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87 81 676 Special grease

87 81 676 Special grease


Specifications

Molykote VN 2461 C. 300 gramme cartridge.

Saab application

Universal joints, inner (Rzeppa) and outer.

Packaging

1

Transport

No restrictions apply when transporting this product.

Directives



Material safety data sheet


1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name

MOLYKOTE(R) VN-2461/C GREASE

Range of application

Lubricants

Manufacturer - supplier

Dow Corning Europe 62,

Rue General De Gaulle

1310 La Hulpe

Brussels, Belgium

Service

Dow Corning (Kista)

Tel: +46 (0)8-703 26 40

Web: www.galindberg.se

Emergencies

Dow Corning (Barry, GB 24h)

Tel: +44 1446732350

Dow Corning (Brussels, B)

Tel: +32 2 6552111

Health and safety information

Health, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Department, Dow Corning, Brussels, B.

Tel: +32 2 6552523



2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characteristics

Inorganic and organic compounds in mineral oil. (Preparation)



Chemical name

CAS-no.

Conc. (% w/w)

R-phrases

Remarks

Molybdenum disulphide

1317-33-5

3

In accordance with Council Directive 88/379/EEC (Article 3 [6a]).

Mineral oils

Mixture

86

"



Key

FB/FH/FM = Hazard code for fire/health/environment

T+ = Very toxic

T = Toxic

C = Corrosive

Xn = Harmful

Xi = Irritant

V = Moderately harmful

IK = Not subject to labelling

E = Explosive

O = Oxidizing

F+ = Extremely flammable

F = Highly flammable

N = Dangerous for the environment



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazards properties

-



4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation

Move to fresh air.

Skin

Rinse with water.

Eyes

Flush with water for 15 minutes.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

Other first aid information

None known.



5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder or fine water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

None known.

Unusual hazards during firefighting

None known.

Special procedures for firefighting:

Wear a full-face marks and protective clothing.

Other recommendations

None known.

Combustion products

Metal products. Silicon, carbon dioxide and traces of incompletely combusted carbon compounds. Formaldehyde.



6. SPILLAGE/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use suitable protective equipment. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not breathe spray or mist.

Environmental precautions

None established. Do not empty large quantities into drains.

Methods for cleaning up

Scrape up, collect and place in a lockable container.



7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Preventative handling procedures

Adequate ventilation must be provided. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not breathe spray or mist.

Storage

No particular measures required.

Unsuitable packaging materials

None known.

Not compatible

None known.

Other information

None known.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name

CAS-no.

Limits

Molybdenum disulphide

1317-33-5

10 mg/m 3 TWA (composition insoluble, with Mo).

Mineral oils

Mixture

1 mg/m 3 LLV

3 mg/m 3 STV



Exposure control

See section 7.

Respiratory equipment

Suitable respiratory protection should be worn if the product is used in large quantities, confined spaces or in other circumstances where the OEL may be approached or exceeded. Mask for organic vapours.

Hand protection

Wear plastic or rubber gloves in case of prolonged or repeated contact with the product.

Eye protection

Safety glasses.

Skin protection

Further protective equipment not normally necessary

Hygiene measures

Wash hands after use, especially before eating, drinking or smoking. Exercise standard good working hygiene.

Other information

In accordance with occupational exposure limits (AFS 1993:3).



9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form/state

Grease

Odour

Very little

Colour

Black

Boiling point/boiling point range

>150 °C

Flash point

> 200 °C

Vapour pressure

< 0.70 kPa

Relative density

~ 0.90

Solubility in water

< 0.10% w/w 10°C

Evaporation rate (ethylether = 1)

<1

Viscosity

Not established

Volatility (%)

< 5

Molecular weight

Not established.



10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Stable.

Conditions to avoid

None known.

Materials to avoid

Can react with strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products

The product can generate formaldehyde at temperatures above 150°C.



11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation 1

Exposure to mist may cause discomfort.

Skin 1

Repeated or prolonged contact may cause defatting of the skin, leading to dermatitis.

Eyes 1

Mildly irritating.

Ingestion 3

May cause serious damage by inhalation.

Other health hazard information

None known.

LC50

Not established.

LD50:

Not established.

1 Based on product test data.

2 Based on assessments from related products.

3 This information is based either on test data, extrapolation from tests on similar materials, review of component data, or a combination of these sources.



12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistence

Not know.

Degradability

Not applicable.

Mobility

Insoluble in water.

Accumulation

Not know.

Ecotoxicity, water

No known ecotoxic effects. Keep the product away from drains, watercourses, etc.

Ecotoxicity, ground

Not know.

This information is based either on test data, extrapolation from tests on similar materials, review of component data, or a combination of these sources.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product handling

Incineration or disposal in accordance with local regulations.

Packaging handling

Dispose of packaging in accordance with current regional and/or national regulations.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Road (ADR)

UN-no.

Hazardous goods

Marg no.

Class: free

Label

Hazard no.

Rail (RID)

UN-no.



Class: free

Label

Hazard no.

Sea (IMDG)

UN-no.

Class: free

Page

Label

Packing group:

IATA (air)

UN-no.

Class: free

Label

Other transport information

Not classed as hazardous goods with regard to transport regulations.



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

S-phases

S24/25

Avoid skin and eye contact.



S62

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Revised for the 3rd time in accordance with 93/18/EEC, 67/548/EEC and adapted to Council Directive 88/379/EEC.



National legislation

For product information in other EU languages, including national legislation, contact the sales representative at the address given above.

Ozone depleting chemicals

No ozone depleting chemicals are present or used in manufacture.

EINECS

All ingredients listed or exempt.

TSCA

All ingredients listed or exempt.

MITI

Not established

DSL

All ingredients listed or exempt.

AICS

All ingredients listed or exempt.



16. OTHER INFORMATION

General information

This material safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with Commission Directive 93/112/EC, 67/548/EEC, 91/155/EC and 88/379/EEC as well as their relevant amendments. Adaptations have been made for laws, regulations and administrative provisions relative to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations. It is the responsibility of persons in receipt of this material safety data sheet to ensure that the information contained herein is properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product. If the recipient subsequently produces a formulation containing the Dow Corning product, it is the recipient's sole responsibility to ensure the transfer of all relevant information from the Dow Corning Product Safety Data Sheet to their own material safety data sheet in compliance with Commission Directive 88/379/EEC. In such cases, the material safety data sheet shall be given its full name (e.g. Material Safety Data Sheet or Product Safety Data Sheet). All information and instructions provided in this material safety data sheet are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present material safety data sheet. Dow Corning shall not be held responsible for any defect in the product covered by this material safety data sheet, should the existence of such defect not be detectable considering the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. Please note: if you are a customers outside the EU who chooses a Dow Corning product, the safety information may differ reflecting the different compliance requirements of the region. This may entail differences in the presentation of risk classification information.

Issued

1994-04-22




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