BSBLJ - SILICONE BRAKE FLUID

  • MSDS: BSBLJ
  • Manufacturer: DOW CORNING CORP
  • Product Name: SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
  • National Stock Number: 8040-00N040563
Product Identification

Product ID:SILICONE BRAKE FLUID
MSDS Date:01/03/1989
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N040563
MSDS Number: BSBLJ

Responsible Party
DOW CORNING CORP
SOUTH SAGINAW RD
MIDLAND, MI 48686
US

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Cage: 5D028

Contractor
DOW CORNING CORP
AUBURN, MI 48611 US

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

Ingredients

SEBACIC ACID, BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ESTER; (DIOCTYL SEBACATE)

CAS: 122-62-3

RTECS: VS1000000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER; (TRIBUTYL PHOSPHATE)

CAS: 126-73-8

RTECS: TC7700000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 0.2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 PPM


1-HEXANOL, 2-ETHYL-; (2-ETHYLHEXANOL) (MAY FORM DURING USE)

CAS: 104-76-7

RTECS: MP0350000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:DIRECT CONTACT IRRITATES SLIGHTLY
WITH REDNESS AND SWELLING. SKIN:A SINGLE RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOSURE
CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFFECT. SEVERAL REPEATED PROLONGED
EXPOSURES (24-48 HOURS) MAY IRRITATE . INHAL:IRRITATES RESPIRATORY
PASSAGES AND EYES VERY SLIGHTLY. INGEST:SMALL AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED
TO THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MOUTH BY FINGERS DURING USE, ETC.,
SHOULD NOT INJURE. SWALLOWING LRG AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE
DISCOMFORT. 2-ETHYLHEXANOL, WHEN FED TO PREGNANT RATS AT HIGH DOSE
LEVELS (1.5 GMS/KG OF BODY WEIGHT), CAUSED BIRTH DEFECTS IN
OFFSPRING & INJURED THE MOTHERS. SUCH INJURIES MAY HAVE CAUSED
BIRTH DEFECTS. (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WIPE OFF
AND FLUSH WITH WATER. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
(GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:>380F,>193C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUNDS FORM.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO COLLECT AND CONTAIN
FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE AND CAUTION.
Other Precautions:TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE & OTHER THERMAL DECOMP PRODS
MAY FORM @ TEMPS >150C IN PRESENCE OF AIR. PROVIDE VENT TO CONTROL
VAP EXPOS W/IN GUIDELINES WHEN HANDLING @ ELEVATED TEMPS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL:RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APRV CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME AND AT END OF SHIFT IS
ADEQUATE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:THE POTENTIAL FOR HUMAN BIRTH DEFECTS FROM EXPOSURE IS
UNKNOWN, BUT BELIEVED LOW.

Chemical Properties

Vapor Pres:<5 @ 77F
Spec Gravity:0.95 @ 77F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, LIQUID, PURPLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5(WT)

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHOROUS OZIDES, NITROGEN OXIDES,
SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED
CARBON PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
CONCERNING HEALTH AND POLLUTION MUST BE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE
APPROVED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. CONTACT DOW CORNING IF THERE ARE ANY
DISPOSAL QUESTIONS.

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