An "article" under the Hazard Communication Standard (Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, 29 CFR 1910.1200) is any manufactured item other than a fluid or particle which, 1) is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture, 2) has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use, and 3) which under normal conditions of use does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees. The following Ortho Technology products are considered “articles” under the OSHA Standard and therefore do not require MSDS because they do not release, or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use:

All Stainless Steel, Nickel Titanium and Beta Titanium products Bicuspid Bands Bonding Brushes and Accessories Bracket Systems to include all Ceramic, Composite, Gold Plated, Stainless Steel varieties Buccal Tubes Burs, Discs, Interproximal Strips and Accessories Curing Lights Dental Spa Elastomeric Products Eruption Appliances and Attachments Headgear and Accessories Impression Trays Molar Bands Mouthguards and Mouthguard forming materials Orthodontic Anchorage Systems Orthodontic Instruments and Accessories Patient Accessories (Toothbrush, Dental Floss, Relief Wax, etc.) Retractors Waterpik Wire Products