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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #05018H-AB Cavex® Set Up Hard, #05018M-AB Cavex Set Up Medium, #05018S-AB Cavex Set Up Soft Modelling Wax (Dental Waxes)


Section 1: Identification


Date Effective... January 8, 2009
              (most recent revision)


Chemical Name/
Synonyms:         Paraffinic waxes

Chemical family.. Paraffins

Emergencies                
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Product or Trade Name.. SPI #05018H-AB Cavex® Set Up Hard,
#05018M-AB Cavex Set Up Medium, #05018S-AB Cavex Set Up Soft Modelling Wax
(Dental Waxes)

                           
CAS #..................  Not known

Chemical Formula.......  Not known



Section 2 Composition


     Component Name    CAS #    OSHA    OSHA    ACGIH    ACGIH 

                        No hazardous ingredients


NFPA Rating:  Not known


Section 3: Hazard Identification


Physical/chemical hazards:  Not applicable

Human health hazards:  Heated material may cause burns to unprotected skin.
Heated material may release volatile ingredients and cause irritation and
burns to unprotected eyes.

Environmental hazards:  Not applicable


Section 4: First Aid Measures


Effects and Symptoms:

    Inhalation:  Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation
    Ingestion:  Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion
    Skin contact:  Heated material may cause burns to unprotected skin
    Eye contact:  Heated material may release volatile ingredients and
                  cause irritation and burns to unprotected eyes.

First Air measures:

    Inhalation:  Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area.
                 Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
    Ingestion:  If large quantities are swallowed,  wash out mouth and 
                call physician.
    Skin contact:  Warm water must be used.
    Eye contact:  Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes,
                  occasionally lifting upper and lower eyelids.  WARM
                  water MUST be used.


Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures


NFPA Rating:  Not known


Extinguishing Media

Suitable/Not suitable:  SMALL FIRE:  Use DRY chemical powder
                        LARGE FIRE:  Use extinguishing media suitable for
                                     the surrounding materials.

Special firefighting procedures:  No special measures required Unusual

Fire/Explosion Hazards:  None

Hazardous thermal decomposition products:  No dangerous substances are
                                           released.

Protection of fire fighters:  No special measures are required.


Section 6: Accidental Release Measures


Personal precautions:  No special precautions

Environmental Precautions and Clean Up Methods:  No special precautions


Section 7: Handling and Storage


Handling:  Heated material may release volatile ingredients and cause
           irritation and burns to unprotected eyes.

Storage:  No special precautions


Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection


Engineering controls:  Ventilation is normally required when handling or
                       using this product.

Personal Protective Equipment

    Respiratory system:  Provide adequate ventilation
    Skin and body:  Laboratory coat
    Hands:  No special protective clothing is required
    Eyes:  Safety glasses at all times


Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State and Appearance:  Waxy solid
Color:  Pink to red
Odor:  Pleasant and characteristic
Boiling Point/Range:  > 250°C (482° F)
Melting Point:  58°C (136.4°F)
Density:  0.85 (water = 1)
Solubility:  Very slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in cold water,
             hot water
Octanol/water partition coefficient:  No available
pH:  Not applicable
Flash Point:  >250°C (482°F)  Open Cup method
Flammability:  Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks.  Slightly
               flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Autoignition temperature:  > 350°C (662°F)
Explosion properties:  Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks,
                       of shocks.


Section 10: Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability:  The product is stable

Conditions to Avoid:  None

Incompatibility with:  None known

Hazardous Products of Deposition:  Not expected to form hazardous materials.

Reactions with Air and Water:  Does not react with air, water or other
                               common materials.


Section 11: Toxicological Information


Summary:  Not considered to be toxic to humans or animals.

Skin Effects:  Non-irritant for skin.

Eye Irritation:  Non-irritating to the eyes

Sensitization:  Non-sensitizer for skin

Chronic toxicity:  There is no known effect from the chronic exposure to
                   this product.


Section 12: Ecological Information


Exotoxicity:  Exotoxicity is expected to be low based on the low water to
              nearly zero solubility of these waxes in water.

Environmental Fate:  No information found in our selected references.

Bioaccumulation:  Not expected to occur.


Section 13: Disposal Considerations


This material is NOT classified as a hazardous material by RCRA.  Use only
licensed transporters and permitted disposal facilities and conform to all
laws.

Recycle to process, if possible.

Germany water class:  VCI WGK:  No products were found.

Methods of disposal; waste of residues; contaminated packaging:

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.


Section 14: Transport Information


Proper Shipping Name:  Non-Regulated, No dangerous cargo

DOT Hazard Class:  Non-Regulated, No dangerous cargo

UN/NA ID:  Not Regulated, No dangerous cargo

Packing Group:  Not Applicable

Labels:  Not Regulated

Marine Pollutant:  No

NAER Guidebook:  Not Regulated

DOT Status:  Not Regulated

Land-Road/Railway:  
    ADR/RID Class:  No dangerous cargo

Sea:
      IMDG Class:  No dangerous cargo

Air:
      IATA-DGR Class:  No dangerous cargo


Section 15: Regulatory Information


TSCA:  

All components of this product are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.  If
identified components of this product are listed under the TSCA 12(b) Export
Notification Rule, they will be listed below.

    TSCA 12(b) Component      Listed under TSCA Section


SARA-Section 313 Emissions Reporting:

    Component                  Reporting Threshold

SARA-Section 311/312:

No components present in this product are subject to the
reporting requirements of this statute.

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities: 

    Component                  Reportable Quantity
           
EU Regulations:
    Risk Phrases:  This product is not classified according to the EU
                   regulations.
    Safety Phrases:  Not applicable
    Contains:  Not applicable


California Prop. 65:

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:


Section 16: Other Information


This MSDS sheet is based in large part on the information contained in the
manufacturer's MSDS information dated Jan. 21, 1999, Version 2.

Disclaimer of Liability:

The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources
believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and
Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the
information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no
liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does
not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the
user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and
safety legislation.



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