DOW CORNING CORP -- HIGH VACUUM GREASE  -- 9150-00-929-5094
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HIGH VACUUM GREASE
MSDS Date:03/12/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-929-5094
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:3901 SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD
Box:997
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-496-5900 0R 517-496-6000
Emergency Phone Num:517-496-5900
Preparer's Name:JACK L. SHENEBERGER
CAGE:5D028
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:3901 S SAGINAW RD
Box:997
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48686-0997
Country:US
Phone:517-496-6000/517-496-6315
CAGE:5D028
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:2200 W SALZBURG RD
Box:City:AUBURN
State:MI
ZIP:48611
Country:US
Phone:517-496-4388
CAGE:71984

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL/SILICA, AMORPHOUS
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TD (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TD (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT AVAILABLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:MILD IRRITATION,REDNESS &
    DRYNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN.SKIN:A SINGLE EXPOSURE(24-48 HRS)
    CAUSES NO ADVERSE EFFECTS.INHALATION:NO INJURY IS LIKELY IF SHORT
    EXPOSURE(<8 HRS).ORAL:SMALL AMOUNTS  TRANSFERRED TO THE MOUTH BY
    FINGERS DURING USE SHOULD NOT INJURE.LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE
    DISCOMFORT.CHRONIC-UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:MILD EYE IRRITATION, REDNESS & DRYNESS SIMILAR
    TO WINDBURN. A SINGLE SKIN EXPOSURE (24-48 HRS) CAUSES NO ADVERSE
    EFFECTS. NO INJURY IS LIKELY IF SHORT INHALATION EXPOSURE (<8 HRS).
    SMALL AMOUNTS TRANS FERRED TO THE MOUTH BY FINGERS DURING USE
    SHOULD NOT INJURE. LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER.SKIN:WIPE OFF EXCESS AND
    WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER.INHALED/ORAL:NO FIRST AID SHOULD BE
    NEEDED.IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP,SEE PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:>250F,>121C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CO2, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP EXCESS GREASE. CLEAN AREA WITH
    APPROPRIATE CLEANER OR USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO TAKE CARE OF ANY
    OIL-LIKE RESIDUES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE AWAY FROM FLAMES & HIGH
    TEMPERATURES.
Other Precautions:MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF
    CONTAMINATED LEATHER ARTICLES ,INCLUDING SHOES,THAT CANNOT BE
    CLEANED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT ORDINARY REQUIRED. USE A NIOSH-APPROVED
    ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:WASH HANDS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRACES OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    FORM AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 150C IN THE PRESENCE OF AIR. PROVIDE
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN HANDLING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V7
Vapor Pres:< 5
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:< O.1%
Appearance and Odor:PASTE-LIKE, SOME COLOR - VERY LITTLE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICONE DIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    TRACES OF CARBON MONOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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