MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS
Dual Cure Catalyst for Matrixx™ Cabrio
TRADE NAME: MATRIXX™ Cabrio Catalyst
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: NTG-GMA in acetone base (magnesium salt
of the reaction product of N-toluene glycine and glycidil methacrylate)
and inhibitors.
DATE REVISED: November 19, 1999
MANUFACTURER:
Discus Dental, Inc.
8550 Higuera Street
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 845-8200
Fax: (310) 845-1537
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY:
Ingredients CAS RN PEL/TLV
NTG-GMA 83418-59-1 Not established
Acetone 67-64-1 TWA: 750 ppm/STEL: 1000ppm
DOT Hazard Class/ID No: Class 3, PG II, Flammable Liquid / UN 1090
WHMIS: B-2, Flammable Liquid / D-2, Possible Irritant
NFPA HMIS RATING: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 3 REACTIVITY: 2
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
 | Boiling Point: 56.5°C
| Melting Point: -94°C
| Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.788
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 180 mm Hg
| Vapor Density (Air = 1): 2.0
| Solubility in Water: Substantially Soluble
| Reactivity in Water:
| Appearance & Odor: Pale yellow to amber thin liquid, sweet mint-like
acetone odor
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:
| Flash Point: -18° C
| Method Used:
| Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume:
| Auto-Ignition Temperature:
| Extinguisher Media: Use dry chemical, CO2, alcohol resistant
foam, water spray
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus in the positive pressure mode with a full-face piece,
when there is the possibility of exposure to smoke, fumes or hazardous
decomposition products
| Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Heat, aging or contamination
can lead to explosion or polymerization
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PHYSICAL HAZARDS (REACTIVITY DATA):
| Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
| Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks and flame, ungrounded metal
containers, contamination. Use promptly
| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Acids, bases, amines,
bromines, chloroform, hydrogen peroxide, strong oxidizers, plastics,
rayon, ketones and acetaldehyde
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may
produce toxic oxides of carbon
| Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur __X__ Will Not Occur _____
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HEALTH HAZARDS:
| Acute:
| Chronic:
| Threshold Limit Value:
| Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
| Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen:
| Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
| Routes of Entry:
| Inhalation: N/A
| Eyes:
| Skin:
| Ingestion:
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL / LEAK PROCEDURES:
| Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage:
| Other Precautions:
| Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION / CONTROL MEASURES:
| Respiratory Protection:
| Ventilation:
| Local Exhaust:
| Mechanical:
| Special:
| Other:
| Protective Gloves:
| Eye Protection:
| Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
| Work / Hygienic Practices:
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Property of Discus Dental, Inc.
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