Material Safety Data Sheet


GENERAL PURPOSE
SILICONE LUBE
IDENTITY (as used on label and list)
SAF-T-EZE GENERAL PURPOSE SILICONE LUBE
Section I
Manufacturer’s name
SAF-T-EZE DIV., STL COMPOUND CORPORATION
300 EISENHOWER LANE NORTH
LOMBARD, ILLINOIS, USA 60148		 Emergency Telephone Number
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
Telephone Number for Information
630-495-2001
Date Prepared
DECEMBER 01, 2010
Section II—Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components
(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s))
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV

Other Limits Recommended
% (optional)
Silica, Amorphous 15mg/M3 15mg/M3    
All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory of chemical substances maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
 

Section III—Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point N/A Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)    @25°C 1.10
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/A Melting Point N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) N/A Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) N/A
Solubility in Water None
Appearance and Odor Translucent white grease

 

Section IV—Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used)  >214°F/101.11°C
Flammable Limits
LEL  N/D
UEL N/D
 

Extinguishing Media

 Carbon Dioxide, water, water fog, dry chemical foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting fires involving chemicals.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None
 
Section V—Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable   Conditions to Avoid   None
Stable X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Oxidizing Material can cause a reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Silicone Dioxide, Carbon oxides & traces of incompletely burned carbo compounds.
Hazardous
Polymerization		 May Occur   Conditions to Avoid
Will not Occur X
 
Section VI—Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation?
N/A		 Skin?
Yes

 Ingestion?
Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

Contact with any chemical substance may irritate existing skin disorders.
Carcinogenicity:
Not Known
NTP?
NO		 IARC Monographs?
NO		 OSHA Regulated
NO
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Direct eye contact may cause temporary discomfort with mild redness and dryness similar to windburn. A single prolonged exposure (24 to 48 hrs.) causes no known adverse effect.
Medical Conditions Generally aggravated
by Exposure

No irritation to eyes or respiratory passages. Swallowing large amounts may cause digestive discomfort.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures

No first aid should be needed. Treat symptomatically.
 
Section VII—Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is
Released or Spilled

Scrape up and contain for disposal. Clean any remaining slippery surfaces by several mopping or swabbing with appropriate solvents or washing with mild caustic detergents.
Waste Disposal Method

Observe all applicable local, state and federal waste management regulation.
Precautions to be Taken
in Handling and Storing

No special precautions.
Other Precautions

None
 
Section VIII—Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)

None Needed
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust None Needed
Special N/A
Mechanical (General) None Needed
Other N/A
Protective Gloves None Needed
Eye Protection Safety Glasses  
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment

None Needed
Work/Hygienic Practices

Normal good hygiene. Wash hands at mealtime and at end shift.

The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this product under normal conditions. Any use of the product which is not in conformance with this data sheet or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user.