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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
24 Hour Emergency Telephone: (989) 496-5900
Dow Corning Corporation
South Saginaw Road Customer Service: (989) 496-6000
Midland, Michigan 48686 Product Disposal Information: (989) 496-6315
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS No.: 01013092 Revision Date: 2007/07/13
Generic Description: Silicone
Physical Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
NFPA Profile: Health 1 Flammability 3 Instability/Reactivity 0
Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects
Eye: Direct contact may cause temporary redness and discomfort.
Skin: No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure.
Inhalation: Vapor overexposure may cause drowsiness.
Oral: Swallowing large amounts may cause drowsiness.
Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects
Skin: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
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
No known applicable information.
The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar compositions,
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component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology information.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
107-51-7 > 60.0 Octamethyltrisiloxane
The above components are hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush with water.
Skin: No first aid should be needed.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if ill effects persist.
Oral: Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 86 掳F / 30 掳C (Tag Closed Cup)
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: On large fires use AFFF alcohol compatible foam or water spray (fog). On small fires use
AFFF alcohol compatible foam, CO2 or water spray (fog). 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: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Static
electricity will accumulate and may ignite vapors. Prevent a possible fire hazard by bonding
and grounding or inert gas purge. Fire burns more vigorously than would be expected.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment/Clean up: Remove possible ignition sources. Determine whether to evacuate or isolate the area
according to your local emergency plan. Observe all personal protection equipment
recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8. For large spills, provide diking or other
appropriate containment to keep material from spreading. If diked material can be pumped,
store recovered material in appropriate container. Clean up remaining materials from spill
with suitable absorbant. 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. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Do not take internally.
Static electricity will accumulate and may ignite vapors. Prevent a possible fire hazard by bonding and grounding or inert
gas purge. Keep container closed and away from heat, sparks, and flame.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component Exposure Limits
CAS Number Component Name Exposure Limits
107-51-7 Octamethyltrisiloxane Dow Corning guide: TWA 200 ppm.
Engineering Controls
Local Ventilation: Recommended.
General Ventilation: Recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling
Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Suitable Gloves: No special protection needed.
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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.
Suitable Respirator: 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: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
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. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Do not take internally.
Use reasonable care.
Comments: When heated to temperatures above 150 degrees C in the presence of air, product can form
formaldehyde vapors. Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard, a known skin and
respiratory sensitizer, and an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat, skin, and digestive system.
Safe handling conditions may be maintained by keeping vapor concentrations within the
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for formaldehyde.
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: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
Specific Gravity @ 25掳C: 0.816
Viscosity: 1 cSt
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: 152 掳C
Vapor Pressure @ 25掳C: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: Not determined.
pH: Not determined.
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Volatile Content: Not determined.
Flash Point: 86 掳F / 30 掳C (Tag Closed Cup)
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.
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: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide. Formaldehyde.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Special Hazard Information on Components
No known applicable information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate and Distribution
Air: Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes in air are degraded by reaction with hydroxyl radicals,
which is the dominant degradation process for most chemicals in the atmosphere.
Water: Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes have very low water solubility and evaporate to air.
Soil: Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes in soil are removed by several simultaneously
occurring processes including volatilization, hydrolysis, and clay-catalyzed degradation.
Environmental Effects
Toxicity to Water This product is volatile and has a very short half life in the aquatic environment and therefore
Organisms: does not present a risk to aquatic organisms.
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Toxicity to Soil Organisms: Due to its volatility, this product is unlikely to be found in the terrestrial compartment.
Bioaccumulation: Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes bioconcentrate in fish exposed under controlled
laboratory conditions that are not representative of conditions found in the environment.
Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants
Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes are efficiently removed (>90%) during wastewater treatment with approximately
equal amounts going to the atmosphere and the sludge. Low molecular weight volatile siloxanes in treated wastewater
effluent will be bound to particulate matter because of very low water solubility.
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
RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)
When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? Yes
Characteristic Waste:
Ignitable: D001
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)
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquids, n.o.s.
Hazard Technical Name: Octamethyltrisiloxane
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA Number: UN 1993
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): Flammable Liquid
Ocean Shipment (IMDG)
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Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Technical Name: Octamethyltrisiloxane
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA Number: UN 1993
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): flammable liquid
Air Shipment (IATA)
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
Hazard Technical Name: Octamethyltrisiloxane
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA Number: UN 1993
Packing Group: III
Hazard Class: Flammable Liquid
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: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
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: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: Yes
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Pressure: No
Reactive: No
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
No ingredient regulated by MA Right-to-Know Law present.
New Jersey
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
107-51-7 > 60.0 Octamethyltrisiloxane
Pennsylvania
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
107-51-7 > 60.0 Octamethyltrisiloxane
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.
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