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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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.: 02680068 Revision Date: 2005/05/09
Generic Description: Silicone
Physical Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Some odor
NFPA Profile: Health 0 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0
Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
2. OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
None present. This is not a hazardous material as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
3. 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: No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure.
Oral: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.
Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects
Skin: No known applicable information.
Inhalation: No known applicable information.
Oral: No known applicable information.
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.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush with water.
Skin: No first aid should be needed.
Inhalation: No first aid should be needed.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Comments: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 250 掳F / 121.1 掳C (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. Foam. 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.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following hazardous
decomposition products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide.
Formaldehyde.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment/Clean up: Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide information regarding certain federal and state
requirements. 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. Observe all personal protection
equipment recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8. 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.
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: None should be needed.
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.
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed.
Suitable Respirator: None should be needed.
Personal Protective Equipment for Spills
Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
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Inhalation/Suitable No respiratory protection should be needed.
Respirator:
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: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Some odor
Specific Gravity @ 25掳C: 1.11
Viscosity: 5000 cSt
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: > 100 掳C
Vapor Pressure @ 25掳C: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: Not determined.
pH: Not determined.
Volatile Content: 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.
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.
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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
RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)
When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste?
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.
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
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Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355):
None.
Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1330-20-7 0.7 Xylene
Section 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370):
Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372):
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
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
68083-19-2 > 60.0 Dimethyl siloxane, dimethylvinyl-terminated
68988-89-6 30.0 - 60.0 Dimethylvinylated and trimethylated silica
3555-47-3 1.0 - 5.0 Tetra(trimethylsiloxy) silane
Pennsylvania
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
68083-19-2 > 60.0 Dimethyl siloxane, dimethylvinyl-terminated
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68988-89-6 30.0 - 60.0 Dimethylvinylated and trimethylated silica
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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