Material Safety Data Sheet
Westinghouse Grease 53701QB MSDS No. WS 53701QB
Date of Preparation: 2/24/99 Revision Date: 2/21/01
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product/Chemical Name: Westinghouse Grease 53701QB
General Use: Lubricating Grease
Manufacturer: Nye Lubricants, Inc.
12 Howland Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719 U.S.A.
Telephone: (508) 996-6721 (8:00AM - 5:00PM ET weekdays)
Nights and weekends (Medical Emergencies ONLY): CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name CAS Number % wt or %
vol
Hydrotreated heavy paraffinic petroleum distillate 64742-54-7 <= 100.0
Solvent dewaxed heavy parraffinic petroleum distillate 64742-65-0 <= 100.0
Solvent dewaxed petroleum residual oil 64742-62-7 15.0 鈥? 40.0
Zinc Salt 68649-42-3 0.9
Zinc Sulfide 1314-98-3 0.8
Lead, bis(2-hydroxybenzoato-O1, O2)-, (T-4)- 15748-73-9 0.5
Naphthenic Acid 1338-24-5 0.4
Product formulation is Proprietary
No other ingredients are known to be hazardous under normal usage.
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL NIOSH
Ingredient TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
Zinc Salt NE NE NE NE NE NE NE
Zinc Sulfide NE NE NE NE NE NE NE
0.05 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 100 mg/m3
Lead Compound NE NE NE
Naphthenic Acid NE NE NE NE NE NE NE
5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 2500 mg/m3
Oil Mist NE NE
NE= None Established
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
HMIS
Emergency Overview 1
H
Summary of risks: May irritate eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. Inhalation of 1
F
oil mist or vapors from material at high temperatures may irritate respiratory passages. 0
R
PPE鈥?
Potential Health Effects 鈥燬ec. 8
Eye Contact: May cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Oil mist and vapors at high temperatures may irritate respiratory passages.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation at high temperatures, eye contact, skin contact.
Target Organs: Respiratory passages at high temperatures, eyes, skin.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: None known.
Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list Westinghouse Grease 53701QB or its ingredients as carcinogens.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms
persists.
Inhalation: If symptoms develop, remove affected person from source of exposure into fresh air. Get immediate medical
attention. If person is not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen if available.
Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician.
Page 1 of 3
MSDS No. WS 53701QB Westinghouse Grease 53701QB Revision: 2/21/01
Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point: over 400掳F (204掳C)
Flash Point Method: CC, ASTM D93
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): N/A
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): N/A
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Foam, Dry Chemical, Water Spray
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide and small amount of other toxic fumes.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Wear a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective
clothing. Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Spill Response: Observe precautions from other sections. Contain any spill with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and
entry into drains, sewers or bodies of water. Wipe or scrape up grease and place it in a proper container for disposal. Wash
walking surfaces thoroughly to reduce slipping hazard. Follow applicable OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120), state and local
regulations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Exercise ordinary care in handling industrial lubricants. Avoid contamination of cigarettes or other
tobacco products. Wash hands thoroughly before eating or smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse.
Users should be alert to the possibility that very small percentages of the population may display unexpected allergic reactions
to otherwise innocuous industrial lubricants and raw materials.
Storage Requirements: Do not store in open or unlabeled containers. Store away from incompatibles.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. Wear safety glasses or chemical goggles in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. Wear chemical protective gloves. Depending upon conditions of use, additional protection
may be necessary such as a face shield, apron, etc.
Ventilation: Local ventilation is generally not necessary under normal conditions of use with adequate general ventilation.
Ventilation and other forms of engineering controls are the preferred means for controlling chemical exposures.
Respiratory Protection: Avoid breathing oil mist. Respiratory protection is generally not necessary under normal conditions of
use with adequate general ventilation.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in work area.
Other Precautionary Information: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this
material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor: Smooth, black grease with slight Water Solubility: Not Determined
odor Boiling Point: Not Determined
Vapor Pressure: Not Determined Dropping Point: Not Determined
Vapor Density: Not Determined % Volatile: Not Determined
Formula Weight: Not Calculated Evaporation Rate: Not Determined
Specific Gravity (H2O=1, at 4 掳C): 0.89 at 25oC
pH: Not Determined
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Westinghouse Grease 53701QB is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling
conditions.
Polymerization: This product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing materials
Conditions to Avoid: Pyrolysis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal oxidative decomposition of Westinghouse Grease 53701QB can produce sulfur
oxides, carbon monoxide as well as small amounts of other toxic fumes.
Section 11- Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Environmental Fate and Effects: No data has been established for this product.
Page 2 of 3
Revision: 2/21/01 Westinghouse Grease 53701QB MSDS No. WS 53701QB
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Contact a licensed waste-disposal contractor for detailed recommendations.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements: Many states classify waste lubricants as 鈥渉azardous鈥?, which means disposal only by a
licensed firm. Follow applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101): Not Regulated
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
TSCA:
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
EPA Regulations:
SARA 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard Yes Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No Reactive Hazard No
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard No Fire Hazard No
SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372) CAS Number %
Zinc Compound N/A 1.7
Lead Compound N/A 0.5
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355) CAS Number % Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
No ingredients listed
CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302) CAS Number % Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Zinc Compound N/A 1.7 1 lb.
Lead Compound N/A 0.5 1 lb.
Naphthenic Acid 1338-24-5 0.4 100 lbs.
Section 16 - Other Information
Prepared By: WMM
Disclaimer: While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, Nye
Lubricants, Inc. makes no warranty with respect thereto and disclaims all liability with respect thereon.
Page 3 of 3
|