Product ID:VV-G-671 GRADE 3 GRAPHITE GREASE
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-190-0917
MSDS Number: BJRLQ

BATTENFELD AMERICA INC

1575 CLINTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14200
US

Emergency Phone: 716-822-8410

Info Phone: 716-822-8410

Preparer: THOMAS G. MUSILLI

Cage: 61808

BATTENFELD AMERICA INC

BUFFALO, NY 14206 US

Telephone: 716-822-8410

Cage: 61808

CALCIUM STEARATE

CAS: 1592-23-0

RTECS: WI3000000

Fraction By Weight: 15%

HYDROTREATED HEAVY NAPHTHENIC DISTILLATE, PETROLEUM

CAS: 64742-52-5

RTECS: PY8035000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT AVAILABLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE:MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING.
SKIN:RELEASE DURING HIGH PRESSURE USAGE MAY RESULT IN INJECTION OF
OIL INTO THE SKIN CAUSING LOCAL NECROSIS. INHALATION:NOT EXPECTED
TO BE A RELEVANT ROUTE OF EXPO SURE; HIGH TEMPERATURE VAPORS
IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:LOW LEVEL OF TOXICITY.
CHRONIC: SKIN DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. LOCAL NECROSIS IS EVIDENCED BY DELAYED ONSET OF PAIN
AND TISSUE DAMAGE A FEW HOURS FOLLOWING INJECTION. EXPOSURE CAN
RESULT IN REDNESS AND TEARING O F EYES. INGESTION CAN CAUSE
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
WASH WITH S OAP & WATER/WATERLESS CLEANER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:340F,171C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:390F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL,
EARTH OR SAND. WATER MAY CAUSE FROTHING
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP EXCESS GREASE OR ABSORB WITH SAND.
CLEAN AREA WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES & HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Other Precautions:MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF
CONTAMINATED LEATHER ARTICLES (SHOES) THAT CAN NOT BE
DECONTAMINATED.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS. RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION NOT ORDINARILY R EQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE RUBBER AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ON CLOTHING.

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:700F,371C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:200F,93C
Spec Gravity:0.91
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY SEMI-SOLID; BLAND
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:A MIXTURE OF AIRBORNE SOLID, LIQUID
PARTICULATES AND GASES (CO) WILL EVOLVE WHEN THIS MATERIAL
UNDERGOES COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY
IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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