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White Lithium Grease
81981
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: White Lithium Grease
Item No.: 81981
Part No.: 195DA
Product Type: Aerosol lubricant
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS No. %
n-HEPTANE 142-82-5 40-45
BUTANE 106-97-8 25-30
Petroleum Oil 64741-56-6 15-20
Lithium mixture Proprietary 5-10
PROPANE 74-98-6 5-10
Ingredients which have exposure limits
Exposure Limits (TWA) ACGIH OSHA OTHER
Ingredients (TLV) (PEL)
n-HEPTANE 400 ppm TWA 500 ppm TWA None
1640 mg/M3 1600 mg/M3
BUTANE 800 ppm TWA 800 ppm TWA None
1900mg/M3 1900mg/M3
PROPANE Asphyxiant 1000 ppm None
1800 mg/m3
Exposure Limits (STEL) ACGIH OSHA
Ingredients (TLV) (PEL)
n-HEPTANE 500 ppm 500 ppm
2050 mg/M3 2000 mg/M3
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxicity: Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory system.
May cause nervous system depression. Extreme
overexposure may result in unconsciousness and
possibly death.
Reports have associated repeated and prolonged
overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and
nervous system damage.
Primary Routes of Entry: Exposure may be by inhalation and/or skin or eye
contact, depending on conditions of use. To
minimize exposure, follow recommendations for
proper use, ventilation, and personal protective
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (continued)
equipment.
Signs and symptoms
of Exposure: Headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of
coordination are indications of excessive exposure
to vapors or spray mists. Redness and itching or
burning sensation may indicate eye or excessive
skin exposure.
Existing Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure: None generally recognized.
Literature Referenced Carcinogen
Ingredients Target Organ and Other Health Effects NTP IARC OSHA
n-HEPTANE CNS IRR NO NO NO
BUTANE CAR CNS IRR NO NO NO
Petroleum Oil No Data NO NO NO
Lithium mixture No Data NO NO NO
PROPANE CAR CNS IRR NO NO NO
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Abbreviations
CAR Cardiac CNS Central nervous system
IRR Irritant
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Do not induce vomiting. Give several
glasses of water. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If affected, remove from exposure. Restore
breathing. Keep warm and quiet.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
reuse.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Less than 0掳F (Propellant) Method: Tag closed cup
Recommended
Extinguishing Agents: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical
Full protective equipment including self-contained
breathing apparatus should be used. Water spray
may be ineffective. If water is used, fog nozzles
are preferable. Water may be used to cool
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (continued)
containers to prevent pressure build-up and
possible autoignition or explosion when exposed
to extreme heat.
Hazardous Products formed
by Fire or Thermal Decomp Irritating organic vapors; oxides of carbon.
Unusual Fire or
Explosion Hazards: Isolate from heat, electrical equipment, sparks,
and open flame. Closed containers may explode when
exposed to extreme heat. Application to hot
surfaces requires special precautions. During
emergency conditions overexposure to decomposition
products may cause a helath hazard. Symptoms may
not be immediately apparent. Obtain medical
attention.
Explosive Limits:
(% by volume in air)Lower 1.1%
(% by volume in air)Upper 10.0%
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken in case
of spill or leak: Remove all sources of ignition. Maintain good
ventilation. Soak up with an inert absorbent.
Store in a closed container until disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
(Contact Loctite Customer Service 1-800-243-4874 for shelf Life information)
Handling: Keep away from heat, sparks or open flame. Vapors
will accumulate readily and may ignite explosively
Keep away from eyes. Avoid breathing of vapor and
mists.Avoid skin contact. During use and until all
vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated. Do not
smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and
heaters. Turn off stoves, electric tools and
appliances, and other sources of ignition. Consult
NFPA Code. Use approved bonding and grounding
procedures. Do not puncture, incinerate, or expose
to temperature above 120掳F. Heat from sunlight
radiators, stoves, hot water, and other heat
sources could cause container to burst. Do not
take internally. Keep out ot the reach of children
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating
and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Wash hands after using.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eyes: Wear safety spectacles with unperforated
sideshields.
Skin: Chemical resistant gloves.
Ventilation: Local exhaust preferable. General exhaust
acceptable if the exposure to materials in Section
II is maintained below applicable exposure limits.
Refer to OSHA Standards 1910.94, 1910.107,
1910.108. If personal exposure cannot be
controlled below applicable limits by ventilation,
wear a properly fitted organic/particulate
respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for protection
against materials in Section II.
See Section 2 for Exposure Limits.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White liquid
Odor: Solvent
Boiling Point: Range: Less than 0掳F to 212掳F.
pH: Does not apply
Solubility in Water: Not available
Specific Gravity 0.68 (Base only)
Volatile Organic Compound
(EPA Method 24) 75%; 510 grams per liter of material
(Less federally exempt solvents)
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: More than 1 (base only)
Evaporation Rate
(Ether = 1) Faster
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility: None
Hazardous Decomposition
Products (non-thermal): None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended methods of
disposal: Do not incinerate. Depressurize container.
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and
and local regulations.
EPA Hazardous Waste
Number D001 - Hazardous waste per 40CFR 261.21
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (49 CFR 172)
Domestic Ground Transport
Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity
Hazard Class or
Division: ORM-D
Identification Number: None
Marine Pollutant: None
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity (Not more than 500 ml);
Aerosols, flammable n.o.s. (More than 500 ml)
Class or Division: Class 9 (Not more than 500 ml);
Division 2.1 (More than 500 ml)
UN or ID Number: ID 8000 (Not more than 500 ml);
UN 1950 (More than 500 ml)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CA Proposition 65: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Estimated NFPA(R) Code:
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 4
Reactivity Hazard: 0
Specific Hazard: Does not apply
Estimated HMIS(R) Code:
Health Hazard: 2
Flammability Hazard: 4
Reactivity Hazards: 0
Personal Protection: See Section 8.
NFPA is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Assn.
HMIS is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Assn.
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Product Name: White Lithium Grease
Item No.: 81981
16. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Prepared By: Stephen Repetto
Title: Research Chemist, Health and Safety
Company: Loctite Corp., 1001 Tr Br Cr, Rocky Hill CT 06067
(24hr.) Phone: (860) 571-5100
Revision Date: January 22, 1996 Revision: 0003
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