Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
1. MATERIAL AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
:
Material Name Alvania Grease EP 2
: Automotive and industrial grease.
Uses
:
Manufacturer/Supplier SOPUS Products
PO Box 4427
Houston, TX 77210-4427
USA
: 877-276-7285
MSDS Request
Emergency Telephone Number
: 877-242-7400
Spill Information
: 877-504-9351
Health Information
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The highly refined mineral oil contains <3% (w/w) DMSO-extract, according to IP346.
A lubricating grease consisting of highly-refined mineral oil and additives.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
: Brown. Semi-solid. Slight hydrocarbon.
Appearance and Odour
: High-pressure injection under the skin may cause serious
Health Hazards
damage including local necrosis.
: Not classified as flammable but will burn.
Safety Hazards
: Not classified as dangerous for the environment.
Environmental Hazards
: Not expected to be a health hazard when used under normal
Health Hazards
conditions.
Health Hazards
: Under normal conditions of use, this is not expected to be a
Inhalation
primary route of exposure.
: Prolonged or repeated skin contact without proper cleaning can
Skin Contact
clog the pores of the skin resulting in disorders such as oil
acne/folliculitis.
: May cause slight irritation to eyes.
Eye Contact
: Low toxicity if swallowed.
Ingestion
: High-pressure injection under the skin may cause serious
Other Information
damage including local necrosis. Used grease may contain
harmful impurities.
: Local necrosis is evidenced by delayed onset of pain and tissue
Signs and Symptoms
damage a few hours following injection. Oil acne/folliculitis signs
and symptoms may include formation of black pustules and
spots on the skin of exposed areas. Ingestion may result in
nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
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Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
: Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or
Aggravated Medical
organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this
Condition
material: Skin.
: Not classified as dangerous for the environment.
Environmental Hazards
: Under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency,
Additional Information
this product does not meet the definition of a hazardous
chemical when evaluated according to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
: Not expected to be a health hazard when used under normal
General Information
conditions.
: No treatment necessary under normal conditions of use. If
Inhalation
symptoms persist, obtain medical advice.
: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water
Skin Contact
and follow by washing with soap if available. If persistent
irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. When using high
pressure equipment, injection of product under the skin can
occur. If high pressure injuries occur, the casualty should be
sent immediately to a hospital. Do not wait for symptoms to
develop. Obtain medical attention even in the absence of
apparent wounds.
: Flush eye with copious quantities of water. If persistent
Eye Contact
irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
: In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities
Ingestion
are swallowed, however, get medical advice.
: Treat symptomatically. High pressure injection injuries require
Advice to Physician
prompt surgical intervention and possibly steroid therapy, to
minimise tissue damage and loss of function. Because entry
wounds are small and do not reflect the seriousness of the
underlying damage, surgical exploration to determine the
extent of involvement may be necessary. Local anaesthetics or
hot soaks should be avoided because they can contribute to
swelling, vasospasm and ischaemia. Prompt surgical
decompression, debridement and evacuation of foreign
material should be performed under general anaesthetics, and
wide exploration is essential.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel.
: > 140 癈 / 284 癋 (COC)
Flash point
: Typical 1 - 10 %(V)(based on mineral oil)
Upper / lower
Flammability or
Explosion limits
: > 320 癈 / 608 癋
Auto ignition temperature
: Hazardous combustion products may include: A complex
Specific Hazards
mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases
(smoke). Carbon monoxide. Unidentified organic and inorganic
compounds.
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Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
: Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon
Suitable Extinguishing
dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.
Media
: Do not use water in a jet.
Unsuitable Extinguishing
Media
: Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus
Protective Equipment for
must be worn when approaching a fire in a confined space.
Firefighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. For guidance on selection of personal protective
equipment see Chapter 8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet. See Chapter 13 for information on
disposal. Observe all relevant local and international regulations.
: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use appropriate containment
Protective measures
to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading
or entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or
other appropriate barriers.
: Shovel into a suitable clearly marked container for disposal or
Clean Up Methods
reclamation in accordance with local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
: Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of
General Precautions
vapours, mists or aerosols. Properly dispose of any
contaminated rags or cleaning materials in order to prevent
fires. Use the information in this data sheet as input to a risk
assessment of local circumstances to help determine
appropriate controls for safe handling, storage and disposal of
this material.
: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid inhaling
Handling
vapour and/or mists. When handling product in drums, safety
footwear should be worn and proper handling equipment
should be used.
: Keep container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated
Storage
place. Use properly labelled and closeable containers. Storage
Temperature: 0 - 50 癈 / 32 - 122 癋
: For containers or container linings, use mild steel or high
Recommended Materials
density polyethylene.
: PVC.
Unsuitable Materials
: Polyethylene containers should not be exposed to high
Additional Information
temperatures because of possible risk of distortion.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Material Source Type ppm mg/m3 Notation
Oil mist, ACGIH TWA(Mist.) 5 mg/m3
mineral
Oil mist, ACGIH STEL(Mist.) 10 mg/m3
mineral
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Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
: Due to the product's semi-solid consistency, generation of
Additional Information
mists and dusts is unlikely to occur.
: The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary
Exposure Controls
depending upon potential exposure conditions. Select controls
based on a risk assessment of local circumstances.
Appropriate measures include: Adequate ventilation to control
airborne concentrations. Where material is heated, sprayed or
mist formed, there is greater potential for airborne
concentrations to be generated.
: Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet
Personal Protective
recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.
Equipment
: No respiratory protection is ordinarily required under normal
Respiratory Protection
conditions of use. In accordance with good industrial hygiene
practices, precautions should be taken to avoid breathing of
material. If engineering controls do not maintain airborne
concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker
health, select respiratory protection equipment suitable for the
specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation.
Check with respiratory protective equipment suppliers. Where
air-filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate
combination of mask and filter. Select a filter suitable for
combined particulate/organic gases and vapours [boiling point
>65 癈 (149 癋)].
: Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of
Hand Protection
gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374,
US: F739) made from the following materials may provide
suitable chemical protection: PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber
gloves. Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on
usage, e.g. frequency and duration of contact, chemical
resistance of glove material, glove thickness, dexterity. Always
seek advice from glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should
be replaced. Personal hygiene is a key element of effective
hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After
using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly.
Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended.
: Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to
Eye Protection
occur.
: Skin protection not ordinarily required beyond standard issue
Protective Clothing
work clothes.
: Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing
Monitoring Methods
zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to
confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure
controls. For some substances biological monitoring may also
be appropriate.
: Minimise release to the environment. An environmental
Environmental Exposure
assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local
Controls
environmental legislation.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
Appearance : Brown. Semi-solid.
Odour : Slight hydrocarbon.
pH : Not applicable.
Initial Boiling Point and : Data not available
Boiling Range
Dropping point : Typical 180 癈 / 356 癋
Flash point : > 140 癈 / 284 癋 (COC)
Upper / lower Flammability : Typical 1 - 10 %(V) (based on mineral oil)
or Explosion limits
Auto-ignition temperature : > 320 癈 / 608 癋
Vapour pressure : < 0.5 Pa at 20 癈 / 68 癋 (estimated value(s))
Density : Typical 900 kg/m3 at 15 癈 / 59 癋
Water solubility : Negligible.
n-octanol/water partition : > 6 (based on information on similar products)
coefficient (log Pow)
Kinematic viscosity : Not applicable.
Vapour density (air=1) : > 1 (estimated value(s))
Evaporation rate (nBuAc=1) : Data not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
: Stable.
Stability
: Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Conditions to Avoid
: Strong oxidising agents.
Materials to Avoid
: Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form
Hazardous Decomposition
during normal storage.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
: Information given is based on data on the components and the
Basis for Assessment
toxicology of similar products.
: Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg , Rat
Acute Oral Toxicity
: Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg , Rabbit
Acute Dermal Toxicity
: Not considered to be an inhalation hazard under normal
Acute Inhalation Toxicity
conditions of use.
: Expected to be slightly irritating. Prolonged or repeated skin
Skin Irritation
contact without proper cleaning can clog the pores of the skin
resulting in disorders such as oil acne/folliculitis.
: Expected to be slightly irritating.
Eye Irritation
: Inhalation of vapours or mists may cause irritation.
Respiratory Irritation
: Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.
Sensitisation
: Not expected to be a hazard.
Repeated Dose Toxicity
: Not considered a mutagenic hazard.
Mutagenicity
: Product contains mineral oils of types shown to be non-
Carcinogenicity
carcinogenic in animal skin-painting studies. Highly refined
mineral oils are not classified as carcinogenic by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Other
components are not known to be associated with carcinogenic
effects.
: Not expected to be a hazard.
Reproductive and
Developmental Toxicity
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Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
: Used grease may contain harmful impurities that have
Additional Information
accumulated during use. The concentration of such harmful
impurities will depend on use and they may present risks to
health and the environment on disposal. ALL used grease
should be handled with caution and skin contact avoided as far
as possible. High pressure injection of product into the skin
may lead to local necrosis if the product is not surgically
removed.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is
based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products.
: Poorly soluble mixture. May cause physical fouling of aquatic
Acute Toxicity
organisms. Expected to be practically non toxic: LL/EL/IL50 >
100 mg/l (to aquatic organisms) (LL/EL50 expressed as the
nominal amount of product required to prepare aqueous test
extract). Mineral oil is not expected to cause any chronic
effects to aquatic organisms at concentrations less than 1 mg/l.
: Semi-solid under most environmental conditions. Floats on
Mobility
water. If it enters soil, it will adsorb to soil particles and will not
be mobile.
: Expected to be not readily biodegradable. Major constituents
Persistence/degradability
are expected to be inherently biodegradable, but the product
contains components that may persist in the environment.
: Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
Bioaccumulation
: Product is a mixture of non-volatile components, which are not
Other Adverse Effects
expected to be released to air in any significant quantities. Not
expected to have ozone depletion potential, photochemical
ozone creation potential or global warming potential.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
: Recover or recycle if possible. It is the responsibility of the
Material Disposal
waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical
properties of the material generated to determine the proper
waste classification and disposal methods in compliance with
applicable regulations. Do not dispose into the environment, in
drains or in water courses.
: Dispose in accordance with prevailing regulations, preferably
Container Disposal
to a recognised collector or contractor. The competence of the
collector or contractor should be established beforehand.
: Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional,
Local Legislation
national, and local laws and regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US Department of Transportation Classification (49CFR)
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Alvania Grease EP 2
MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
This material is not subject to DOT regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
IMDG
This material is not classified as dangerous under IMDG regulations.
IATA (Country variations may apply)
This material is not classified as dangerous under IATA regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory information is not intended to be comprehensive. Other regulations may apply to this
material.
Federal Regulatory Status
Notification Status
EINECS All components listed or
polymer exempt.
TSCA All components listed.
DSL Not all components
listed.
SARA Hazard Categories (311/312)
No SARA 311/312 Hazards.
State Regulatory Status
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
This material does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
: 0, 1, 0
NFPA Rating (Health,
Fire, Reactivity)
: 10.0
MSDS Version Number
: 07/07/2008
MSDS Effective Date
: A vertical bar (|) in the left margin indicates an amendment
MSDS Revisions
from the previous version.
: The content and format of this MSDS is in accordance with the
MSDS Regulation
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MSDS# 57052E
Version 10.0
Effective Date 07/07/2008
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
Material Safety Data Sheet 1910.1200
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
: The information in this document should be made available to
MSDS Distribution
all who may handle the product.
: The information contained herein is based on our current
Disclaimer
knowledge of the underlying data and is intended to describe
the product for the purpose of health, safety and environmental
requirements only. No warranty or guarantee is expressed or
implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to
be obtained from the use of the product.
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