Material Safety Data Sheet
ITW Performance Polymers - Versachem
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BATTERY NO CORRODE GEL
This product appears in the following stock number(s):
00911
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Tradename: BATTERY NO CORRODE GEL
General use: Lubricant.
Chemical family: Petroleum jelly
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY INFORMATION
ITW Performance Polymers - Versachem Emergency telephone number
2107 West Blue Heron Blvd. (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (CHEMTREC International): 703-527-3887
Other Calls: (561) 845-2425
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Abbr. Weight Percent ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: Other Limits
RESIDUAL OILS (PETROLEUM), n/e >35 5 ppm TWA 5 ppm TWA n/e
SOLVENT-DEWAXED
64742-62-7
5 mg/m3 TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA
DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM), n/e >35 n/e
SOLVENT-DEWAXED HEAVY
PARAFFINIC
64742-65-0
ORGANIC ANTIMONY n/e <5 n/e n/e n/e
15890-25-2
TRADE SECRET (Non-hazardous) n/e Balance n/e n/e n/e
MIXTURE
"TLV" means the Threshold Limit Value exposure (eight-hour, time-weighted average, unless otherwise noted) established by the American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. "STEL" indicates a short-term exposure limit. "PEL" indicates the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit. "n/e"
indicates that no exposure limit has been established. An asterisk (*) indicates a substance whose identify is a trade secret of our supplier and unknown
to us.
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Appearance, form, odor: Purple grease with mild odor
CAUTION!. Eye and skin irritant.
Potential health effects
Primary Routes of Exposure: Eye, skin, ingestion
Symptoms of acute overexposure
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation.
Eyes: Slightly irritating but does not cause eye tissue damage.
Inhalation: None known..
Ingestion: May cause gastric distress (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
Effects of Chronic Exposure: None known.
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Medical Conditions Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure:
Preexisting skin disorders.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; get medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep individual calm. Obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Recommended Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide, Water, foam
Flash point: >400掳F Method: COC
Lower Explosive Upper Explosive
Limit: n/d Limit: n/d
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Treat as oil fire. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards:
None.
Hazardous Products of Combustion:
Oxides of carbon
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Control: Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
Containment: Dike, contain and absorb with clay, sand or other suitable material.
Cleanup: Place in an appropriate waste container for disposal. Clean up spill thoroughly as residue is slippery.
Special procedures: Prevent spill from entering drainage/sewer systems, waterways and surface water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling precautions: Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Discard contaminated
leather articles.
Storage: Store away from heat.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls
Ventilation:
General ventilation is usually adequate.
Other engineering controls: N/A.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection: Safety glasses with side shields.
Skin protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (Neoprene, nitrile) and other gear as required to prevent skin contact.
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Respiratory protection: With good ventilation, none required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity: 0.95 Boiling Point: n/d
Melting point: n/d Vapor Density (Air=1): n/d
Vapor Pressure: n/d Evaporation Rate: n/d
VOC: Nil Solubility in water: Insoluble
pH (5% solution or slurry in water): n/d
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This material is chemically stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat.
Incompatabilities: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Products of Combustion: Oxides of carbon
Conditions under which hazardous polymerization may occur: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eye irritation: No data available.
Subchronic effects: None known.
Carcinogenicity, tertogenicity and mutagenicity: No data available.
Other chronic effects: None known.
Toxicological information on hazardous chemical constituents of this product:
Ingredient Oral LD50 (rat) Dermal LD50 (rabbit) Inhalation LC50 4hr (rat)
RESIDUAL OILS (PETROLEUM), SOLVENT-DEWAXED >5000 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg 2.18 mg/L/4h
64742-62-7
DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM), SOLVENT-DEWAXED >5000 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg 2.18 mg/L/4H
HEAVY PARAFFINIC
64742-65-0
ORGANIC ANTIMONY n/d n/d n/d
15890-25-2
TRADE SECRET (Non-hazardous) n/d n/d n/d
MIXTURE
'n/d' = not determined
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data available.
Mobility and persistence: No data available.
Environmental fate: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please see also Section 15, Regulatory Information.
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Recommended Method of Disposal: If material becomes a waste, it would not be a hazardous waste by RCRA criteria
(40CFR 261). Dispose of according to applicable federal, state and local regulations.
US EPA Waste Number: NH - Not a RCRA Hazardous Waste Material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Technical name: N/A
Hazard class: N/A
UN/ID Number: N/A
Packing group: N/A
Emergency Response Guide no: N/A
IMDG page number: N/A
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA:
All ingredients of this product are listed or are exempt from listing on the TSCA Inventory.
The following RCRA code(s) applies to this material if it becomes waste:
None
Regulatory status of hazardous chemical constituents of this product:
Ingredient Extremely Toxic Chemical** CERCLA RQ (lbs) 12B EXPORT
Hazardous* NOTIFICATION:
RESIDUAL OILS (PETROLEUM), SOLVENT-DEWAXED No No 0.0 Not required
64742-62-7
DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM), SOLVENT-DEWAXED No No 0.0 Not required
HEAVY PARAFFINIC
64742-65-0
ORGANIC ANTIMONY No No 0.0 Not required
15890-25-2
TRADE SECRET (Non-hazardous) No No 0.0 Not required
MIXTURE
*Consult the appropriate regulations for emergency planning and release reporting requirements for substances on the SARA Section 301 Extremely
Hazardous Substance List.
**Substances for which the "Toxic Chemical" column is marked "Yes" are on the SARA Section 313 list of Toxic Chemicals, for which release reporting
may be required. For specific requirements, consult the appropriate regulations.
For purposes of SARA Section 312 hazardous materials inventory reporting, the following hazard classes apply to
this material: Immediate health hazard
California regulations: For purposes of the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Prop 65),
this product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm..
Canadian regulations
WHMIS Hazard Class: Non-controlled
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) rating:
Health 1 Flammability 1 Physical Hazard 0
HMIS is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Assn.
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Revision Date: 02/16/2006
Revision Number: 3
The information and recommendations in this document are based on the best information available to us at the time of preparation, but we make no
other warranty, express or implied, as to its correctness or completeness, or as to the results of reliance on this document.
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