PERMATEX INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION                                        07/02/97
                          ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
                          TELEPHONE: (860) 571-5100

                          MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET              Page 01 of 04

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 DATA SHEET              Page 04 of 04

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