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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS No.: M4011
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY Contact: Robert Geer
Address: 600 RADIATOR ROAD Information Telephone Number: 704-684--181 1
City, ST Zip: INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079 Emergency Contact: Rocky Mountain Poision Control Center
Country: Emergency Telephone Number: 303-623-5716
Emergency Restrictions:
Product Name: DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS No.: M4011
Issue Date: 10/28/2008
Supersedes Date: 06/20/2005
II. Hazards Identification:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution: Eye and Skin Irritant
OSHA Regulatory Status
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Potential Health Effects
Route(s) of Entry:
Absorption, Eye, Inhalation, and Ingestion.
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
See signs and sysmptoms below.
Signs and Symptoms:
May cause eye and skin irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
None Known
Other Health Warnings:
None Known
Potential Environmental Effects
Not Available
III. Composition/Information on Ingredients:
Chemical Name CAS No. % Range Trade Secret
Di-2-Ethylhexyl Sebacate 122-62-3 3
Dimethyl Polysiloxane 63148-62-9 95
Tributyl phosphate 126-73-8 2
IV. First Aid Measures:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with clean water for 15 minutes while lifting eyelids. Get prompt medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water thoroughly. If adverse effects persist, get prompt medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult get prompt medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Call Poison Control Center, physician, or hospital emergency room immediately.
Note to Physicians:
N/D
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS No.: M4011
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Dry Chemical, Foam, and CO2. Water Jet only to cool containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
Water extinguisher.
Products of Combustion:
Silica and oxides of carbon are emitted.
Protection of Firefighters:
Wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and protective clothes.
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Personal Precautions:
Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent run-off to sewers, streams, or other bodies of water. If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required that a spill has occurred.
Methods for Containment:
Dike or contain spill and absorb with inert materials (sand, sawdust, absorbent sweeping compounds, rags, etc).
Methods for Cleanup:
Using a scoop, place contaminated material into an approved chemical waste container. Where possible, vacuum spilled liquid to recover material.
Other Information:
If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required that a spill has occured.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Handling Precautions:
Store at room temperature in tightly closed containers. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage Precautions:
Do not rub eyes with soiled hands. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Chemical Name OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
Dimethyl Polysiloxane N/E N/E Not Available
Tributyl phosphate 0.46 ppm 0.2 ppm Not Available
Di-2-Ethylhexyl Sebacate N/E N/E Not Available
Engineering Controls:
See Section above for applicable exposure limits. Use with adequate ventilation. If TLV is exceeded, wear NIOSH approved respirator.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Wear safety glasses with side shields and latex gloves.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS No.: M4011
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 500癋 Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Range: Not Available Freezing Point: Not Available
Solubility In Water: Insoluble Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
Flash Point: 402癋 Flash Point Method: COC
Odor Threshold: Not Available Appearance and Odor: Blue, viscous liquid/ odorless
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A
pH Range: Not Available Not Available
Partition Coefficient:
Not Available Auto-Ignition Temp: Not Available
Decomposition Temp:
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 0.96
Other Information: Viscosity: 42.7 mm/s
VOC contents: 0 %
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
See Incompatible materials below
Incompatible Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Silica and oxides of carbon are emitted.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
Will not occur
XI. Toxicological Information:
Low Acute Oral Toxicity: For polydimethylsiloxane, no deaths in rats were observered at 5000 mg/kg. For Tributylphosphate, acute oral/rat LD50
3000 mg/kg.
XII. Ecological Information:
N/D
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable government laws and regulations.
XIV. Transport Information:
Shipping Name: Not Available
DOT Hazard Class: Not Available DOT Subsidiary Hazard Class: Not Available
UN/NA#: Not Available Not Available
Packing Group:
Transportation Information:
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Non-Bulk: Not Regulated
Bulk: Not Regulated
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS No.: M4011
XV. Regulatory Information:
SARA 313 Reportable Chemicals:
None
USA TSCA: All components of this material are listed on the US TSCA Invento
State RTK Chemicals:
Tributylphosphate 126-73-8
Florida: Toxic
Illonis: Toxic
XVI. Other Information:
Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State: X
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: 1
X
Hazard Category: 1 0
Acute Chronic Fire
X
Pressure Reactive
Additional Manufacturer Warnings:
Do not used in confined area without proper ventilation. Contact lenses 1
may cause further damage in case of splash into eye. KEEP AWAY FROM
1
CHILDREN AND ANIMALS!
0
N/E: Not Established
N/D: Not Determined B
N/A: Not Applicable
N/AV: Not Available
Additional Product Information:
While Radiator Specialty Company believes this data is accurate as of the revision date, we make no warranty with respect to the
data and we expressly disclaim all liability for reliance thereon. The data is offered solely for information, investigation, and
verification. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or
disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.
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