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DOW CORNING CORPORATION

Material Safety Data Sheet

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY

Dow Corning Corporation 24 Hour Emergency Telephone: (989) 496-5900


South Saginaw Road Customer Service: (989) 496-6000
Midland, Michigan 48686 Product Disposal Information: (989) 496-6315
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300

MSDS No.: 01642758 Revision Date: 2006/08/09

Generic Description: Molybdenum disulfide grease


Physical Form: Grease
Color: Black
Odor: Slight odor

NFPA Profile: Health 1 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0

Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Acute Effects

Eye: Direct contact may cause mild irritation.

Skin: No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure.

Inhalation: Material is not likely to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions. However, if
material is heated or high vapor concentration is attained, central nervous system depression
may occur, which is characterized by drowsiness, dizziness, confusion or loss of
coordination.

Oral: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.

Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects

Skin: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause defatting and drying of skin which may result in
skin irritation and dermatitis.

Inhalation: No known applicable information.

Oral: Repeated ingestion or swallowing large amounts may injure internally.

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure

No known applicable information.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure


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No known applicable information.

The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar compositions,
component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology information.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

None present. This is not a hazardous material as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes.

Skin: Remove from skin and wash thoroughly with soap and water or waterless cleanser. Get
medical attention if irritation or other ill effects develop or persist.

Inhalation: Material is not likely to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions. If material is
heated or vapor is generated, care should be taken to prevent inhalation. In case of exposure
to vapor, move to fresh air.

Oral: Get medical attention.

Notes to Physician: Treat according to person's condition and specifics of exposure.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: Not applicable.

Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.

Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.

Extinguishing Media: On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.

Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting large
fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to
your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.

Unusual Fire Hazards: None.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


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Containment/Clean up: Observe all personal protection equipment recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8.
Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Clean area as appropriate since
spilled materials, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Final cleaning may
require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of saturated absorbant or cleaning
materials appropriately, since spontaneous heating may occur. Local, state and federal laws
and regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material, as well as those materials
and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which federal,
state and local laws and regulations are applicable. Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide
information regarding certain federal and state requirements.

Note: See section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call (989) 496-5900, if additional information is
required.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact.

Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component Exposure Limits

There are no components with workplace exposure limits.

Engineering Controls

Local Ventilation: Recommended.


General Ventilation: Recommended.

Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling

Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.

Skin: Wash at mealtime and end of shift. Contaminated clothing and shoes should be removed as
soon as practical and thoroughly cleaned before reuse. Chemical protective gloves are
recommended.

Suitable Gloves: Nitrile Rubber. Viton(R).

Inhalation: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure
assessment demonstrates that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. IH
personnel can assist in judging the adequacy of existing engineering controls.
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Suitable Respirator: Respiratory protection is not needed under ambient conditions. If vapor is generated when
material is heated or handled, the following is advised. General and local exhaust ventilation
is recommended to maintain vapor exposures below recommended limits. Where
concentrations are above recommended limits or are unknown, appropriate respiratory
protection should be worn. Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and use
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators.

Personal Protective Equipment for Spills

Eyes: Use full face respirator.

Skin: Wash at mealtime and end of shift. Contaminated clothing and shoes should be removed as
soon as practical and thoroughly cleaned before reuse. Chemical protective gloves are
recommended.

Inhalation/Suitable Respiratory protection recommended. Follow OSHA Respirator Regulations (29 CFR
Respirator: 1910.134) and use NIOSH/MHSA approved respirators. Protection provided by air purifying
respirators against exposure to any hazardous chemical is limited. Use a positive pressure air
supplied respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are
unknown, or any other circumstance where air purifying respirators may not provide adequate
protection.

Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care.

Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may require
added precautions.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Form: Grease


Color: Black
Odor: Slight odor
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.9
Viscosity: Not determined.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure @ 25°C: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: Not determined.
pH: Not determined.
Volatile Content: Not determined.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.

Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing
specifications.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Stable.

Hazardous Hazardous polymerization will not occur.


Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid: None.

Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing material can cause a reaction.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition
products: Metal oxides. Fluorine compounds. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds.
Sulfur oxides. Formaldehyde.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Special Hazard Information on Components

No known applicable information.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate and Distribution

Complete information is not yet available.

Environmental Effects

Complete information is not yet available.

Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants

Complete information is not yet available.

Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria


Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/L) <=1 >1 and <=100 >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity <=100 >100 and <= 2000 >2000
This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment", ASTM STP 1179, p.34, 1993.

This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the
section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


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RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)

When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? No

State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal.Call (989) 496-6315, if additional
information is required.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)

Not subject to DOT.

Ocean Shipment (IMDG)

Not subject to IMDG code.

Air Shipment (IATA)

Not subject to IATA regulations.

Call Dow Corning Transportation, (989) 496-8577, if additional information is required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

TSCA Status: For R&D purposes only. One or more of the components of this product may not be listed on the
TSCA inventory of chemical substances. Product should be used solely for scientific
experimentation, research or analysis under the supervision of technically qualified individuals.

EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355):


None.

Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):


None.

Section 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370):


Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No
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Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372):


None present or none present in regulated quantities.

Note: Chemicals are listed under the 313 Toxic Chemicals section only if they meet or exceed a reporting threshold.

Supplemental State Compliance Information

California

Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

None known.

Massachusetts

CAS Number Wt % Component Name

7620-77-1 5.0 - 10.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate

7782-42-5 1.0 - 5.0 Graphite

New Jersey

CAS Number Wt % Component Name

64741-96-4 30.0 - 60.0 Solvent refined heavy naphthenic distillate (petroleum)

64741-88-4 15.0 - 40.0 Solvent-refined heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

64742-54-7 15.0 - 40.0 Hydrotreated heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

64742-65-0 15.0 - 40.0 Solvent dewaxed heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

None 7.0 - 13.0 Synthetic Sperm Oil

7620-77-1 5.0 - 10.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate

8001-78-3 1.0 - 5.0 Hydrogenated castor oil

None 1.0 - 5.0 Vendor proprietary formulation

64742-52-5 <1.0 Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic petroleum distillate

Pennsylvania
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CAS Number Wt % Component Name

64741-96-4 30.0 - 60.0 Solvent refined heavy naphthenic distillate (petroleum)

64741-88-4 15.0 - 40.0 Solvent-refined heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

64742-54-7 15.0 - 40.0 Hydrotreated heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

64742-65-0 15.0 - 40.0 Solvent dewaxed heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate

None 7.0 - 13.0 Synthetic Sperm Oil

7620-77-1 5.0 - 10.0 12-Hydroxy lithium stearate

7782-42-5 1.0 - 5.0 Graphite

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by: Dow Corning Corporation

These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or
implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally
applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and
determine whether they are appropriate.

(R) indicates Registered Trademark

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