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

Product ID:DOW CORNING HIGH VACUUM GREASE
MSDS Date:03/14/1994
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:48686
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-496-6000
Emergency Phone Num:517-496-5900 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:POLY (DIMETHYLSILOXANE)
CAS:63148-62-9
RTECS #:JJ6484500
Fraction by Wt: 83%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
CAS:70131-67-8
Fraction by Wt: 7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE MILD
    IRRITATION.SKIN:SINGLE PROLONGED EXPOSURE(24-48 HOURS) IS UNLIKELY
    TO CAUSE HARM.INGEST:LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION.INHAL:NO INJURY EXPECTED FROM EXPOSURE OF LESS T HAN 8
    HOURS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:REDNESS AND DRYNESS SIMILAR TO WINDBURN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNLIKELY TO AGGRIVATE EXISTING
    MEDICAL CONDITIONS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

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

First Aid:NO FIRST AID SHOULD BE NEEDED.TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.

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

Flash Point:212F,100C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON
    DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT
    ADSORBANT(EG.CLAY);PLACE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL;CLEAN SPILL AREA TO REMOVE
    SLIPPERINESS,USING SEVERAL MOPPINGS OR USING SOLVENTS ,HI PRESS
    STEAM OR MILD CAUSTIC DTERGENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID CONTACT WITH
    OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AT A MINUMUM.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:V7
Spec Gravity:1.1
Viscosity:2*10 6CST
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS LIQUID,TRANSLUCENT WHITE,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS MAY CAUSE A REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE,SILICON
    DIXIDE,FORMALDEHYDE.

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

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

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