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Material Safety Data Sheet

Prod. No. 18184 Component of LR Gold Kit; Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
Issue Date: (07-30-92)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Product Name: LR Gold Kit/Component
Chemical Name: Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
Company Name
Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)
International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)
Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.
Section 2 Physical Data:
Melting Point: 104° to 106°C
Appearance: White Crystalline Powder.

Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Autoignition Temperature: 176°F
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray.

Section 4 Health Hazard Information:
Acute Effects: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation.

Section 5 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eye with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately
Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Section 6 Reactivity Data:
Incompatibilities: Reducing agents, acids, bases, alcohols. Avoid contact with metals.
Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Section 7 Spill or Leak Procedures:
Observe all local, state and Federal laws.

Section 8 Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Store in a cool place.
Keep away from heat, naked flames and sparks.
Avoid contamination with other materials.

Section 9 Disposal
This material should not be included with other materials for incineration.
Dispose of separately via a competent agency.

Section 10 Additional Precautions and Comments:
Do not grind or subject to friction or shock.
Isolated storage is required.

Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.