Product ID:SILICON POLYMER IN SOLVENT, SS4004
MSDS Date:08/10/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLPRS

GE SILICONES

260 HUDSON RIVER ROAD
WATERFORD, NY 12188
US

Emergency Phone: 518-237-3330

Info Phone: 518-237-3330

Preparer: CE HANNIGAN

Cage: 0D424

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO SILICONE PRODUCTS

WATERFORD, NY 12188 US

Telephone: 518-237-3330

Cage: 0D424

80.1C, 176F; VAPOR PRESSURE (20C)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: < .002%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 PPM TWA

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

ETHYL SILICATE. (BOILING POINT, VAPOR PRESSURE, VAPOR

CAS: 78-10-4

RTECS: VV9450000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM TWA

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM TWA

56.1C, 133F; VAPOR PRESSURE (20C)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 750 PPM TWA

ACGIH TLV: 750 PPM TWA

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

82C, 180F; VAPOR

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

OSHA PEL 400 PPM TWA

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM TWA

110C, 231F; VAPOR PRESSURE (20C)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM TWA SKIN

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

117.7C, 243.9F; VAPOR

CAS: 71-36-3

RTECS: EO1400000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM TWA (C)

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM TWA

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS. (NON-HAZARDOUS).

CAS: 68554-67-6

OSHA PEL NF

ACGIH TLV: NF

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): 3,800 PPM (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PINK LIQUID;
AROMATIC SOLVENT ODOR. DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HARMFUL IF
INHALED, SWALLOWED, ABSORBED THRU SKIN. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS,
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. CAUSES MODER ATE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY
CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, INCOORDINATION. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES VOMITIN G, NAUSEA,
DIARRHEA, IRRITATION OF MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH. SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSES DRYING OF SKIN; HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THRU SKIN. INHALATION:
EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND I
NCOORDINATION. CAUSES (OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT OR ONE OF ITS INGREDIENTS
PRESENT 0.1% OR MORE IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE/CHRONIC (CON'T): MODERATE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION; MAY DAMAGE TISSUE. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN)
EFFECTS: DERMATITIS, RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DAMAGE, LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE, CORNEAL DAMAGE, PULMONARY EDEMA.
PRINCIPLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: ORAL, DERMAL-SKIN, EYES, INHALATION,
ABSORPTION THROUGH THE SKI N. CONTAINS BENZENE AND TOLUENE WHICH
APPEAR ON THE NAVY OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS LIST.
CONSULT APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND
EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, LIVER, KIDNEY.

First Aid:INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SLOWLY DILUTE WITH 1-2
GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK & SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,
PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IN CASE OF CONTACT, OR SUSPECTED
CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES & GET MED ATTENTION AFTER FLUSHING. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
NONE KNOWN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=-12.C, 10.4F
Autoignition Temp:=465.C, 869.F
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:12
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM,
WATER MIST.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. WEAR
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE:
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE IS EXPECTED; MATERIAL HAS A
FLASHPOINT BELOW 200F. SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: NO.

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE, SCRAPE OR SOAK UP IN AN INERT MATERIAL
AND PUT IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED IN CONTROL MEASURES SECTION. REMOVE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. WARN OTHER WORK ERS OF SPILL. INCREASE AREA
VENTILATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GROUND STRAP. RECOMMENDED STORAGE
IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER BELOW 30C (85F). KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS; IF EXPOSED TO HIGH VAPOR
CONCENTRATION, LEAVE AREA AT ONCE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES. USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT (OTHER
PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:HANDLING/STORAGE (CON'T): INHALE VAPORS. DANGER!
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. EMPTIED CONTAINERS MAY RETAIN HAZARDOUS
PROPERTIES. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD ON OR NEAR THE CONTAINER.

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF TLV
EXCEEDED OR OVEREXPOSURE IS LIKELY.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION. USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI-APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FULL
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HMIS/NFPA HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS: HEALTH-2, FLAMMABILITY-3,
REACTIVITY-1. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL (CON'T): DENSITY (KG/M3): 855.
ACID/ALKALINITY (MEQ/G): UNKNOWN. SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENT
(STATE SOLVE NT): SOLUBLE, TOLUENE. CHEMICAL FAMILY/USE: SILICONE
SOLUTION. FORMULA: MIXURE. ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM): 100.

Vapor Density:NOT APP.
Spec Gravity:(WATER=1): 0.8
VOC Pounds/Gallon:694
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:REACTS
Appearance and Odor:PINK LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:~80

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME.
AVOID ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
SILICON DIOXIDE, OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE LD50 ORAL,RAT (MG/M3): BENZENE - 3800;
ETHYL SILICATE - N/A; ACETONE - 5800; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL - 5840;
TOLUENE - 5000; N-BUTYL ALCOHOL - 790; SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME
SILSQXNS - > 40,000 ESTM. ACUTE LD50 DERMAL, RBT (MG/M3): BENZENE
- NONE FOUND; ETHYL SILICATE - N/A; ACETONE - 20,000; ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL - 13,000; TOLUENE - 14,000; N-BUTYL ALCOHOL - 4200;
SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS - NONE FOUND. ACUTE LC50
INHALATION (MG/L): BENZENE - 10,000 PPM/7HR RAT; ETHYL SILICATE -
N/A; ACETONE - N/A. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL - 12,000 PPM/8HR RAT; TOLUENE
- 5320 PPM/8HR (MUS); N-BUTYL ALCOHOL - 8000 PPM/4HR RAT;
(ECOLOGICAL)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL FATE INFO: NO DATA AT THIS TIME.
TOXICOLOGICAL (CON'T): SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS - >535
MG/L ESTM. AMES TEST: BENZENE- UNKNOWN; ETHYL SILICATE - N/P;
ACETONE - UNKNOWN; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL - UNKNOWN; TOLUENE - UNKNOWN;
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL - N/P; SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS - N/P.
OTHER: BENZENE- TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL LD50 & LC50; ETHYL SILICATE -
NONE; AC ETONE - NONE; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL - TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL,
DERMAL & INHALATION; TOLUENE - TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL, DERMAL &
INHALATION; N-BUTYL ALCOHOL - TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL, DERMAL &
INHALATION; SILANO L/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS - NONE.

Transport Information:DOT SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S.
(ACETONE & TOLUENE). DOT HAZARD CLASS: 3. DOT LABEL(S): FLAMMABLE
LIQUID. UN/NA NUMBER: UN1993. PLACARDS: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. IATA:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S. (AC ETONE & TOLUENE), 3, UN1993, II,
RQ=5000 LB (ACETONE), RQ=1000 LB (TOLUENE). IMO IMDG-CODE: 3.2.
IMDG PG. 3230. EMS NO: EMS. NO. 3-07, SUBSECTION 4.2 OF MFAG.
EUROPEAN CLASS: RID (OCTI): 3. ADR (EVE): 3,2301, 1A. RAR (IATA):
3.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302: NONE FOUND. 311, 312 HAZARD
CLASS: ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD. FIRE HAZARD. 313
CHEMICALS: PRODUCT CONTAINS TOXIC CHEMICALS LISTED BELOW WHICH ARE
SUBJECT TO SECTION 313 R EQUIREMENTS: N-BUTANOL (CAS# 71-36-3),
TOLUENE (CAS# 108-88-3). ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL GUIDANCE (CON'T):
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FLAMMALBE/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENTS. MATERIALS OF
CONSTRUCTION/COMPATIBILITY: MA TERIAL IS COMMONLY STORED IN CLOSED
STAINLESS STEEL OR GLASS LINED STEEL PIPING & STORAGE TANKS (AT
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE). ANY OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS REINFORCE
FIBERGLASS, PLASTIC, ETC, MUST BE TESTED FOR COMPATIBILITY BEFORE
(FEDERAL REGS)
Federal Regulatory Information:CPSC CLASSIFICATION: NA. WHMIS HAZARD
CLASS: B2 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, D2B TOXIC CHEMICALS. WHMIS TRADE
SECRET: NONE. EXPORT: SCHDLE B/HTSUS: 3208.90 POLYMER SOLUTION.
ECCN: EAR99. THIS PRODUCT, OR ITS CO MPONENTS ARE ON THE AUSTRALIAN
INVENTORY (ACOIN). SARA (CON'T): USE. CONSULT SUPPLIER FOR
MATERIALS FOR GASKETS, PACKING, ETC. CONDITION FOR SAFE STORAGE:
BULK STORAGE DESIGN FACTORS TO CONSIDER AR E VENTING, DIKING,
SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN TANKS & OTHER STRUCTURES. STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS SHOUL D BE DETERMINED THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH
QUALIFIED DESIGN & FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS & FIRE INSURANCE
CARRIERS. (STATE REGS)
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CAL IFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CHEMICALS:
BENZENE (CAS# 71-43-2) AND TOLUENE (CAS# 108-88-3). FEDERAL REGS
(CON'T): TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MAY BE FOUND IN PAMPHLET NFPA 38 OR
FACTORY MUTUAL HANDBOOK OF INDUSTR IAL LOSS PREVENTION. RECOMMENDED
TANK DESIGN: FOR PRESSURE VESSELS, SEE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANIC
AL ENGINEERS (ASME) CODE, SECTION VIII, 58 PSIG MINIMUM PRESSURE &
FULL VACUUM. STORAGE EQUIPMENT: CORROSION PROTECTION, (OTHER
INFORMATION)