Product ID:111 VALVE LUB AND SEALANT
MSDS Date:06/19/1991
FSC:9150
NIIN:01-270-0850
MSDS Number: BLDDL

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Preparer: JACK L SHENEBERGER

Cage: 5D028

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

SILICA, AMORPHOUS

CAS: 7631-86-9

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

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 MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY
DISCOMFORT WITH MILD REDNESS AND DRYNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN.
SKIN:A SINGLE PROLONGED EXPOS (24-48 HOURS) CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE
EFFECT. INHAL:NO IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. NO
INJURY IS LIKELY FROM RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOSURE OF LESS THAN 8
HOURS.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGEST:SMALL AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO
MOUTH BY FINGERS DURING USE, ETC., SHOULD NOT INJURE. SWALLOWING
LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT. NO INJURY FROM SILICA
DUSTS SHOULD OCCUR DUR ING REASONABLE USE. IF CREATES RESPIRABLE
PARTICLES, SOME RESPIRATORY SYSTEM INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER. THIS
PRODUCT, AS WITH ANY CHEMICAL, MAY ENHANCE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS ON
CERTAIN PEOPLE.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>212F,100C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN TO DOW CORNING.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PRODUCT AND USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO
TAKE CARE OF ANY OIL-LIKE RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE AND CAUTION.
TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE (CARCINOGEN) MAY FORM IF HEATED IN AIR ABOVE
300F.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE VENTILATION TO CONTROL EXPOSURE WITHIN
INHALATION GUIDELINES WHEN HANDLING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE. REVIEW
THE OSHA FORMALDEHYDE REGULATIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON SAFE
HANDLING REQUIREME NTS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PRACTICE REQ THAT GROSS AMT OF ANY CHEM BE
REMOVED FORM SKIN AS SOON AS PRACTICAL, ESPECIALLY BEFORE (SUPP
DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACT:EATING OR SMOKING. WASHING AT MEALS AND AT THE END OF
SHIFT IS ADEQUATE.

HCC:V6
Vapor Pres:<5 MM
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:LESS THAN 0.1%
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, PASTE-LIKE, SOME COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1(WT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE, CO*2, AND TRACES OF
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

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

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