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PRODUCT NAME : GREASE - APIEZON AP101
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Apiezon AP101 Grease
Synonyms: None
Item Numbers : H023-01-044
European Contact Details US Contact Details
BOC Edwards, Manor Royal, Crawley, BOC Edwards, 301 Ballardvale Street,
West Sussex, RH10 2LW, England Wilmington, MA 01887
General enquiries General enquiries
UK : +44 (0)1293 528844 +(1) 978-658-5410
France : +(33) 1 47 98 24 01 Toll Free: 1-800-848-9800
Germany : +(49) 89-991918-0
Italy : +(39) 0248-4471 24 h Emergency telephone number:
Chemtrec : 1-800-424-9300
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient % Weight CAS No Hazard class* Risk phrase*
Refined mineral oil, Percentage 65154-53-4 Not applicable Not applicable
thickening agent, composition
polytetrafluoroethylene not available
(PTFE)
*Hazard class & Risk phrase. These columns are only completed for ingredients which are classified as hazardous
under EU Directive (67/548/EEC, as amended) and are present in sufficient concentration to make the overall
substance hazardous. In all other situations, the column will be completed as 鈥淣ot applicable鈥?.
3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
This material when properly handled according to good working and hygienic practices is not dangerous to human
health and the environment. Product begins to release irritating and toxic fumes above 290 掳C/554 掳F.
For short and long term exposure effects see Section 11 Toxicological data
Eye Effects: May cause transient irritation.
Skin Effects: Repeated and prolonged contact may cause skin disorders.
Ingestion Oral May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Effects:
Inhalation Effects: Low volatility makes hazardous inhalation effects unlikely. The thermal decomposition
vapours of fluorinated polymers may cause polymer fume fever with flu like symptoms in
humans, especially when smoking contaminated tobacco.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May aggravate pre-existing eye and skin disorders
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NFPA Hazard codes HMIS Hazard codes Rating System
Health 1 Health 1 0 = No Hazard
Flammability 1 Flammability 1 1 = Slight hazard
Instability 0 Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
4 = Severe hazard
4. First Aid Measures
Irrigate with copious quantities of water.
Eyes:
Wash with soap and water.
Skin:
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion/Oral:
None envisaged. If fumes produced at elevated temperatures are inhaled, remove to fresh
Inhalation:
air. If breathing problems occur, a qualified individual should administer oxygen or artificial
respiration as indicated. Seek immediate medical attention.
None.
Other Information:
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam or water fog. Do not use water jets.
No unusual hazards known. May liberate toxic gases at >500oC/932oF. Fire
Fire and Explosion Hazard:
may produce toxic fluorine compounds including hydrogen fluoride, phosgene
and perfluoroolefins. Direct water stream may cause violent frothing.
Special Protective Equipment In confined spaces, fire fighters should wear a self-contained breathing
for Fire Fighters: apparatus (SCBA) which meets appropriate standards operated in positive
pressure mode and full turnout gear.
For Flammability Properties - see Section 9
6. Accidental Release Measures
Remove grease and clean area to prevent slip hazard. Place recovered grease in containers. Prevent product from
entering drains, sewers and watercourses.
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7. Handling and Storage
Avoid handling at temperatures above 290 掳C/554 掳F without adequate ventilation. Do not carry cigarettes or cigars
or smoke in areas where this product is being used or stored. Greasy hands may contaminate tobacco products.
Smoking contaminated products may cause polymer fume fever. Wash thoroughly after handling and before meals
and breaks.
8.Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Ingredient 1 ACGIH - TLV - OSHA - PEL Occupational Exposure
Limits EH40 (UK)
5 mg/m3 - 8 H TWA2 5 mg/m3 - 8 H TWA 5mg/m3- 8h TWA3
Refined mineral oil
10 mg/m3 - STEL 10mg/m3 -STEL3
(as oil mist, mineral)
(as oil mist, mineral)
1
ACGIH recommends PTFE decomposition products be quantitatively determined in air as fluoride to provide an
index of exposure. Although no TLV is recommended, ACGIH states 鈥渁ir concentration should be controlled as low as
possible鈥?.
2
As sampled by method that does not collect vapour.
3
Recommendation by the manufacturer for oil mists.
Personal Protection:
Engineering Measures: None required under normal conditions of use.
Respiratory Protection: None required under normal conditions of use.
Hand/Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves. Avoid prolonged exposure.
Eye/Face Protection: Wear safety glasses.
Hygiene Measures: Practice good workplace hygiene. Do not eat or smoke when handling. Wash
hands after use and before eating.
Other/General Protection: None.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
0
C/ 0F
Appearance and Odour Brown semi solid. Faintly oily Boiling Point Not applicable
odour.
0
C/ 0F
pH (as supplied) No data available Melting Point >200/392
0
C/ 0F
Solubility in Water Insoluble Auto Ignition No data available
0
C/ 0F
Volatile Content by No data available Flash Point >250/482
Volume
0.981 @ 20oC/68oF
Specific Gravity
<1 x 10-5 @ 20oC <7.5 x 10-6 @ 68oF
Vapour Pressure (mbar) Vapour Pressure (Torr)
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable. Will not polymerise.
Avoid strong oxidising agents. Avoid temperatures >200oC/392oF.
Material/Conditions to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition will produce toxic fluorine compounds.
11. Toxicological Information
For a comprehensive description for the various toxicological (health) effects which may arise if the user comes into
contact with the substance or preparation refer to Section 3 Hazards Identification.
Animal Data:
LD50 value: Oral: >2g/kg (rat)
Dermal: >2g/kg (rabbit)
LC50 value: No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
No known carcinogenic or mutagenic effects.
Toxicity information for PTFE decomposition products:
Inhalation: PTFE decomposition products vary widely in toxicity in experimental animals. Four hour LC50s
(inhalation) for decomposition products range from 0.76 ppm (perfluoroisobutane) to 40,000 ppm (tetrafluoroethylene
monomer). Workers exposed to PTFE fumes produced at 350-380掳C (temperatures associated with liberation of
hexafluoroethane, perfluoroisobutylene and octafluorocyclobutene) exhibited symptoms consistent with polymer fume
3
fever at workplace air concentrations of 3.5 mg/m compounds containing fluorine.
Chronic: Repeated episodes of polymer fume fever may damage the lungs.
12. Ecological Information
When the product is used and/or disposed of as indicated, no adverse environmental effects are foreseen.
Mobility: the material is non volatile and insoluble in water.
Degradability: petrolatum base is slowly biodegradable in aerobic conditions; PTFE is biologically inert.
13. Disposal Considerations
The product and its packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. The product
must not be incinerated due to liberation of toxic gases at >500oC/932oF.
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14. Transport Information
This product is not classified as dangerous under transport regulations.
PARAMETER EUROPEAN CANADIAN TDG UNITED STATES DOT
Proper Shipping Name Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hazard Class Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Identification Number Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Shipping Label Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
15. Regulatory Information
European Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC, as amended)
and the Preparations Directive (88/379/EEC, as amended), implemented in the UK as the Chemical (Hazard
Information and Packing) Regulations 1994 (CHIP, as amended).
Classified as dangerous to supply : No
Risk Phrases : Not applicable
Safety Phrases : Not applicable
Symbols : None
United States Regulatory Information
All materials contained in this product are on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
SARA TITLE III - SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION:
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity.
Canadian Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification: D2B.
All ingredients contained in this product are included on the Canadian DSL
16. Other Information
This MSDS is compiled in accordance with ANSI Z400.1 and the EU Safety Data Sheet Directive 91/155/EEC.
Sources of information for this data sheet:
鈥? M & I Safety Data Sheet for Apiezon AP101 Grease. Issue date: October, 1998.
鈥? Communications with M & I Materials.
鈥? Edwards Publication 鈥楩luids and Sealants鈥?. Publication number 09-H021-20-895.
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Glossary : CAS, Chemical Abstracts Service; NFPA, National Fire Protection Association; HMIS, Hazardous
Material Information Service; LD, Lethal Dose; LC, Lethal Concentration; ACGIH, American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists; TLV, threshold limit value; OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, US department of Labour; PEL, Permissible exposure limit; EH40 (UK), HSE Guidance Note EH40
Occupational exposure limits; PPM, parts per million; TWA, Time-Weighted Average; STEL, Short Term Exposure
Limit; Canadian TDG, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods; US DOT,US Department of Transportation.
HSDB, Hazardous Substances Data Bank; RTECS, Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances; CHEMID,
Chemical Identification; DSL, Domestic Substances List ; TSCA, Toxic Substances Control Act Public Law 94-469:
CERCLA, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; EPCRA. Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act; CAA, Clean Air Act; US, SARA (Title III), Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act.; SARA 313, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Section 313; EHS, Extremely
Hazardous Substance; WHMIS, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
Revisions
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Although the information and recommendations in this data sheet are to the best of our knowledge correct, it is recommended that
you make your own determination of the material鈥檚 suitability for your purpose before you use it. The information contained in this
data sheet has been reproduced from the manufacturers data, the accuracy of this information is the responsibility of the
manufacturer. BOC Edwards accept no responsibility for damage of any nature resulting from the use of, or the reliance upon this
data sheet.
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