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL EPA FOR DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

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