SD-11A P-112
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issuing Date 08-Dec-2014 Revision Date 08-May-2015 Revision Number 1
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier 515-6165, 780-6165, P-112
Product Name Plastic Buffing and Polishing Compound
Other means of identification
Synonyms Buffing Wheel Compound Bar
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use Abrasive / Buffing and Polishing
Uses advised against No information available
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Name Formax Mfg. Corporation
Supplier Address 168 Wealthy St.S.W.
Grand Rapids
MI
49503
US
Supplier Phone Number Phone:1-616-456-5458
Fax:1-616-456-7507
Contact Phone1-616-456-7507
Supplier Email sales@formaxmfg.com
Emergency telephone number
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
Signal word None
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Hazard Statements
None
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
Appearance White Premolded Cake Physical State Solid Odor Mild
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Precautionary Statements - Response
None
Precautionary Statements - Storage
None
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
None
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Unknown Toxicity
None
Other information
Causes mild skin irritation
May cause slight eye irritation
Interactions with Other Chemicals
No information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name CAS No Weight-% Trade Secret
Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 30 - 60 *
*The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If symptoms persist,
call a physician.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
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Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and No information available.
Effects
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
No information available.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with eyes.
Environmental Precautions
Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Keep container tightly closed.
Incompatible Products None known based on information supplied.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Aluminum oxide TWA: 1 mg/m3 respirable TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust
1344-28-1 fraction TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable
fraction
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m3 total
dust
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3
respirable fraction
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d
962 (11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
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Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection For buffing machines wear safety glasses and/or face shield helmets. See OSH 29 CFR
1910.122 (Safety Glasses).
Skin and Body Protection Protective work clothing, heavy duty gloves, body apron or belly pads, safety shoes as
needed.
Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection (specify type): OSHA 24 CFR/134 NIOSH/MSHA Approved
respirators for particulates from buffing debris. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is
experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Solid
Appearance Premolded Cake Odor Mild
Color White Odor Threshold Bland Odor
Property Values Remarks Method
pH No data available None known
Melting / freezing point 145F None known
Boiling point / boiling range No data available None known
Flash Point Will not flash None known
Evaporation Rate Variable None known
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available None known
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability limit No data available
Lower flammability limit No data available
Vapor pressure No data available None known
Vapor density No data available None known
Specific Gravity No data available None known
Water Solubility Negligible None known
Solubility in other solvents Alkaline Cleaners or Chlorinated None known
Solvent
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available None known
Autoignition temperature No data available None known
Decomposition temperature No data available None known
Kinematic viscosity No data available None known
Dynamic viscosity No data available None known
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing Properties No data available
Other Information
Softening Point No data available
VOC Content (%) None
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Particle Size
Particle Size Distribution
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible materials
None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information .
Inhalation Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Eye Contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Skin Contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Ingestion Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Aluminum oxide > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
1344-28-1
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms No information available.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
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Sensitization No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans
Reproductive Toxicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure No information available.
Chronic Toxicity No known effect based on information supplied. Carcinogenic potential is unknown.
Target Organ Effects Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. Lungs.
Aspiration Hazard No information available.
Numerical measures of toxicity Product Information
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Not applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.
Persistence and Degradability
No information available.
Bioaccumulation
No information available
Other adverse effects
No information available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Disposal methods This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40
CFR 261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise
comes in contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or
if the material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether
the altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT NOT REGULATED
Proper Shipping Name NMFC-48580 Scouring Compound (Cake, Paste or Liquid form N.O.I.)
Hazard Class N/A
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name NON REGULATED
Hazard Class N/A
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
Hazard Class N/A
RID Not regulated
ADR Not regulated
ADN Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL All components are listed either on the DSL or NDSL.
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
US Federal Regulations
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SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
Chemical Name CAS No Weight-% SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Aluminum oxide - 1344-28-1 1344-28-1 30 - 60 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
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Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Illinois
Aluminum oxide X X X X
1344-28-1
International Regulations
Mexico
National occupational exposure limits
Component Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits
Aluminum oxide Mexico: TWA= 10 mg/m3
1344-28-1 ( 30 - 60 )
Mexico - Occupational Exposure Limits - Carcinogens
Canada
WHMIS Hazard Class
Non-controlled
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health Hazards 1 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and
Chemical Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazards 1 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection
X
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Prepared By Formax Mfg. Corporation
168 Wealthy St.SW.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1-800-242-2833
Revision Date 08-May-2015
Revision Note
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at
the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text The information and recommendations set forth
herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Formax Mfg.makes no
warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendation, and assumes no
liability to any user thereof.
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