SAFETY DATA SHEET

LIFE BASE (Regular & Fast)

Section 1. Identification
Product name : LIFE BASE (Regular & Fast)
Other means of : Not available.
identification
Product type : Paste.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Product use : Dental cavity liner and pulp capping agent.
Manufacturer : Kerr Australia Pty Limited
Unit 10, 112-118 Talavera Road
North Ryde, NSW 2113
Australia
Telephone no.: 1 800 643 603
Email general queries: [email protected]
Emergency telephone : 61 401 690 670 (24 hours)
number (with hours of
operation)
e-mail address of person : [email protected]
responsible for this SDS

Section 2. Hazards identification

HSNO Classification : 8.2 - CORROSIVE TO DERMAL TISSUE - Category C
8.3 - CORROSIVE TO OCULAR TISSUE - Category A
9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category A
Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the
aquatic environment: 33.9%

Health effects are based on the uncured material.

This material is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of
Hazard) Regulations 2001 and has been classified according to the Hazardous Substances (Classifications)
Regulations 2001.
This material is classified as a dangerous good according to criteria in New Zealand Standard 5433:2007 Transport of
Dangerous Goods on Land.
GHS label elements
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
Prevention : Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing.
Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
Response : Collect spillage. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF
SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair):
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
Storage : Store locked up.
Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national
and international regulations.

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Section 2. Hazards identification

Symbol :

Other hazards which do not : Causes digestive tract burns.

result in classification

Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture : Mixture
Other means of : Not available.
identification
CAS number/other identifiers
CAS number : Not applicable.
EC number : Mixture.
Product code : Not available.
Ingredient name % CAS number
calcium dihydroxide >=30 - <60 1305-62-0
N-ethyl-o(or p)-toluenesulphonamide >=25 - <35 8047-99-2
zinc oxide >=2.5 - <25 1314-13-2
calcium oxide >=1 - <5 1305-78-8
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require
reporting in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Section 4. First-aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures
Inhalation : No special measures required. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. If material has been swallowed and the exposed
person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed
person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Get medical attention if adverse
health effects persist or are severe.
Skin contact : No special measures required. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty
of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Eye contact : No special measures are required. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory
system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious
effects may be delayed following exposure.
Ingestion : May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Corrosive to the digestive tract.
Causes burns.
Skin contact : Causes severe burns.
Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : No specific data.
Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains

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Section 4. First-aid measures

Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Specific treatments : Not available.
Notes to physician : In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Protection of first-aiders : In case of major fire and large quantities: No action shall be taken involving any
personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still
present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing
apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it,
or wear gloves.
See toxicological information (Section 11)

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Specific hazards arising : This material is very toxic to aquatic life. Fire water contaminated with this material
from the chemical must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or
drain.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
decomposition products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
sulfur oxides
metal oxide/oxides
Hazchem code : 2Z
Special precautions for fire- : In case of major fire and large quantities: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all
fighters persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken
involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, : Low release. For professional use only. Handling of product in very small amounts
protective equipment and or in situations where release is highly unlikely
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions : Low release. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,
waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting
material. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Small spill : Small Quantity. For professional use only. Absorb with an inert material and place in
an appropriate waste disposal container.
Large spill : Small Quantity. For professional use only. Absorb with an inert material and place in
an appropriate waste disposal container.

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Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
handling conditions of product use. For professional use only. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment (see Section 8). Handle with care and dispose of in a safe
manner.
Conditions for safe storage, : Store between the following temperatures: 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). Store in
including any accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct
incompatibilities sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until
ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
calcium dihydroxide NZ OSH (New Zealand, 2/2013).
WES-TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours.
zinc oxide NZ OSH (New Zealand, 2/2013).
WES-TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Form: Fume
WES-STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minutes. Form:
Fume
WES-TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hours. Form: The
value for inhalable dust containing no
asbestos and less than 1% free silica.
calcium oxide NZ OSH (New Zealand, 2/2013).
WES-TWA: 2 mg/m³ 8 hours.
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring
standards. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the
determination of hazardous substances will also be required.
Appropriate engineering : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
controls conditions of product use.
Environmental exposure : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
controls conditions of product use.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
conditions of product use.
Respiratory protection : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
conditions of product use.
Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should
be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates
this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer,
check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It
should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be
different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of
several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately
estimated.
Eye protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,
unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash
goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be
required instead.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Skin protection : No special measures are required for small quantities under normal and intended
conditions of product use.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state : Solid. [Paste. Viscous. semi-solid.]
Colour : Off-white.
Odour : Odourless.
Odour threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Melting point : Not available.
Boiling point : Not available.
Flash point : Closed cup: Not applicable.
Burning rate : Not available.
Burning time : Not available.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available.
Lower and upper explosive : Not applicable
(flammable) limits
Vapour pressure : Not available.
Vapour density : Not available.
Relative density : 2 [Water = 1]
Solubility : Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
Partition coefficient: n- : Not available.
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available.
Decomposition temperature : Not available.
SADT : Not available.
Viscosity : Not available.
Aerosol product
Type of aerosol : Not applicable.
Heat of combustion : Not available.
Ignition distance : Not applicable.
Enclosed space ignition - : Not applicable.
Time equivalent
Enclosed space ignition - : Not applicable.
Deflagration density
Flame height : Not applicable.
Flame duration : Not applicable.

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid : Protect from moisture.
Incompatible materials : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: acids.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerisation will not
occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Information on the likely routes of exposure
Inhalation : May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory
system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious
effects may be delayed following exposure.
Ingestion : May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Corrosive to the digestive tract.
Causes burns.
Skin contact : Causes severe burns.
Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
Inhalation : No specific data.
Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
calcium dihydroxide LD50 Oral Rat 7340 mg/kg -
N-ethyl-o(or p)- LD50 Oral Rat 2250 mg/kg -
toluenesulphonamide
Conclusion/Summary : Based on the criteria of the protocol, this product is considered cytotoxic per USP 23.
Irritation/Corrosion
Product/ingredient name Result Species Score Exposure Observation
calcium dihydroxide Eyes - Severe irritant Rabbit - 10 milligrams -
N-ethyl-o(or p)- Eyes - Mild irritant Rabbit - 100 -
toluenesulphonamide Micrograms
zinc oxide Eyes - Mild irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 500 -
milligrams
Skin - Mild irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 500 -
milligrams
Sensitisation
Not available.
Conclusion/Summary
Skin : Kligman score: Grade I (weak sensitizer)
Potential chronic health effects
General : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eye contact : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Chronic toxicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Mutagenicity
Not available.

Conclusion/Summary : Not mutagenic in Ames test.

Teratogenicity
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity
Not available.
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity estimates
Route ATE value
Oral 6854.4 mg/kg

Section 12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity : This material is very toxic to aquatic life.
Aquatic and terrestrial toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Exposure
calcium dihydroxide Acute LC50 33884.4 μg/l Fresh water Fish - Clarias gariepinus - 96 hours
Fingerling
zinc oxide Acute EC50 0.042 mg/l Fresh water Algae - Pseudokirchneriella 72 hours
subcapitata - Exponential
growth phase
Acute LC50 98 μg/l Fresh water Daphnia - Daphnia magna - 48 hours
Neonate
Acute LC50 1.1 ppm Fresh water Fish - Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 hours
Chronic NOEC 0.017 mg/l Fresh water Algae - Pseudokirchneriella 72 hours
subcapitata - Exponential
growth phase
calcium oxide Chronic NOEC 100 mg/l Fresh water Fish - Oreochromis niloticus - 46 days
Juvenile (Fledgling, Hatchling,
Weanling)
Persistence/degradability
Not available.
Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
zinc oxide - 60960 high
calcium oxide - 2.34 low
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Section 13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply
with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements.

Section 14. Transport information

Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
New Zealand UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III Hazchem code
Class HAZARDOUS 2Z
SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (zinc oxide). Special provisions
Marine pollutant (zinc 274, 331, 335
oxide)

ADG Class UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III The product is not

HAZARDOUS regulated as a
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, dangerous good when
N.O.S. (zinc oxide) transported by road or
rail in either an IBC, or
in other container
types if ≤500 kg. The
environmentally
hazardous substance
mark is not required
when transported in
sizes of ≤5 L or ≤5 kg.

Hazchem code
2Z

Special provisions
179, 274, 331, 335,
AU01

UN Class UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III The environmentally

HAZARDOUS hazardous substance
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, mark is not required
N.O.S. (zinc oxide) when transported in
sizes of ≤5 L or ≤5 kg.

Special provisions
274, 331, 335, 375

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Section 14. Transport information

ADR/RID Class UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III The environmentally
HAZARDOUS hazardous substance
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, mark is not required
N.O.S. (zinc oxide) when transported in
sizes of ≤5 L or ≤5 kg.

Hazard identification
number
90

Limited quantity
5 kg

Special provisions
274, 335, 601

Tunnel code
(E)

IATA Class UN3077 Environmentally 9 III The environmentally

hazardous substance, hazardous substance
solid, n.o.s. (zinc mark is not required
oxide) when transported in
sizes of ≤5 L or ≤5 kg.
Passenger and
Cargo Aircraft
Quantity limitation:
400 kg
Packaging
instructions: 956
Cargo Aircraft Only
Quantity limitation:
400 kg
Packaging
instructions: 956
Limited Quantities -
Passenger Aircraft
Quantity limitation: 30
kg
Packaging
instructions: Y956

Special provisions
A97, A158, A179

IMDG Class UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III The marine pollutant

HAZARDOUS mark is not required
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, when transported in
N.O.S. (zinc oxide). sizes of ≤5 L or ≤5 kg.
Marine pollutant (zinc
oxide) Emergency
schedules (EmS)
F-A, S-F

Special provisions
274, 335, 966, 967
PG* : Packing group

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Section 15. Regulatory information

New Zealand Inventory of : All components are listed or exempted.
Chemicals (NZIoC)
HSNO Approval Number : Not available.
HSNO Group Standard : Not available.
HSNO Classification : 8.2 - CORROSIVE TO DERMAL TISSUE - Category C
8.3 - CORROSIVE TO OCULAR TISSUE - Category A
9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category A
Australia inventory (AICS) : All components are listed or exempted.
Safety, health and : No known specific national and/or regional regulations applicable to this product
environmental regulations (including its ingredients).
specific for the product

Section 16. Other information

History
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revision
Date of previous issue : No previous validation.
Version : 1
Prepared by : IHS
Key to abbreviations : ADN = European Provisions concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Inland Waterway
ADR = The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road
ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From
Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
RID = The Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Rail
UN = United Nations
References : GHS - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
International transport regulations
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-
named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may
present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein,
we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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