Dental Materials Assignment 1

Madelyn Peterkin
Georgian College
DENT1056
Jennifer Wraith, Yvonne Helferty
February 12, 2024
1. Compare the difference between a MSDS and an SDS.

MSDS is Material Safety Data Sheets, they had no specific format or order along with no
standardized hazard ratings or precautions. As a result, MSDS came in all shapes and
forms which led workers to become confused. It wasn’t meeting OSHA’s original intent
which was to help employees know exactly what they were working with, how it could
harm them and how they could protect themselves. MSDS was the old informational
documents.
SDS is the revised hazard communication standard – the new informational safety data
sheet (2012). The information now follows a specific format and order, there is also a
standard classification system that must be utilized on all SDS to inform employees of all
physical and health related hazards associated with that product.

2. What is the importance of an SDS?

A safety data sheet is important because it informs you on what the hazards of the
product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are
not followed, how to recognize symptoms of exposure, and what to do if an emergency
occurs.

3. What does GHS stand for? What does SDS stand for?

GHS stands for Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals.
SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet.

4. Explain the format used when a SDS is created? List the sections.

All Safety Data Sheets are prepared in a standardized format and are separated into 16
sections with the same titles and appear in the same order.

Section 1 – Identification, this is where you will find the name of the product as it
appears on the container label and applicable synonyms, or chemical classification codes
used for the product. You can also find information such as the name of the
manufacturer or distributer of the product, their address and their emergency contact
number. On some safety data sheets, you may see supplemental information about the
product such as, intended use for the product and directions for its use and possible an
expiration date. All this information must match that appearing on the label.

Section 2 – Hazard identification, here you will find the GHS classification for the product
including those for each health hazard and physical hazard and their individual ratings in
applicable hazard categories. You will also find the appropriate signal word associated
with the product there are only two signal words that are used in the GHS system, either
the word “danger” (severe/ immediate hazard) or “warning” (less severe but still
potentially harmful hazard). This section will also display one or several hazard
statements (e.g., “highly flammable”, “toxic if swallowed or contacts skin”). They allow
people to be informed of what hazards are associated with a product and how they may
differ according to classification and categories. Section 2 also has precautionary
statements such as “do not breath vapors or mist” or “keep away from sparks/open
flames” to convey information on how to prevent or lessen exposure to a hazard of a
product. It also contains pictograms to help quickly identify the types of hazards
associated with a product – there are 8 different pictograms and information about any
unclassified hazards that are not covered in the GHS system.

Section 3 –Composition and information on ingredients, this identifies chemicals

contained in the product. This could be a pure substance or mixed substances. You will
also find the common names and any synonyms that may be used for the product as
well as the applicable chemical abstract services (CAS numbers) when the product is a
mixture of hazardous chemicals the SDS will also list the concentration percentages of
chemicals in the mixture by weight. When a trade secret is claimed there will be a
statement that the specific chemical identity and/or its composition have been withheld
as a trade secret.

Section 4 – This section describes the initial first aid measures that should be
administered by responders to anyone who has experienced a chemical exposure, this
information includes a list of aid for different routes of exposure such as contact,
inhalation or ingestion. A description of symptoms of over-exposure will also be listed
(acute/delayed) and recommendations for immediate medical care.

Section 5 – Provides the manufactures recommendations for fighting a fire that involves
their product, you will find the recommendation for the most suitable equipment for
extinguishing a fire involving a product as well as extinguishers that are unsuitable. You
will also find details about special hazards that may develop when the product is
involved in a fire as well as hazardous by-products of combustion, you. May also find
recommendations for special PPE for fire fighters.

Section 6 –Provides the manufacturers recommendations for responding to spills, leaks

or accidental releases of their product. This contains containment and clean up methods
to be used to prevent or minimize exposure for response personnel and PPE to protect
personnel from being contaminated. There is also emergency procedure instruction
along with evacuation instructions.

Section 7 –Provides information about safe handling and safe storage of a product, this
consists of precautions for safe handling to prevent or minimise the release of the
chemical into the environment, information about how to prevent personal exposure
and contamination and hygiene considerations (e.g., prohibitions against smoking,
eating, drinking in or near areas where the product is being handled). It also advises
where the product is being stored to avoid incompatibilities with other
chemicals/agents.
 Section 8 –Exposure controls and personal protection, lists OSHA PEL’s (permissible
exposure limits) This dictates when it will be necessary to utilize controls such as
ventilation systems or respiratory protection devices to protect workers from the ill
effects of overexposure from the chemical. There will also be ACGIH TLV’s (American
Conference of governmental industrial hygienists) and recommended engineering
controls like exhaust ventilation systems or enclosures. You will also find the
recommended PPE + any special equipment’s.

Section 9 –Identifies all applicable physical and chemical properties associated with the
product such as smell, appearance, freezing point, boiling point, flash point, LEL/UEL,
vapour density and pH.

Section 10 –Stability and reactivity, you will find important information identifying any
incompatible materials with the product and conditions to avoid during storage or
handling such as temp, shock and static discharge. You will also find any conditions that
may cause the chemical to react/polymerize that could cause the product to release
excessive pressure or heat or create decomposition products that could be harmful &
stabilizers that may be needed to maintain stability of the product.

Section 11 –Toxicological information that includes routes of exposure that a chemical

can get into your system such as inhalation, ingestion or contact. This section also
includes effects of overexposure, acute and chronic effects, target organ effects and
symptoms associated with overexposure to the product. There are also measures of
toxicity (LD/50, LC/50 (enough to kill half of tested animals)) and actual or potential
carcinogen information.

Section 12 –Ecological information

Section 13 –Disposal considerations

Section 14 –Transportation information

Section 15 –Regulatory information

Section 16 –Other information his includes the date of preparation, it states whether it’s
the original or revised version, it includes an overview of changes (if any) and other
information the manufacturers may want to include about the product.

5. Explain the importance of the pictograms?

 Pictograms are important because they are easily identifiable and immediately alert a
user of a hazardous product that the chemical/product we are using might cause harm
to people or the environment and what type of hazard is present.

6. What section would you refer to in the event a client swallows fluoride gel?

You would refer to section 4 in the event of a client swallowing fluoride gel. It has initial
first aid measures that should be administered.

7. What section would you refer to when determining what PPE is to be worn when handling
a product?

You would refer to section 8 to determine what PPE or other special equipment needed
when handling a product.

8. What section would identify a product being carcinogenic?

Section 11 would be the section to identity a product being carcinogenic.

9. What sections are not regulated by OSHA? Why do they still appear on the SDS?

Section 12,13,14,15, they deal with requirements regulated by other entities such as the
Environmental Protection Agency or The Department of Transportation not regulated by
OSHA. It still appears on the SDS to be consistent with the GHS format.

10. What are the responsibilities of the employer regarding SDS for production?

Employers are responsible for gathering SDS’s for all hazardous chemicals and products
to which their employees are exposed and make sure they’re readily accessible to
employees during each work shift. Employers must also provide training to all
employees regarding the new safety data sheet format.

11. John is a 14-year-old that has recently made his local rep hockey team. He is scheduled for
an appointment with you to fabricate an athletic mouth guard. You will be providing the
following services, taking an impression, pouring the impression and fabricating the mouth
guard. Dr. Jones has also requested you apply pit and fissure sealants on his second
permanent molars and then apply a fluoride varnish. Please list each SDS for the products
used in the above scenario and include a copy of one of the SDS’s with your assignment.
Every product is accompanied by a separate SDS sheet. These generally come in the
packages that you receive from suppliers; they can also be looked up online. For questions
1-10 please submit typed responses on a separate sheet. One mark is given for each
response for questions 1-10. Total 10 marks One mark will be given for the correct SDS
sheet indicated for each product used in the scenario and one mark for the SDS submitted.
Total 6 marks
Irreversible Hydrocolloid Alginate Impression – Potassium alginate, calcium sulfate,
trisodium phosphate, diatomaceous earth, zinc oxide & potassium titanium fluoride.

Gypsum – Martin Marietta Materials (manufacturer/supplier), Gypsum (trade name)

Bond before resin - Etch-Rite 38% Phosphoric Acid Etching Gel

Clinpro Sealant – 3M (manufacture), Oral Care Solutions Division (division)

Fluoride Varnish – NaFl 5% (sodium fluoride 5%), AMD Medicom, Inc. (supplier)
 SOURCES

Safety data sheet 850898 Henry Schein dustless alginate ... (n.d.).
https://www.henryschein.ca/MSDS/1051602.pdf

Safety Data Sheet - 3M. (n.d.-a). https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?

mwsId=SSSSSuUn_zu8l00xMx_Bl8mBlv70k17zHvu9lxtD7SSSSSS--

Gypsum - safety data sheet (SDS). (n.d.-a). https://mcdn.martinmarietta.com/assets/safety-data-

sheets/gypsum-sds-june-2018.pdf

YouTube. (2013, September 22). Free osha training tutorial - understanding GHS safety data
sheets (SDS’s). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCI7XXExs7s