MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DATE: 2009
PRODUCT NAME: BOSTON LITHIUM GREASE
PRODUCT CODE: 78650
SECTION I SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIER'S NAME : CAMPBELLS WHOLESALE PTY LTD
ADDRESS : 21 BALLANTYNE RD KEWDALE WA 6105
Tel.: (08) 9353 3354 Fax: (08) 9353 6994
www.campbellsws.com.au
EMERGENCY PHONE NO. (24 HOURS AUSTRALIA)
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2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
ACTIVE CONTENTS: grease
OTHER CONTENTS: propellent
INGREDIENTS CAS NO INDEX CLASSIFICATION RANGE COMPOSITION:
*Lithium base grease N/A
16%~27%
*HEPTANE 142825
23%~29%
*HEXANE 110543 25%~
35%
* Propane/butane 61641745 / F+,R12)
28%~38%
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION / SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The contents are FLAMMABLE and maybe HARMFUL by deliberate prolonged inhalation or ingestion.
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Hydrocarbon propellant is an asphyxiant if there is insufficient ventilation. This would constitute abuse of the
product.
ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER USE. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
FLAMMABLE: pressurised container. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50
degrees C. Do not spray onto a naked flame, any incandescent material, hot surface or unprotected electrical
equipment.
DO NOT BREATHE SPRAY MIST. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
DO NOT SPRAY NEAT EYES. Irritating to eyes.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Asphyxiation by butane will precede any toxicological effects of the active elements. Remove
the patient to fresh air and treat symptomatically.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Mild irritation may occur. Repeated contact may cause skin dryness
and cracking.
EYE CONTACT: NEVER AEROSOLS NEAR EYES/MUCOUS MEMBRANES. Flush with copious quantities of water.
Seek medical advice. Product is classified as irritating to eyes.
INGESTION: Unlikely. May cause nausea and discomfort. Carry out a gastric lavage to reduce discomfort.
The contents would tend to be absorbed by the body with no significant effects,
particularly in these concentration. Treat symptomatically. Seek medical advice and show
the container.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Pressurised aerosols should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 50. Above this, containers may explode
and the resultant flammable mixture will burn to produce CO2.
Use water to cool undamaged stock only. Avoid contamination of the water where courses where damaged stock
is leaking.
EXTINFUISHING MEDIA; CO2; BCF; dry powder, sand or earth.
For larger fire use foam, water fog or spray, avoiding contamination.
POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
INITIAL SPILLAGE WOULD BE FLAMMABLE. Keep damaged containers away from sources of ignition and in well
ventilated areas.
Contents may cause staining and it should be expected that marks will not be able to be removed.
ENVIRONMENT. In the concentrations within 11000 cans the components would not present an environmental
hazard as most of the product would quickly evaporate. leaving only the residue.
Cleaning. In small quantities any liquid should be absorbed into a suitable media, such as sand and disposed of
safely. The residue should be washed away with soapy water, though staining should be expected.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling. Handle carefully. In general handling aerosols should not be considered as hazardous.
Storage. Always store aerosols away from sources of heat, including direct sunlight and in dry conditions. Avoid
extremes of temperature and moisture. A stable, cool, dry ambient environment is most suitable. Avoid
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contamination with other products.
The containers will not last indefinitely even when stored in a cool dry area, they should be inspected periodically
during longterm storage.
Note container warnings.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Supplier recommends 600ppm total hydrocarbon based on composition. As with all aerosols, the products should
only be used in well ventilated areas, but responsible use is not potentially harmful.
Respiratory protection. If ventilation is not possible, then suitable respiration is essential if there is a risk of solvent
vapour concentrations. Use organic/inorganic vapour filters. Vapours may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
In general the aerosol product is a convenient and safe method of supply. Only in continuous or repeated usage
conditions should personal protective measures be required exposure controls considered.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
As the product is an aerosol, it is an aerosol container with no potential properties, provided the container
warnings are observed. Details apply to the liquid phase of the product only (propellant gas will evaporate
immediately):
Appearance: white
Odour: aerosol
PH: not applicable
Bolling point: >60
Melting point: <20
Flash point: nominally 0
Autoflammabillty: unknown for blend
Explosive properties: none
Oxidizing properties: none
Relative density: 0.93kg/m3
Solubility: not water soluble. Redispersible in aromatic solvents or ketones.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The container is inherently stable under instructed conditions for a reasonable period of time (at least 2425
months).
AVOID extremes of temperature, including direct sunlight and extreme freezing. Avoid exposure to moisture.
Which may damage container deterioration and PH, where acidity may damage container integrity. Avoid sudden
impacts, which may damage container integrity.
Avoid contact with water, acids, high temperatures.
Container corrosion may occur with time and damaged containers should be disposed of before any danger is
evident.
Flammable. Liquid contents should be considered generally not reactive.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
THIS IS DESIGNED FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Essentially, when used in this aerosol form, there are no potential toxic effects. The data is as follows:
BUTANE/PROPANE The Occupational Exposure Standard is 600ppm(1430mgm)
Used correctly in aerosol form. All components can be considered to have a low order of toxicity (LD50 oral rat
500mg/kg,skin 3000mg/kg).deliberate inhalation may cause severe pulmonary and breathing difficulty, dizziness,
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drowsiness(narcosis) and headaches (but this is unlikely in normal usage) and would constitute abuse.
Skin and eye irritation may result from continued exposure to vapours when used in areas of poor ventilation. Or
when working in close proximity to the spray for prolonged periods, and suitable steps should to avoid such
conditions.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This relates to the contents only. See disposal.
The product will evaporate quickly to the air. A coloured liquid, easily absorbed, will evaporate and leave a solid.
The solid will present no other significant hazards, with no dangerous arising from degradation.
Mobility will be very slow.
Degradation will be relatively slow though ultimately almost complete.
Accumulation is unlikely once physical breakdown commences.
Short and long term effects should not be considered significant. Very short term damage to aquatic and soil
organisms may occur in large spillage (1000+containers) though this should disperse quickly (especially if
absorbent material is used).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The container should be totally discharged and disposed of as hazardous waste. SEE CONTAINER WARNINGS. I.e.
do not puncture or incinerate/burn even after use. Dried material is nonhazardous.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport: UN9150, Class 2.1 ?Flammable gases shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or
packed in the same freight container with:
Class 1 ?Explosives
Class 3 ?Flammable liquids (where both flammable liquids and flammable gases
are in bilk
Class 4.1 ?Flammable solids
Class 4.2 ?Spontaneously combustible substances
Class 4.3 ?Dangerous when wet substances
Class 5.1 ?Oxidising agents
Class 5.2 ?Organic peroxides
Class 7 ?Radioactive substances
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The COSHH Regulations apply in the UK.
The CHIP Regulations apply in the UK.
The Environmental Protection Act Regulations apply in the UK.
SYMBOLS: F+, Xi
RISK/SAFETY PHRASES:
F+ Flammable. Keep out of reach children. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures
exceeding 50 degrees C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray onto naked flame or any incandescent
material. (Aerosol safely phrases).
Xi Irritant
R12 Extremely flammable
R36 Irritating to eyes
R38 Irritating to skin
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R66 Repeated exposure will cause skin dryness and cracking
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause longterm adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S(2) Keep out of the reach of children
S9 Keep container in a well ventilated place
S16 Keep away from sources of ignitionNo smoking
S23 Do not breathe vapour/spray
S26 in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show container).
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas
S53 Avoid Exposure read MSDS sheet before use
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This is an aerosol product and should be used carefully.
It represents no greater dangers than any other aerosol product and all regulations applicable are general industry
guidelines.
The information included is all that available for the component products at this time.
The information contained herein is based upon the current state of our knowledge.
Since the storage, application and disposal of these products is not within the control of the company, it is the
user's obligation to determine the conditions of safety in terms of all aspects relating to their products. The
company accepts no liability for and makes no claims regarding the use, qualities or components of this product,
with may vary.
ALWAYS OBSERVE ALL CONTAINER AND DATA SHEET WARNINGS.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE.
Campbells Wholesale Pty Ltd makes no representation as to the completeness and accuracy of the data contained in this
data sheet. It is the user's obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all the Local, State and
Federal regulations and laws. Campbells Wholesale shall not be responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance
upon or failure to adhere to any recommendations or information contained herein, from abnormal use of the material or
from any hazard inherent in the nature of the material.
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