Sharp FO-5550 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 2/2, S H A R P, Physical Chemical Characteristics

Section 11. Other Information

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S H A R P

Date Revised:

Date Issued : May. 28, 1999

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (2/2)

MSDS No. B-1020

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure : No symptoms expected with intended use.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure : None

Emergency and First Aid Procedures :

Inhalation - - - If sym ptom s are experienced, rem ove source of contam ination or m ove victim to fresh air and obtain medical advice.

Ingestion - - - If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical attention im mediately.

Skin - - - - - - - Flush with gently flowing water (preferably lukewarm ) and soap for 15 minutes or until particle is rem oved. If irri- tation does occur, obtain m edical advice.

Eye - - - - - - - Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Flush with gently flowing water (preferably lukewarm) for 15 m inutes or until particle is removed. Have victim look right and left, and, then up and down. If irritation does occur, obtain m edi- cal attention. DO NOT attem pt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s).

Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point	:	Not applicable	Odor	:	Faint odor
Melting Point	:	No data available	Specific Gravity	:	1.2
Vapor Pressure	:	Not applicable	Solubility in Water	:	Negligible
Vapor Density	:	Not applicable	PH	:	Not applicable
Evaporation Rate	:	Not applicable	Viscosity	:	Not applcable
Appearance	:	Powder	Color	:	Black

Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data

Flash Point (Method Used)	:	Not applicable
Ignition Temperature	:	450° C * (* = Based on data for other products with sim ilar ingredients)
Flammable Limits	: (LEL):No data available(UEL): No data available
Extinguishing Media	: CO2, water spray, foam and dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedure	: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard	:	If dispersed in air, like m ost finely divided organic powders, may form an
		explosive m iture.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact	:	No data available
Sensitivity to Static Charge	:	No data available

Section 8. Reactivity Data

Stability	:	Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid)	:	Oxidizing materials
Hazardous Decomposition	:	CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization	:	No data available

Section 9. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Personal Protection Information (Respiratory, Eye Protection and Protective Glove) : None required with intended use.

Engineering Control / Ventilation	:	None required with intended use.
Work / Hygienic Practice	:	Wash hands after handling. Try not to disperse the particles.
Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak	: Wipe off with paper or cloth. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner. If a large
		amount is released. It m ay create a dust explosion as would most finely
		divided organic powders.
Waste Disposal Method	: Waste material m ay be disposed under conditions which meet all fed-
		eral, state and local environmental regulations.

Section 10. Regulatory Information

NFPA Rating (U.S.A.)	:	Health : 1 Flam mability : 1 Reactivity : 0
W HMIS Legislation (Canada)	:	Not applicable
Transport Information	:	None
UN No.	:	None

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