BGNYH - RTV31

Product Identification

Product ID:RTV31
MSDS Date:12/19/1989
FSC:5970
NIIN:01-149-0707
MSDS Number: BGNYH

Responsible Party
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. SILICONE PRODUCTS DIVISION
HUDSON RIVER ROAD
WATERFORD, NY 12188
US

Emergency Phone: 518-237-3330

Info Phone: 518-237-3330

Cage: 01139

Contractor
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SILICONE PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEPT
WATERFORD, NY 12188 US

Telephone: 518-237-3330/800-332-3390

Cage: 01139

Ingredients

ETHYLORTHOSILICATE

CAS: 110990-60-2

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM


"NOT HAZARDOUS"

Fraction By Weight: 95-99%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ETHYL SILICATE->1000 MG/KG ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION, AND MILD RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: MILD
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE STOMACH DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:>250F/>121C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. WIPE,
SCRAPE OR SOAK UP IN AN INERT MATERIAL AND PUT IN A CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WASH WALKING SURFACES WITH DETERGENT AND WATER TO REDUCE
SLIPPING HAZARD.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>545F,>285C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.40
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGL (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID, SLIGHT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<2.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
SILICONE DIOXIDE.

Disposal

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

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