Product ID:SILICONE POLYMER IN SOLVENT, SS4004
MSDS Date:02/09/2000
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-914-6970
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLPWP

GE SILICONES

260 HUDSON RIVER ROAD
WATERFORD, NY 12188
US

Emergency Phone: 518-237-3330

Info Phone: 518-237-3330

Preparer: ERNEST CARTER

Cage: 01139

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SILICONE PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEPT

WATERFORD, NY 12188 US

Telephone: 518-237-3330/800-332-3390

Cage: 01139

ETHYL SILICATE

CAS: 78-10-4

RTECS: VV9450000

OSHA PEL 850 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 85 MG/M3;10 PPM

ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 2400 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1780 MG/M3;750 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

BENZENE

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

OSHA PEL see 1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 32 MG/M3;10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

TOLUENE

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL see Table Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 188 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

OSHA PEL 980 MG/M3;400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 983 MG/M3;400 PPM

N-BUTYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 71-36-3

RTECS: EO1400000

OSHA PEL 300 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS

CAS: 68554-67-6

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES VOMITING, NAUSEA, AND DIARRHEA IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH,
THROAT, AND STOMACH. SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES DRYING OF THE
SKIN.HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THRU THE SKIN. INHALATI ON: CAUSES
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND INCOORDINATION. CAUSES MODERATE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION MAY DAMAGE TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:THIS PRODUCT CONTANS A COMPONENT THAT SHOWED
UNEXPECTED ACUTE TOXICITY TO PREGNANT RABBITS IN A GAVAGE STUDY
CONDUCTED BY THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION. THERER WERE NO
UNEXPECTED TOXIC EFFECT S IN PREGNANT RATS EXPOSED IN THE SAME
STUDY. NO DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS WERE NOTED IN EITHER STUDY. EFFECT
LEVELS IN RABBITS WERE SEVERAL TIMES THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE WHICH
WOULD OCCUR AT THE TLV FO THIS COMPONENT. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
METHYLPOLYSILOXANES WHICH CAN GENERATE FORMALDEHYDE AT
APPROXIMATELY 300 DEGREES FARENHEIT AND ABOVE, IN ATMOSHERES WHICH
CONTAIN OXYGEN. FORMALDEHYDE IS A SKIN AND R ESPIRATORY SENSITIZER,
EYE AND THROAT IR
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY LIVER, KIDNEY.

First Aid:INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMINTING. SLOWLY DILUTE WITH 1-2
GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHIN G AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION:
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION, PREFERAB LY MOUTH TO MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT
GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT, OR
SUSPECTED CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=-12.2C, 10.F
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:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.

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 THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTION. REMOVE
SOURCES OF IGNITION. WARN OT HER WORKERS OF SPILL. INCREASE AREA
VENTILATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GROUND STRAP. RECOMMENDED STORAGE
IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER BELOW 30 C (85 F). 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 A WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS.
DANGER
Other Precautions:DANGER EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. EMPTIED CONTAINERS MAY
RETAIN HAZARDDOUS 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:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES. MONOGOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:SHOWERS, EYEWASH STATIONS, USE IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:REACTS
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID PUNGENT PINK 100
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.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON DIOXIDE.
SILICON DIOXIDE. OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Toxicological Information:BENZENE ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG) 3,800 (RAT)
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L) 10,000PPM/7HR(RAT) ACETONE ACUTE
ORAL LD50 (MG/KG) 5,800 (RAT) ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG) 20,000
(RBT) ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL A CUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG) 5840 (RAT)
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG) 13,000 (RBT) ACUTE INHALATION LC50
(MG/L) 12,000 PPM/8HR (RAT) TOLUENE ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG) 5000
(RAT) ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG) 14000 (RBT) ACUTE INHALATION LC50
(MG/L) 5320 PPM /SHR(MUS) N-BUTYL ALCOHOL ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG)
790 (RAT) ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG) 4200 (RBT) ACUTE INHALATION
LC50 (MG/L): 8000 PPM/4HR (RAT)

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.

SARA Title III Information:(311,312) HAZARD CLASS: ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD:
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: FIRE HAZARD: (313) CHEMICALS: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS TOXIC CHEMICAL(S) LISTED BELOW WHICH IS (ARE) SUBJECT TO
THE REPORTING REQUIREME NTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR
PART 372.
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