Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 891-2, 891-104 Apiezon® L Grease                               `                             

Issue Date (01-01-08)

Review Date (06-04-08)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Apiezon® L Grease

Manufacture/Supplier: M&I Materials LTD, Manchester, UK

Synonym: Apiezon® L Grease

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 247-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
Hydrocarbon Grease  (8012-95-1)		ND	ND	ND	ND	ND

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Yellow semi solid

Immediate effects: This product is not classified as hazardous.

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Skin
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Acute
Eyes: May cause transient irritation.

Skin: ND

Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Inhalation: Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely.

Chronic Exposure: Skin; Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause skin disorders.

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: None

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Irrigate with copious quantities of water.

Skin Contact: None envisaged.
Inhalation: None envisaged.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention

Note to physician

Treatment: NIF

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: NIF

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: >200°C
Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: >250°C
Fire Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam, or water fog. Do not use water jets.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NIF
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

Hazardous combustion products: None known.

DOT Class: Not regulated

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Spilt product constitutes a slip hazard. Place in containers for disposal.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: No special precautions required.

Storage temperature: Ambient.

Storage Pressure: NA

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: None required.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: None required under normal conditions.

Protective gloves: ND
Skin protection: ND
Eye protection: ND
Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2). Wash hands after use. Avoid prolonged exposure.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Yellow semi solid

Odor (threshold): None

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.896

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND

Vapor Density (air=1): ND

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND

Boiling Point: ND

Freezing point / melting point: 42°C to 52°C
pH: NA
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Molecular Weight: ND

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Temperature > 120°C

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: Oral LD50 (RAT) >2g/kg. Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) > 2g/kg.

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: When used and/or disposed of as indicated no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.

Chemical Fate Information: Mobility: Non-volatile/insoluble in water. Degradability: Slowly biodegradable in aerobic conditions.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: NIF

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not classified as hazardous for transport by air, sea or road.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: NIF

SARA Title III:

RCRA: NIF

TSCA: All chemical substances in this material are included on the TSCA inventory of chemical substances

CERCLA: NIF

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: NIF

Europe EINECS Numbers: NIF

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: NIF

European Risk and Safety Phrases: NIF

European symbols needed: NIF

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: NIF

Hazard Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

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