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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
24 Hour Emergency Telephone: (517) 496-5900
Dow Corning Corporation
South Saginaw Road Customer Service: (517) 496-6000
Midland, Midland 48686 Product Disposal Information: (517) 496-6315
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS No.: 01949161 Revision Date: 2000/02/07
Generic Description: Inorganic compound
Physical Form: Grease
Color: Translucent white
Odor: Some odor
NFPA Profile: Health 0 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0
Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
2. OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
None present. This is not a hazardous material as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
3. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Acute Effects
Eye: Direct contact may cause temporary redness and discomfort.
Skin: No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure.
Inhalation: No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure.
Oral: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.
Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects
Skin: No known applicable information.
Inhalation: No known applicable information.
Oral: No known applicable information.
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.
Skin: No first aid should be needed.
Inhalation: No first aid should be needed.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Comments: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 212 掳F / 100 掳C Closed Cup
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. Silicon dioxide.
Formaldehyde.
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. 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, (517) 496-5900,
if additional information is required.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use with adequate ventilation. None. Avoid eye contact.
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: None should be needed.
General Ventilation: Recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling
Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Suitable Gloves: No special protection needed.
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed.
Suitable Respirator: None should be needed.
Personal Protective Equipment for Spills
Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Inhalation/Suitable No respiratory protection should be needed.
Respirator:
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care.
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Comments: None.
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: Translucent white
Odor: Some odor
Specific Gravity @ 25掳C: >1
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure @ 25掳C: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: Not determined.
pH: Not determined.
Volatile Content: Not determined.
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
Acute Toxicology Data for Product
Complete information is not yet available.
Component Toxicology Information
No known applicable information.
Special Hazard Information on Components
No known applicable information.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate and Distribution
No specific information is available.
Environmental Effects
No specific information is available.
Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants
No specific information is 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, (517) 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.
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Air Shipment (ICAO)
Not subject to ICAO regulations.
Call Dow Corning Transporation, (517) 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: No
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
7631-86-9 7.0 - 13.0 SILICA, AMORPHOUS
New Jersey
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CAS Number Wt % Component Name
68037-74-1 > 60.0 Dimethyl, methyl silicone resin
7631-86-9 7.0 - 13.0 SILICA, AMORPHOUS FUMED
70131-67-8 5.0 - 10.0 Dimethyl siloxane, hydroxy-terminated
Pennsylvania
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
68037-74-1 > 60.0 Dimethyl, methyl silicone resin
7631-86-9 7.0 - 13.0 Silica
70131-67-8 5.0 - 10.0 Dimethyl siloxane, hydroxy-terminated
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.
(R) indicates Registered Trademark
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