Product ID:111 VALVE LUB AND SEALANT
MSDS Date:04/23/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-282-1331
MSDS Number: BLHKN

DOW CORNING CORP

SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD
MIDLAND, MI 48686
US

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Preparer: JACK L SHENEBERGER

Cage: 5D028

DOW CORNING CORP

AUBURN, MI 48611 US

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

SILICA GEL; (SILICA, AMORPHOUS)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE

CAS: 63148-62-9

RTECS: JT6484500

POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE, HYDROXY-TERMINATED

CAS: 70131-67-8

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:DIRECT CONT MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY
DISCOMFORT W/MILD REDNESS & DRYNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN. SKIN:A
SINGLE PRLNGD EXPOS (24 TO 48 HRS) CAUSES NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFT.
INHAL:NO IRRIT TO EYES & RESP PASSAG ES. NO INJURY IS LIKELY FROM
RELATIVELYSHORT EXPOS OF LESS THAN 8 HRS. INGEST:SMALL AMTS (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TRANSFERRED TO THE MOUTH BY FINGERS
DURING USE, ETC, SHOULD NOT INJURE. SWALLOWING LGE AMTS MAY CAUSE
DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT. NO KNOWN ADVERSE CHRONIC HLTH EFTS, BUT UNNEC
EXPOS TO ANY CHEM SHO ULD BE AVOIDED. NO INJURY FROM SILICA DUSTS
SHOULD OCCUR DURING REASONABLE USE. IF RESP PARTICLES (SEE SUPP
DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS PRODUCT, AS W/ANY CHEMICAL,
MAY ENHANCE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN PEOPLE. WE DO NOT KNOW
OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PRODUCT & USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO
TAKE CARE OF ANY OIL-LIKE RESIDUES. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, AS A
MINIMUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION. USE AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, AEROSOL/SPRAY APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE ADDED
PRECAUTIONS.
Other Precautions:TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE (CARCINOGEN) MAY FORM IF
HEATED IN AIR > 300 F/149 C. PROVIDE VENTILATION TO CONTROL VAPOR
EXPOSURE WHEN HANDLING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. REVIEW OSHA
FORMALDEHYDE REGS FOR DET AILED INFO.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME & END OF SHIFT IS ADEQ.
GROSS AMTS OF CHEM SHOULD BE REMOVED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL, (SEE
SUPP DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:CREATED, SOME RESPIRATORY SYSTEM INJURY MAY OCCUR.
HYGIENE PRACT:ESPECIALLY BEFORE EATING/SMOKING.

Vapor Pres:< 5 MM@77F
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:< 0.1
Appearance and Odor:PASTE-LIKE, SOME COLOR; VERY LITTLE ODOR.
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 & TRACES OF
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS. TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE IF
HEATED IN AIR > 300 F.

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

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