Product ID:DOW CORNING 200 FLUID, 20 CST
MSDS Date:04/16/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-543-7219
MSDS Number: BFDPS

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Preparer: JACK L. SHENEBERGER

Cage: 5D028

Telephone: 203-531-5500

Cage: 33530

DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE (DOW CORNING 200)

CAS: 63148-62-9

RTECS: JT6484500

Fraction By Weight: >98.0%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS:TEMPORARY EYE IRRITATION
AND DRYNESS. CHRONIC EFFECTS:NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MILD REDNESS,DRYNESS. SKIN:SINGLE
PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAUSES NO ADVERSE EFFECTS. INHALATION:NO INJURY
IS LIKELY. INGESTION:SWALLOWING LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE
DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WIPE OFF
AND FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION:NO FIRST AID SHOULD BE
NEEDED. INGESTION:NO FIRST AID SHOULD BE NEEDED.

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:400F,204C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONS STATED ARE FOR PRODUCT AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.ADDED PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES.TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE (CARCINOGEN) MAY FORM IF HEATED
IN AIR ABOVE 300F (149C).PROVID E VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION RECOMMENDED TO KEEP
EXPOSURE BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS SENSITIVE TO CONTAMINATION AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. FLASH
POINT AND VISCOSITY MAY CHANGE IF CONTAMINATED BY STRONG ACIDS,
BASES, SOME METALLIC COMPOUNDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300F/149C
Vapor Pres:<5
Spec Gravity:0.95
Viscosity:20 CST
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR,LIQUID,NO COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ON BURNING:SIO*2,CO*2,TRACES OF
UNBURNED CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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