Product ID:200 FLUID 500 CST
MSDS Date:04/16/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00N015545
MSDS Number: BKMSC

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Preparer: JACK L. SHENEBERGER

Cage: 5D028

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

DOW CORNING 200 FLUID (SILICON FLUID)

CAS: 63148-62-9

RTECS: JT6484500

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:DIRECT CNTCT MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY
DISCOMFORT W/MILD REDNESS & DRYNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN.
SKIN:SINGLE PRLNGD EXPOS (24-48 HRS) CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFT.
INHAL:NO IRRIT TO EYES & RESP PASSAGES. NO INJURY IS LIKELY FROM
RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOS OF <8 HRS. INGEST:SMALL AMTS TRANSFERRED TO
MOUTH (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:BY FINGERS DURING USE SHOULD NOT
INJURE. SWALLOWING LG AMTS MAY CAUSE DIGEST DISCOMFORT. NO KNOWN
ADVERSE CHRONIC HLTH EFTS BUT UNNEC EXPOS TO CHEM SHOULD BE
AVOIDED. PRODUCT MAY ENHANCE ALLE RGIC CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN
PEOPLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH IMMED W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:WIPE OFF &
FLUSH W/WATER. INHAL/INGEST:NO FIRST AID SHOULD BE NEEDED.

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:610F,321C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN FIGHTING FIRES INVOLVING CHEMICALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN TO DOW CORNING.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MTERIAL TO COLLECT & CONTAIN FOR
SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL. USE PROPER PROTECTION, SAFETY GLASSES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION.
Other Precautions:PROD IS SENSITIVE TO CONTAM AT ELEVATED TEMPS. FL PT
& VISCOSITY MAY CHANGE IF CONTAMD BY STRONG ACIDS, BASES, SOME
METALLIC CMPDS & OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROVIDE VENT TO CONTROL VAP
EXPOS WITHIN INHAL GU IDELINES WHEN HNDLG AT (SEE SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME & END OF SHIFT IS ADEQUATE.
REMOVE FROM SKIN AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. WASH BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ DECOMP PROD:IN AIR ABOVE 300F. OTHER PREC:ELEVATED TEMPS. REVIEW
OSHA FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON SAFE
HANDLING REQUIREMENTS.

HCC:V6
Vapor Pres:<5
Spec Gravity:0.98
Solubility in Water:<0.1%.
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, LIQUID, NO COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5(WT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CO*2 & TRACES OF
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODS. TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE MAY FORM
IF HEATED(SUPP DATA)

Waste Disposal Methods:DOW CORNING SUGGESTS THAT ALL LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING HEALTH & POLLUTION BE REVIEWED TO
DETERMINE APPROVED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. CONTACT DOW CORNING IF
THERE ARE ANY DISPOSAL QUES TIONS.

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