General Information
Revision date
2003-12-08
Product name
3M(TM) ESPE(TM) KETAC(TM) CEM RADIOPAQUE PERMANENT GLASS
CAS No.
65997-17-3
Manufacturer Name
3M
Emergency telephone
1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours
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Company Information
company name
3M
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Fine Powder (less than 10 microns) Odor, Color, Grade: Odorless, white General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: No immediate health, physical, or environmental hazards are anticipated.
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. Skin Contact: Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation. Inhalation: Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Ingestion: No health effects are expected. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 FIRST AID PROCEDURES The following first aid recommendations are based on an assumption that appropriate personal and industrial hygiene practices are followed. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention. Skin Contact: No need for first aid is anticipated. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. If Swallowed: No need for first aid is anticipated. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES Autoignition temperature No Data Available Flash Point Not Applicable Flammable Limits - LEL Not Applicable Flammable Limits - UEL Not Applicable 5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use fire extinguishers with class B extinguishing agents (e.g., dry chemical, carbon dioxide). 5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Observe precautions from other sections. Call 3M- HELPS line (1-800-364-3577) for more information on handling and managing the spill. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue. Collect the resulting residue containing solution. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. In the event of a release of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as reportable according to local, state, and federal regulations. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 HANDLING Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Storage
Not applicable. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Not applicable. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Avoid eye contact. The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Safety Glasses with side shields. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Gloves not normally required. 8.2.3 Respiratory Protection Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection. 8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing Do not ingest. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information GLASS POWDER 3M TWA - as dust 10 mg/m3 SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA: ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CMRG: Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Guideline OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL)