Product ID:VITALLIUM 2/VITALLIUM, SPECIAL & VI-COMP
MSDS Date:01/29/1987
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F002885
MSDS Number: BBLXS

AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC

5101 SOUTH KEELER AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60632

Emergency Phone: (312) 735-0601

Info Phone: (800) 621-0176

Preparer: R. DUDEK

Cage: EO702

AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC

CHICAGO, IL 60632

Telephone: (800) 621-0176

Cage: EO702

COBALT SULFATE (FUME/DUST)

CAS: 10124-43-3

RTECS: GG3100000

OSHA PEL 100 UG(CO)/CUM

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

MOLYBDENUM (INSOLUBLE)

CAS: 1439-98-7

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST & FUMES CONTAINING CHROMIUM,
COBALT & OTHER ELEMENTS CAN BE TOXIC IF TLV GUIDLINE ARE EXCEEDED.
CLINICAL STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT COBALT CHROMIUM ALLOYS IN SOLID
FORMS ARE BIOCOMPATIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT CHROMIUM ALLOYS & ELEMENTAL
COMPONENTS OF ALLOYS WHEN IN THE FORM DUST/POWDERS & COMPOUNDS MAY
BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:DUST & FUMES CONTAINING CHROMIUM, COBALT &
OTHER ELEMENTS CAN BE TOXIC IF TLV GUIDLINES ARE EXCEEDED. CLINICAL
STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT COBALT CHROMIUM ALLOYS IN SOLID FORMS ARE
BIOCOMPATIBLE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER
TO REMOVE METALLIC PARTICLES. INGESTION: SEEK MED ATTN. EYES: FLUSH
W/WATER & SEEK MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:SAND, DOLOMITE, GRAPHITE POWDER, & SODIUM CHLORIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-IGNITABLE. MODERATE FIRE & EXPLOSION
HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME, ELECTRIC CURRENT OR STATIC
ELECTRICITY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SOLID FORMS: SWEEP UP & RETURN TO CONTAINER.
DUST: WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. MINIMIZE AIRBORNE DUST. USE VACUUM
OR WET SWEEPER TO ACCUMULATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO UNUSUAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.
EXTINGUISH SOURCES OF HEAT & FIRE WHEN HANDLING DUST & POWDERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING ALLOY AIR BORNE DUST DURING CASTING
AND GRINDING OPERATIONS. EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN WHILE
GRINDLING. USE OF DUST COLLECTORS WILL MINIMIZE ACCUMULATION OF
DUST. DON'T EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE WHERE DUST/FUMES ARE LOCATED.

Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORS ARE NECESSARY IF TLV IS
MAINTAINED. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT WHEN
CLEANING DUST COLLECTORS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:DON'T EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE DUST
OR FUMES ARE GENERATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COBALT ALLOY & COBALT (ELEMENTAL) IS SUSPECTED TO BE AN ANIMAL
CARCINOGEN. CHROMIUM IS AN INDEFINITE ANIMAL CARCINOGEN.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1300-1370 C
Spec Gravity:8.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY COLOR WHEN SANDBLASTED & HAS A LUSTROUS
APPEARANCE WHEN POLISHED. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CONCENTRATED NITRIC/CHROMIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T FLUSH INTO DRAINS OR WATERWAYS. ACCUMULATE
& STORE IN A SEALED METAL OR PLASTIC DRUM. DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED
LANDFILL SITE PER FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL EPA REGULATIONS.

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