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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
24 Hour Emergency Telephone: (989) 496-5900
Dow Corning Corporation
South Saginaw Road Customer Service: (989) 496-6000
Midland, Michigan 48686 Product Disposal Information: (989) 496-6315
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS No.: 02392330 Revision Date: 2003/10/28
To reorder call:
Polysi Technologies
Generic Description: Organic grease
Physical Form: Grease (T) 1-866-4-POLYSI
Color: Beige (4-765974)
Odor: Slight odor
(F) 1-919-775-2460
NFPA Profile: Health 2 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0
Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
2. OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1770-80-5 1.0 - 5.0 Dibutyl chlorendate
The above components are hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
3. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Acute Effects
Eye: Direct contact may cause mild irritation.
Skin: May cause slight irritation.
Inhalation: Vapor may irritate respiratory tract. Vapor overexposure may cause drowsiness.
Oral: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.
Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects
Skin: Repeated skin contact may cause allergic skin reaction.
Inhalation: No known applicable information.
Oral: Repeated ingestion or swallowing large amounts may injure internally.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure
No known applicable information.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
No known applicable information.
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The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar
compositions, component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology
information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes.
Skin: Remove from skin and immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation or ill effects develop or persist.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if ill effects persist.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Comments: Treat according to person's condition and specifics of exposure.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Not determined.
Temperature:
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.
Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting
large fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area
according to your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers
cool.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following hazardous
decomposition products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Hydrogen chloride.
Chlorine compounds. Formaldehyde. Metal oxides.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment/Clean up: Observe all personal protection equipment recommendations described in Sections 5
and 8. Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Clean area as
appropriate since some silicone materials, even in small quantities, may present a slip
hazard. Final cleaning may require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of
saturated absorbant or cleaning materials appropriately, since spontaneous heating may
occur. Local, state and federal laws and regulations may apply to releases and disposal
of this material, as well as those materials and items employed in the cleanup of releases.
You will need to determine which federal, state and local laws and regulations are
applicable. Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide information regarding certain
federal and state requirements.
Note: See section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call Dow Corning Corporation, (989) 496-5900, if
additional information is required.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact. Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container
closed. Do not take internally.
Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component Exposure Limits
There are no components with workplace exposure limits.
Engineering Controls
Local Ventilation: Recommended.
General Ventilation: Recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling
Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Wash at mealtime and end of shift. If skin contact occurs, change contaminated clothing
as soon as possible and thoroughly flush affected areas with cool water. Chemical
protective gloves are recommended.
Suitable Gloves: Neoprene Rubber(R).
Inhalation: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or air
sampling data show exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. Industrial
Hygiene Personnel can assist in judging the adequacy of existing engineering controls.
Suitable Respirator: General and local exhaust ventilation is recommended to maintain vapor exposures
below recommended limits. Where concentrations are above recommended limits as
determined by air sampling or are unknown, appropriate respiratory protection should be
worn. Follow OSHA Respirator Regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and use NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirators.
Personal Protective Equipment for Spills
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Eyes: Use full face respirator.
Skin: Wash at mealtime and end of shift. If skin contact occurs, change contaminated clothing
as soon as possible and thoroughly flush affected areas with cool water. Chemical
protective gloves are recommended.
Inhalation/Suitable Respiratory protection recommended. Follow OSHA Respirator Regulations (29 CFR
Respirator: 1910.134) and use NIOSH/MHSA approved respirators. Protection provided by air
purifying respirators against exposure to any hazardous chemical is limited. Use a
positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release,
exposure levels are unknown, or any other circumstance where air purifying respirators
may not provide adequate protection.
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed.
Do not take internally. Use reasonable care.
Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may
require added precautions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: Grease
Color: Beige
Odor: Slight odor
Specific Gravity @ 25癈: 0.9
Viscosity: Not determined.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure @ 25癈: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: 0 g/l
pH: Not determined.
Volatile Content: 0.00 %
Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing
specifications.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid: None.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing material can cause a reaction.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Special Hazard Information on Components
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Sensitizers
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1770-80-5 1.0 - 5.0 Dibutyl chlorendate Possible skin sensitizer.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate and Distribution
Complete information is not yet available.
Environmental Effects
Complete information is not yet available.
Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants
Complete information is not yet available.
Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria
Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/L) <=1 >1 and <=100 >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity <=100 >100 and <= 2000 >2000
This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment", ASTM STP 1179, p.34, 1993.
This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented
in the section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)
When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? No
State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal.
Call Dow Corning Corporate Environmental Management, (989) 496-6315, if additional information is required.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)
Not subject to DOT.
Ocean Shipment (IMDG)
Not subject to IMDG code.
Air Shipment (IATA)
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Not subject to IATA regulations.
Call Dow Corning Transportation, (989) 496-8577, if additional information is required.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
None.
Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances:
None.
Section 312 Hazard Class:
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
Supplemental State Compliance Information
California
Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
None known.
Massachusetts
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
7620-77-1 7.0 - 13.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate
New Jersey
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
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8042-47-5 > 60.0 Mineral oil
68037-01-4 15.0 - 40.0 Hydrogenated decene homopolymer
7620-77-1 7.0 - 13.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate
9002-88-4 3.0 - 7.0 Polyethylene
10254-57-6 1.0 - 5.0 Bis-(dibutyldithiocarbamate) methylene
1770-80-5 1.0 - 5.0 Dibutyl chlorendate
Pennsylvania
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
8042-47-5 > 60.0 Mineral oil
68037-01-4 15.0 - 40.0 Hydrogenated decene homopolymer
7620-77-1 7.0 - 13.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate
9002-88-4 3.0 - 7.0 Polyethylene
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: Dow Corning Corporation
These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are
believed to be generally applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific
context of the intended use and determine whether they are appropriate.
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