1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the Company/undertaking:
1.1 Product identifier:
Product Names: Riva Star
1.2 Relevant identified use:
Professional dental use: (Riva Star is comprised of Riva Star Step 1 and Riva Star Step 2) for use as a tooth desensitising agent.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet:
Manufacturer / Supplier
SDI Limited
3-13 Brunsdon Street, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Telephone: +6138727 7111 (Business hours)
SDI (North America) Inc.
1279 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Telephone: +1 630 361 9200 (Business hours)
Southern Dental Industries Ltd
SDI Brasil Industria e Comércio Ltda
Block 8, St Johns Court
Rua Dr. Virgilio de Carvalho Pinto, 612
Swords Road, Pinheiros, São Paulo, 05415-020, Brasil
Telephone: +55 11 3092 7100 (Business Hours)
Emergency contact number: +61 3 8727 7111
Email: ray.cahill@sdi.com.au (Technical Director, SDI Limited)
GHS icon for water-based solvents.
Since Riva Star Step 1 is supplied in contained capsules in very small quantities (0.05mL per capsule), the likelihood of hazard exposure is low.
2. Hazard Identification
Riva Star Step 1: Hazardous:
SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
DANGER
GHS Classification:
Skin Corrosion 1B
Aquatic Acute 1
| Hazard statement： | |
|---|---|
| H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. | |
| H400 Very toxic to aquatic organisms |
| Precautionary statements： | | | Prevention： | | | P102 Keep out of reach of children. | | | P264 Wash skin and hands thoroughly after handling. | | | P280 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | | | Response： | | | P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. | | | P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN(or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. | | | P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. | | | P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. | | | P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. | | | Storage： | | | P405 Store locked up. | | | Disposal： | | | P501 Dispose of contents according to local regulations. | |
Hazard statement:
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic organisms
2. Composition / Information on hazardous ingredients
Each 0.05ml capsule of Riva Star Step 1 contains:
| Composition: | CAS No. | w/v % | EC No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fluoride | 7775-41-9 | 35-40 | 231-895-8 |
| Ammonia | 1336-21-6 | 15-20 | 215-647-6 |
| Deionised Water | 7732-18-5 | balance |
Silver fluoride: Skin Corr 1B; H314
4. First Aid Measures
| Eye(contact): | Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue to flush until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre (Australia 131 126), or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. |
|---|---|
| Skin(contact): | Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with running water. |
| Ingestion: | Not expected due to dose volume. If affected, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of milk or water. Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. |
| Inhalation: | Not expected due to dose volume. If affected, remove from contaminated area. |
| Most important effects, acute and delayed: | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in section 2 and/or in section 11. |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: | No data available. |
5. Fire Fighting Measures
| Suitable extinguishing media: | Chemical foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder. |
|---|---|
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: | Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media: | No available data |
| Specific hazards arising from the mixture: | No available data |
| Special protective equipment: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
6. Accidental Release Measures
| Personal precautions: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. |
|---|---|
| Environmental precautions: | Prevent any spillage from entering waterways, drains or sewage system. |
| Methods for cleaning up: | Add a weak acid to adjust the pH at controlled rate to avoid excess ammonia liberation. Use absorbent material to collect neutralised material. |
| Methods for cleaning and containment of spills: | Absorb with inert material (saw dust, sand, diatomaceous earth) and transfer to containers for disposal as hazardous waste in accordance with local regulations. |
| Removal of ignition sources, provision of sufficient ventilation: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. |
7. Handling and storage
| Precautions for safe handling: | Follow instructions for use. The product should be supplied to or handled by dental professionals. Do not breathe vapour, do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. |
|---|---|
| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: | Store in a cool place at temperatures (2-8℃) away from direct light. |
| Specific end use: | Apart from the use mentioned in section 1.2, there are no other uses for the product. |
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
| Control parameters: | |
|---|---|
| Occupational exposure limits: | Not aware of any national exposure limit. |
| Respiratory protection: | Not required under normal conditions of use. |
| Hand protection: | Rubber, latex or PVC gloves. |
| Eye protection: | Safety glasses or goggles. |
| General safety and hygiene measures: | Follow good housekeeping practices and good industrial hygiene in handling this material. Remove any naked lights or strong heat sources. |
9. Physical and chemical properties
Riva Star Step 1:
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid.
Odour: Ammonia.
Boiling point: not established
Melting point: Not established.
Specific gravity: 1.2
Flash point: Not applicable
Autoflammability: not established.
Explosive properties: not applicable.
Oxidizing properties: not established.
Vapour pressure (@ 20 °C): 115 mmHg.
Vapour density: no data available.
Solubility: not established
Auto-ignition temperature: not established.
Decomposition temperature: not established.
10. Stability and Reactivity
| Reactivity: | No data available. |
|---|---|
| Stability: | Stable under normal conditions. |
| Conditions to avoid: | Avoid heat, ignition sources, aging, contamination and intense visible light. |
| Materials to avoid: | Copper, copper alloys, galvanised iron, zinc. |
| Hazardous decomposition products: | Nitrogen oxides, ammonia. |
| Hazardous reactivity (Polymerization): | Will not occur. |
11. Toxicological information
| Ammonium hydroxide toxicity: | |
|---|---|
| Toxicity to animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 350mg/kg (rat) | |
| Toxic effects on humans: Corrosive in case of skin contact. Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive) and of inhalation (lung corrosive). | |
| Toxic effects on animals: Toxic to aquatic life. | |
| Acute toxicity of Riva Star: | Corrosive to skin and eyes, and by inhalation. Toxic to aquatic life, and harmful by ingestion. |
| Skin corrosion/irritation: | Corrosive to skin. |
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation: | Corrosive to eyes. |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation: | Corrosive to respiratory tract |
| Germ cell mutagenicity: | No data available. |
| Carcinogenicity: | IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. |
| Reproductive toxicity: | No data available. |
| Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure: | Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure: | No data available. |
| Aspiration hazard: | No data available. |
12. Ecological information
| Self assessment: | Hazardous for water and aquatic life. Do not allow large quantities to reach sewage system and waterways. |
|---|---|
| Ecotoxicity: | No data available. |
| Persistence and biodegradability: | No data available. |
| Bioaccumulative potential: | No data available. |
| Mobility in soil: | No data available. |
| Results of PBT and VPvB assessment: | PBT/VPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted. |
| Other adverse effects: | No data available. |
13. Disposal considerations
Dispose of in accordance with local official regulations.