SAFETY DATA SHEET
Diamond Powder
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Synthetic Diamond Powder
Other Names:
SYNGRIT, WHEELGRIT, PremaDia, PDA, Micron+
Product Number(s):
M24-025, M24-05, M24-1, M24-3, M24-6, M24-9
CAS Number:
7782-40-3
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Abrasive material used in saw blades and core drills.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance is classified as not hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008.
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
This substance is not dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
Precautionary Statement(s)
There is no obligation to label this product according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008.
Primary route(s) of entry
Exposure to dusts, by skin contact, ingestion and inhalation can occur when handling, chemically treating, heat treating, abrasive cutting, grinding, polishing or abrading the surface of this material in a manner which generates particulates.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Diamond
7782-40-3
100%
Classified as not hazardous or dangerous.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink plenty of water.
Inhalation
Move subject to fresh air.
Skin Contact
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact
Keeping the eyelids apart, flush thoroughly with water.
Other Information
As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms persist, always consult a doctor or seek medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, foam, sand, powder, carbon dioxide (CO₂).
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Special Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture: During fire fighting, toxic fumes may occur.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Ventilate area leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering area of leak or spill.
Environmental precautions
Avoid product from entering into drains, surface water or groundwater.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Avoid dust formation. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Vacuum or carefully scoop up material spillages and place in appropriate containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Measures to Prevent Fire: Keep away from sources of ignition.
Measures to Prevent Aerosol and Dust Generation: Not possible to create aerosol under normal working conditions. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, machinery or equipment. Ensure the area is well ventilated.
Measures to Protect the Environment: Keep container tightly closed. Clean-up all spillages.
Advice on General Occupational Hygiene:
Wear personal protection equipment. Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Wash hands and face after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Wash contaminated clothes prior to reuse.
Measures to Prevent Aerosol and Dust Generation: Not possible to create aerosol under normal working conditions. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, machinery or equipment. Ensure the area is well ventilated.
Measures to Protect the Environment: Keep container tightly closed. Clean-up all spillages.
Advice on General Occupational Hygiene:
Wear personal protection equipment. Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Wash hands and face after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Wash contaminated clothes prior to reuse.
Conditions for safe storage
Packaging Materials: Keep/store in original packaging.
Storage Class: 13 (Non combustible solid materials)
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Product Related Measures to Prevent Exposure: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Wear personal protection equipment. Wash hands and face before breaks and at the end of work.
Structural Measures to Prevent exposure: Provide adequate ventilation in the workplace. Use appropriate engineering controls such as process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls too control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits as indicated.
Structural Measures to Prevent exposure: Provide adequate ventilation in the workplace. Use appropriate engineering controls such as process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls too control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits as indicated.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Wear safety glasses, goggles or face shield. PPE specification is process dependent.
Skin protection
Hand Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. PPE specification is process dependent.
Other Protection: Wear other appropriate protection as detailed in risk assessment and depending on process being undertaken.
Other Protection: Wear other appropriate protection as detailed in risk assessment and depending on process being undertaken.
Body protection
Wear body protection. PPE specification is process dependent.
In situations where thermal hazards exist, wear appropriate protection such as thermal gloves and aprons. PPE specification is process dependent.
In situations where thermal hazards exist, wear appropriate protection such as thermal gloves and aprons. PPE specification is process dependent.
Respiratory protection
Use respiratory protection in situations where adequate ventilation is not supplied. PPE specification is process dependent.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellowish, crystalline, solid, powder
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
Not applicable.
Boiling Point
Not applicable.
Melting Point
3,800 °C at 130 kbar
Solubility
Insoluble
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable.Explosive Properties: Lower Explosive Limit 250 g/m3 for dust.
Ignition Temperature
> 410°C for dust.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Under standard conditions, no ignition, explosion, self-heating or visible decomposition.
Chemical stability
Inorganic solid with a high chemical inertness. It is stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Does not react with oxygen below 600°C and is completely inert against all known acids.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Explosive dust-air mixtures may occur.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid ignition sources.
Incompatible materials
Inert against all known acids. Insoluble in water and organic solvents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Diamond is not Acute Toxic.
Acute Oral/Dermal Toxicity LD50 rat: >2000 mg/kg.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LC50 rat: > 5.2 mg/m3 air.
Acute Oral/Dermal Toxicity LD50 rat: >2000 mg/kg.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LC50 rat: > 5.2 mg/m3 air.
Eye contact
Dusts may cause irritation to eyes.
Skin contact
Dusts may cause skin irritation. Not a skin sensitiser.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Acute toxicity, fish (oncorhynchus mykiss): LC50(96h) >100 mg/L.
Acute toxicity, daphnia (daphnia magna): EC50(48h) >100 mg/L.
Acute toxicity, daphnia (daphnia magna): EC50(48h) >100 mg/L.
Persistence and degradability
Diamond is not degradable or biodegradable in water.
Bioaccumulative potential
No Bioaccumulative potential.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Waste disposal according to official state regulations. Consult the appropriate authorities about waste disposal. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations after consultation with the competent local authorities and the disposal company in a suitable and licensed facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
6 October 2021
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.