PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
07/02/97
ROCKY HILL,
CONNECTICUT 06067
TELEPHONE:
(860) 571-5100
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White Lithium Grease
80345
1.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: White Lithium
Grease
Item No.: 80345
Part No.: WL-9
Product Type: Lubricant
2.
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS
No. %
Mineral oil
64742-52-5 85-90
Lithium soap
7620-77-1 1-10
ZINC OXIDE*
1314-13-2 1-10
* This component is listed as a SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical.
Ingredients which have exposure limits
Exposure Limits (TWA)
ACGIH OSHA OTHER
Ingredients
(TLV) (PEL)
Mineral oil 5 mg/m3
mist 5 mg/m3 mist 5 mg/m3 mist
ZINC OXIDE 5
mg/m3 fume 10 mg/m3 dust None
10
mg/m3 dust 5 mg/m3 respir
Exposure Limits (STEL)
ACGIH OSHA
Ingredients
(TLV) (PEL)
Mineral oil 10 mg/m3
mist None
ZINC OXIDE 10 mg/m3
fume 10 mg/m3 fume
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxicity: None known.
Primary Routes of Entry: NONE KNOWN
Signs and symptoms
of Exposure: None known.
Existing Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Literature
Referenced Carcinogen
Ingredients Target Organ and
Other Health Effects NTP IARC OSHA
Mineral oil IRR NO NO NO
Lithium soap No
Data NO NO NO
ZINC OXIDE BLO GAS
IMM IRR KID PAN RES SKI NO NO NO
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PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
07/02/97
ROCKY HILL,
CONNECTICUT 06067
TELEPHONE: (860) 571-5100
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Product Name: White Lithium
Grease
Item No.: 80345
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (continued)
Abbreviations
BLO Blood
GAS Gastrointestinal
IMM Immune system
IRR Irritant
KID Kidney
PAN Pancreas
RES Respiratory
SKI Skin
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce
vomiting. Keep individual calm.
Obtain medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to
fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain
medical
attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap
and water.
Eye Contact: Flush at least
15 minutes with water. Obtain
medical
attention.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 360°F Method: Cleveland open cup
Recommended
Extinguishing Agents: Water fog, foam, dry chemical
Hazardous Products formed
by Fire or Thermal Decomp Oxides of
carbon.
Unusual Fire or
Explosion Hazards:
None
Explosive Limits:
(% by volume in air)Lower Not available
(% by volume in air)Upper Not available
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken in case
of spill or leak: Take up with an inert absorbent. Store
in a
closed
container until disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Storage: Use normal
safety precautions.
(Contact Loctite Customer Service
1-800-243-4874 for shelf Life information)
Handling: Avoid
prolonged skin contact. Keep away from eyes.
PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
07/02/97
ROCKY HILL,
CONNECTICUT 06067
TELEPHONE:
(860) 571-5100
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Product Name: White Lithium
Grease
Item No.: 80345
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eyes: Safety glasses
or goggles.
Skin: Rubber or
plastic gloves.
Ventilation: Normal
mechanical ventilation can be used if
desired.
See Section 2
for Exposure Limits.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White paste
Odor: Bland
Boiling Point: 700 Degrees F
pH: Does not apply
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Specific Gravity 0.90
Volatile Organic Compound
(EPA Method 24) Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Evaporation Rate
(Ether = 1) Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility: None
Conditions to Avoid: Not available
Hazardous Decomposition
Products (non-thermal): None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended methods of
disposal: Incinerate following EPA and
local regulations.
EPA Hazardous Waste
Number NH - Not a RCRA Hazardous
Waste Material
PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
07/02/97
ROCKY HILL,
CONNECTICUT 06067
TELEPHONE:
(860) 571-5100
MATERIAL SAFETY
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Product Name: White Lithium Grease
Item No.: 80345
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT (49 CFR 172)
Domestic Ground Transport
Proper Shipping Name: Unrestricted
Hazard Class or
Division: Unrestricted
Identification Number: None
Marine Pollutant: None
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Unrestricted
Class or Division: Unrestricted
UN or ID Number: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CA Proposition 65: No Prop65
chemicals are known to be present.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Estimated NFPA(R) Code:
Health Hazard: 0
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity Hazard: 0
Specific Hazard: Does not apply
Estimated HMIS(R) Code:
Health Hazard: 0
Flammability Hazard: 1
Reactivity Hazards: 0
Personal Protection: See Section 8.
NFPA is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection
Assn.
HMIS is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings
Assn.
Prepared By: Jean B. Tobbe
Title: Environmental
Health & Safety Specialist
Company: Loctite Corp.,
1001 Tr Br Cr, Rocky Hill CT 06067
(24hr.) Phone: (860) 571-5100
Revision Date: January 22, 1996 Revision: 0014