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SECTION hazard PRODUCT NUMBER This PRODUCT CHEMICAL INFORMATION MATERIAL CAS NUMBER MSDS NUMBER Applicable regulated
 
 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
 
SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
PRODUCT NAME:  BUEHLER PLASTIC POWDER & KIT, VARIDUR POWDER & KIT      
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:  20-3550, 20-3552, 20-3570, 20-3572, 20-3576      
PRODUCT USE/CLASS:  Acrylic base      
 
SUPPLIER: 
BUEHLER, LTD 
41 WAUKEGAN ROAD 
LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044 
 
EMERGENCY:  800-424-9300 
INFORMATION:  847-295-6500 
PREPARER:  Technical Department, 847-295-6500 
PREPARE DATE:  03/23/09, 23 March 2009 
 
SECTION 2 – COMPOSITION/INFORMAITON ON INGREDIENTS 
ITEM 
CHEMICAL NAME 
CAS NUMBER 
WT/WT% 
 
***No Hazardous Materials are Contained in this Product*** 
ITEM 
ACGIH TLV-
TWA 
ACGIH TLV-
STEL 
OSHA PEL-
TWA 
OSHA PEL – 
CEILING 
COMPANY TLV-
TWA 
SKIN 
 
***No Hazardous Materials are Contained in this Product*** 
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND) 
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SECTION 3 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:  Dust irritating to respiratory tract.      
ACUTE EFFECTS – EYE CONTACT:  Mechanical irritant.  Contact may cause tearing and redness.      
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT:  Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use.      
ACUTE EFFECTS – INHALATION:  Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.       
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION:  Not expected to present a hazard in normal industrial use.      
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:  None known.      
OTHER INFORMATION:  Not Applicable.       
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:  No information      
 
 
 
 
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES                       
EYE CONTACT:  Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water.  Get medical attention, if irritation persists.       
SKIN CONTACT:  Wash with soap and water.  Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.       
INHALATION:  No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.  If 
exposed to excessive levels of dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or other 
symptoms develop.      
INGESTION:  If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.  Give victim a glass of  water or milk.  Call a physician or poison 
control center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.       
 
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:  Not Applicable.      
 
 
 
 
                                              
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES                       
FLASH POINT:  200 F  (SETAFLASH CLOSED CUP)      
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:  N.A. 
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:  N.A. 
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:  No data 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM      
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Buildup of dust in air may present explosion hazard.      
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Use full protective equipment.  Use water to cool exposed 
containers.      
 
 
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES                       
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:  Reclaim clean material.  Contaminated 
material should be swept or shoveled into appropriate waste container and disposed of in accordance with applicable   
federal, state and local regulations.      
 
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE                       
HANDLING:  Minimize dust generation and accumulation.      
STORAGE:  Store in a cool dry place.      
  
 
 
 
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SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION                      
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:  General ventilation usually adequate.      
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  If exposure levels are unknown, if levels exceed TLV/PEL, or if effects occur, use 
NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator in accordance with applicable health and safety regulations and manufacturer's 
recommendations.      
SKIN PROTECTION:  Clean clothing to cover skin.      
EYE PROTECTION:  Not Applicable.      
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  Not Applicable.      
HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Follow good general industrial safety practices during use.      
 
 
 
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
BOILING RANGE:   
N.A. 
VAPOR DENSITY: 
N.A. 
ODOR: 
No appreciable      
ODOR THRESHOLD: 
No data 
APPEARANCE: 
White powder       
EVAPORATION RATE: 
Is slower than Butyl 
Acetate      
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: 
Insoluble      
 
 
FREEZE POINT: 
No data      
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 
1.25 
VAPOR PRESSURE: 
N.A. - Solid 
pH @ 0.0%: 
N.A. 
PHYSICAL STATE:  
Powder 
VISCOSITY: 
N.A. 
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION:   
No data 
(SEE SECTION 16 FOR ABBREVIATION LEGEND) 
 
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY                       
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Not Applicable.      
INCOMPATIBILITY:  Strong bases or oxidants.      
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  Oxides of carbon.  Toxic monomers.      
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Should not occur under normal conditions.      
STABILITY:  This product is stable under normal storage conditions.      
 
 
 
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES                       
No product or component toxicological information is available.      
 
 
 
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION                       
ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: Not Available      
 
 
 
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS                       
DISPOSAL METHOD:  Material as sold may be disposed of in landfill if local regulations permit.  If material becomes 
contaminated, follow disposal instructions for contaminant.      
 
 
 
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SECTION 14 – TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION                       
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME:  Not regulated       
DOT TECHNICAL NAME:  N.A. 
 
DOT HAZARD CLASS:  N.A.                                       
HAZARD SUBCLASS:  N.A. 
DOT UN/NA CLASS:  N.A. 
PACKAGING  GROUP:  N.A. 
 
RESP. GUIDE PAGE:        
 
 
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME:  Not regulated       
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER:  N.A. 
 
IMDG CLASS (1°, 2°):  N.A. 
IMDG PAGE NUMBER:  N.A. 
IMDG EMS:  N.A. 
IATA CLASS (1°, 2°):  N.A. 
 
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION                       
OSHA:  Non-hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)      
CERCLA – SARA HAZARD CATEGORY:  THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REVIEWED, AND IS CONSIDERED, 
UNDER APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS, TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:  NONE      
SARA SECTION 313:  THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES SUBJECT TO THE 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 AND 40 CFR PART 372:   
   ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER   WT/WT % IS LESS THAN 
   No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product. 
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT:  THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN THIS PRODUCT ARE ON THE TSCA 
SECTION 8 INVENTORY.  THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES SUBJECT 
TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF TSCA 12(B) IF EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES:   
   ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER 
   No components found. 
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:  THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS ARE NON-HAZARDOUS, BUT ARE AMONG 
THE TOP 5 COMPONENTS IN THIS PRODUCT:   
   ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER 
   Polyethylmethacrylate                           None - mix    
   Titanium Dioxide                                    13463-67-7    
   Amorphous silicon dioxide                     112945-52-5   
   Aluminum Hydroxide                              21645-51-2   
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:  THE FOLLOWING NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ARE PRESENT IN 
THE PRODUCT AT GREATER THAN 3%:   
   ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER 
   Polyethylmethacrylate                           None - mix  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65:  No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.      
 
CANADIAN WHMIS:  THIS MSDS HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTROLLED PRODUCT 
REGULATIONS EXCEPT FOR USE OF THE 16 HEADINGS.   
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS:  Not regulated      
COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS:  Not regulated    
COMPONENT RCRA CODES:   Not Applicable.      
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM):  None known 
 
 
 
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SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION                       
HMIS RATINGS 
HEALTH:  0 
FLAMMABILITY:  1 
REACTIVITY:  0 
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE:  05/22/06; 22 May 06      
REASON FOR REVISION:  Administrative change for new format.      
 
 
 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS:  0 grams/ltr      
 
 
 
LEGEND:  
 
 
N.A. – NO INFORMATION 
N.E. – NOT ESTABLISHED 
N.D. – NOT DETERMINED 
ABBREVIATIONS:  ACGIH = AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS; OSHA 
= OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;  TLV-TWA = THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE – TIME 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE (8 HOURS); STEL = SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (15 MINUTES); C = CEILING 
VALUE; PEL = PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT 
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS 
ACCURATE OR IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE.  HOWEVER, NO LIABILITY, 
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS ASSUMED FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION 
CONTAINED HEREIN.  BUYER ASSUMES LIABILITY IN ITS USE OF THE MATERIAL.