Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...........  April 18, 2006
                     (most recent revision)

Chemical Name/Synonyms...  Diamond suspension

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Product or Trade Name....  SPI #01307-AB to #01329-AB
                           Diamond Compound & Diamond Slurries 

CAS #....................  32993-45-6

Concentration:
Diethanolamine.............  Less than 0.1 wt % 
Ethylene oxide.............  Less than 0.1 wt % 
Alkoxylated alkanolamide...  Less then 0.1 wt % 

Section 2 Composition

The SPI Supplies diamond compounds and slurries as suspensions of fine
diamond particles in water with trace amounts of proprietary surfactants.

Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency Overview:
Inhalation of vapor or mist generated from this material may irritate
respiratory passages.  Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety practices.  These practices include avoiding unnecessary exposure and
removal of material from eyes, skin and clothing.

Potential Health Effects:

Likely routes of exposure:  
      Skin and eye contact, inhalation of mist/vapor
                            
Occupational exposure to this material has not been reported to cause
significant adverse health effects.

On the basis of available information, exposure to the SPI Supplies diamond
compounds or slurries is not expected to produce significant adverse human
health effects when recommended safety precautions are followed.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:  
    Wash eyes thorough with clean low-pressure water.
    If irritation persists, contact physician.

Skin Contact:  
    Wash thorough with soap and water and remove contaminated clothing.

Inhalation:  
    Move to fresh air, give artificial respiration if necessary; contact
    physician if symptoms occur.

Ingestion:  
    If swallowed, a physician or Poison Control Center can be contacted 
    for advice.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Flash point:  > 200°C (392°F)     Method:  Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 

Extinguishing media:
In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, water spray (fog), dry chemical, foam; 
water can be used to cool fire exposed surrounding containers.  Realistically, 
the small size of the SPI Supplies product containers would render any hazard 
from these materials to be small compared to the hazards of the surrounding 
containers of other materials.

Fire Fighting Measures:
Fire fighters and others exposed to products of combustion should wear 
self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.  Equipment 
should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.  Realistically, the small 
size of the SPI Supplies product containers would render any hazard from 
these materials to be small compared to the hazards of the surrounding 
containers of other materials.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not known

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

In the event of a spill, wipe/scrape up spilled slurry or compound and place 
the material into an appropriate container for reclamation or proper disposal.

Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and to Section 15 for reportable
quantity information.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Emptied containers retain product residues.  Observe all labeled
safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned, or destroyed.

Storage:  Product is stable under normal conditions or storage and handling.

Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Component Exposure Limits

Eye Protection:  Wear protective eye glasses or safety goggles.  Use good
                 industrial practice to avoid eye contact.

Skin Protection:  Although it does not present a significant skin concern,
                  minimize skin contaminated by following good industrial
                  practice.  Wearing protective gloves is recommended.
                  Wash hands and contaminated skin thorough after handling.

Respiratory Protection:  Avoid breathing the mist of this material.  Use
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment when potential airborne
exposure exists.  Consult respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate
type equipment for given application.  Observe respirator use limitations
specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer.  Respiratory protection
programs must comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.

Ventilation:  Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:  Clear gel like material

Physical State:  Opaque white liquid or viscous paste 

Color:  White

Odor:  Mild  odor 

Specific Gravity @ 25°C:  1.1

Viscosity:  Not available

Freezing/Melting Point:  Not determined

Boiling point:  100°C (212°F)

Drop point:  Not known

pH:  Neutral

Vapor Pressure:  Less than 0.1 atm  @ 25°C

Evaporation Rate @ 25°C:  0.01 (n-butyl acetate = 1)

Oil Separation:  Not known

Note:  The above information is not intended for the preparation of product
specifications.  This information represents typical values based on
material tested but may vary from lot to lot.  Typical values should not be
construed as a guaranteed or certified analysis of any specific lot or as
specifications for this product.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability:  Product is stable under normal laboratory use, storage and
            handling conditions.

Materials to avoid:  Strong alkali or strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Nitrous oxides and ammoniacal vapors

Hazardous Polymerization:  Does not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

No data has been taken.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Environmental Fate and Distribution:  When used and/or disposed of as
indicated, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.

Environmental Effects and Mobility:  Not known.

Degradability:  Not known

Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants:
No specific information available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Contact a licensed waste disposal contractor for disposal recommendations.
Waste product may also be classified as waste oil under state and federal
regulations.  Any discarded product, whether "hazardous waste" or not, should
be incinerated in accordance with all local, state or federal laws and 
regulations.  

Section 14: Transport Information

 

Not classified as hazardous for transport by air, sea, or road.

DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)
Not subject to DOT regulation.

Ocean Shipment (IMDG):  Not subject to IMDG code.

Air Shipment (ICAO):  Not subject to ICAO regulations.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

TSCA Status:  All chemical substances in this material are listed or
              exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical
              Substances. 

EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:  None

Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances:  None

Section 312 Hazard Class:

Acute:  No
Chronic:  No
Fire:  No
Pressure:  No
Reactive:  No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:  Diethanolamine in trace amounts

Supplemental State Compliance Information:

California (USA) Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of 
consumer products into the State of California to provide a warning statement 
if the product contains ingredients for which the State has found to cause 
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  If this product contains an 
ingredient listed by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive 
toxicity, it will be listed below:

No such components in this product.

CERCLA Reportable Quantity:  Not applicable

OSHA Air Containment (29 CFR 1910.1000):  Oil mist in air if material is
heated above 250°C (482°F).  Airborne concentration limit is 5 mg/m3.

Section 16: Other Information

Disclaimer of Liability:

Caution!  Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications
involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with
the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or
prolonged contact with mucous membranes.  Products offered by SPI Supplies
are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body
or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues.  SPI Supplies will not
provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice,
certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required
by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.
SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise,
express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these
materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with
internal body tissues of fluids.

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