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PRODUCT NAME : Fomblin Grease CR 861
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Fomblin Grease CR 861
Synonyms: None
Item Numbers: H113-50-116.
European Contact Details US Contact Details
BOC Edwards, Manor Royal, Crawley, BOC Edwards, 301 Ballardvale Street,
West Sussex, RH10 9LW, 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: 800-848-9800
Germany : +(49) 6420-82-410
Italy : +(39) 248-4471 24 Hr Emergency telephone number:
Chemtrec : 1-800-424-9300
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient % Weight Hazard Symbols Risk Phrases CAS No EINECS No
Base Oil (perfluoropolyether) N/A N/A 69991-67-9
Base Oil (perfluoropolyether) N/A N/A 69991-61-3
Thickener (Algoflon 鈥? PTFE) N/A N/A 9002-84-0
Anti-rust Additive N/A N/A 370097-12-4
Additional Information :
Preparation based on perfluoropolyethers and polytetrafluoroethylene.
3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
The product, when properly handled, according to good working and
Adverse Human Health Effects:
hygienic practices is not dangerous for the human health.
The product, when properly handled, according to good working and
Environmental Effects:
hygienic practices is not dangerous for the environment.
Thermal decomposition due to heating or fire releases harmful toxic and
Physical & Chemical Hazards:
corrosive gases, which have harmful effects for health and the
environment.
For short and long term exposure effects see Toxicological data section 11
Contact may cause redness and irritation.
Eye Effects:
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Contact may cause redness and irritation.
Skin Effects:
May cause abdominal pain and nausea.
Ingestion Effects:
Unlikely under normal conditions of usage.
Inhalation Effects:
Unknown.
Medical Conditions Aggravated :
NFPA Hazard codes HMIS Hazard codes Rating System
1 1 0 = No Hazard
Health Health
0 0 1 = Slight hazard
Flammability Flammability
0 0 2 = Moderate Hazard
Reactivity Reactivity
3 = Serious Hazard
4 = Severe hazard
Additional Information :
National Fire Protection Association Hazard Codes are designed for use by firefighters, sheriffs, or other
emergency response teams who are concerned with the hazards of burning or exploding materials. These NFPA
codes are not intended to address the hazards of this product other than in a fire situation.
HMIS codes are intended for use in everyday workplace settings to provide a rapid indication of the occupational
hazards associated with chemicals used in the workplace.
4. First Aid Measures
Wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyes:
Wash with soap and water.
Skin:
Inhalation: N/A
If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Drink water. Small amounts in mouth may be
Ingestion:
washed out. Seek medical attention in case of persistent pain.
Other Information: N/A
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water spray is recommended.
Extinguishing Media:
This product is not flammable or explosive but containers near fire should be
Fire and Explosion Hazard:
kept cool with water spray.
Self contained breathing apparatus. Protective clothing for skin and eyes
Special Protective Equipment
against corrosive vapours.
for Fire Fighters:
Thermal decomposition at temperatures above 260掳C releases HF and
Hazardous Decomposition:
COF2, which are toxic and corrosive gases.
For Flammability Properties - see section 9
6. Accidental Release Measures
Stop the release in safe conditions as soon as possible. Avoid the contact of
Personal Precautions:
the released product with ignition sources or hot surfaces. Refer to Section 8
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for Protective Clothing details.
Prevent the discharge of the product from entering drains, sewers and
Environmental Precautions:
watercourses
Contain spill. Prevent product from entering drains, sewers and watercourses.
Spill/Methods for Clean Up:
Absorb with absorbent material such as earth, sand or sawdust and collect in
suitable containers for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Avoid heating product above decomposition temperature
Handling:
Keep away from heat sources, combustible or explosive materials and
Storage:
incompatible substances (Refer to Section 10).
Product usually stored in polyethylene containers. Lined metal and glass
containers are also suitable. Unlined metal is unsuitable due to slow corrosion.
Additional Information :
Packaging: Product usually stored in polyethylene containers.
Recommended Materials: Metal, plastic, glass
Non 鈥? Suitable Materials: Not lined metals are unsuitable because of corrosion.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Ingredient ACGIH - TLV OSHA - PEL Occupational Exposure
Limits EH40 (UK)
HF TLV/CEILING 2.6 mg/mc 3 ppm
COF2 TLV/STEL 13.5 mg/mc 5 ppm
Additional Information :
Threshold limits of by products from thermal decomposition (ACGIH 2002).
Personal Protection:
Provide working area with adequate ventilation/aspiration systems and water
Engineering Measures:
wash facilities (eye-bath and emergency showers).
None required under normal conditions of use.
Respiratory Protection:
Rubber gloves, work-suit or rubber apron
Hand/Skin Protection:
Safety goggles.
Eye/Face Protection:
Hygiene Measures: DO NOT eat or smoke in areas where product is in use.
No Information available
Other/General Protection:
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
0 0
White, odourless N/A C F
Appearance and Odour Boiling Point
grease.
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0 0
No Data N/A C F
pH (as supplied) Melting Point
0 0
Not soluble N/A C F
Solubility in Water Freezing Point
0 0
N/A C F
Volatile Content by Auto Ignition
Volume
0 0
0.87 N/A C F
Specific Gravity Flash Point
<10-5 mmHg
Vapour Pressure
N/A
Flash Point Method
1.9 g/ml
Density
Partially soluble in fluorinated solvents
Solubility in organic
solvents
N/A = Not Applicable
Additional Information :
Decomposition temperature 260 掳C.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Stability:
Avoid heating above decomposition temperature. Avoid contact with strong
Material/Conditions to Avoid:
alkaline non-aqueous compounds. Avoid contact with Lewis acids (A1C13,
SbF5, CoF3) above 100掳C. Avoid contact with powdered magnesium,
aluminium and their alloys above 100掳C.
The product may decompose at temperatures above 260掳C with emission of
Hazardous Decomposition:
HF and COF2, which are toxic and corrosive gases. Metals promote the
decomposition.
Unknown.
Hazardous Polymerisation:
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:
No data available
LD50 value:
No data available
LC50 value:
Adverse Effects for the Human Health
Delayed and/or immediate effects after short and/or prolonged exposure:
No known effect.
Acute Toxicity:
Not an irritant. Decomposition product may cause severe irritation
Local effects/irritating power:
to skin, eyes and mucosae.
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Tumorigenic :
No known effect.
Reproductive :
No known effect.
Mutagenic :
Others :
No known effect.
Carcinogenicity :
Additional Information :
Not an irritant. Decomposition product may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes and mucosae.
Penetration Routes: Contact or ingestion of the product and Inhalation of gases from thermal decomposition.
12. Ecological Information
Elimination
No data currently available.
Persistence
No data currently available.
Degradability
Behaviour in the Aquatic Compartment
No data currently available.
Mobility
No data currently available.
Bio accumulation
Ecotoxicity
No data currently available.
Aquatic
No data currently available.
Terrestrial
13. Disposal Considerations
Send the waste product for thermal destruction by high temperate incinerators designed to burn fluorine
compounds.
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste and
act in accordance with local regulations.
Additional Information :
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14. Transport Information
Not classified as hazardous.
Product usually shipped in polyethylene containers of different capacities.
U.N. Number: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
ADR/RID: Not Classified
IMO/IMDG Not Classified
ICAO/Ita Not Classified
PARAMETER EUROPEAN CANADIAN TDG UNITED STATES DOT
Proper Shipping Name
Hazard Class
Identification Number
Shipping Label
15. Regulatory Information
European Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the Dangerous Substance 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
Classification Type: Not required
Hazard Class: None
Trade Name: FOMBLIN GREASE CR 861
Dangerous to supply : N/A
Risk Phrases : None
Safety Phrases : None
Hazard Symbols : None
United States Regulatory Information
Canadian Regulatory Information
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16. Other Information
Original Supplier Information:
- Ausimont S.p.A 鈥? Safety Data Sheet
- Data Banks IUCLID (1996), RTECS (1999), HSDB (1999) CHRIS (1999)
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This MSDS is compiled in accordance with ANSI Z400.1 and the EU Safety Data Sheet Directive 91/155/EEC
Glossary : CAS, Chemical Abstracts Service. TWA, Time-Weighted Average. STEL, Short Term Exposure Limit.
NFPA, National Fire Protection Association. HMIS, Hazardous Material Information Service. LD, Lethal Dose. LC,
Lethal Concentration. OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, US department of Labour. ACGIH,
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. EINECS, European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Substances. MSHA, Mine Safety and Health Administration. NIOSH, National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. SCBA, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. CFR, Code of Federal Regulations. RTECS, Registry of Toxic
Effects of Chemical Substances. IARC, International Agency for Research in Cancer. NTP, National Toxicology
Program, OEL, Occupational Exposure Limit. TLV, Threshold Limit Value. TSCA, Toxic Substances Control Act,
CMRG: Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Guideline, AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association
Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL).
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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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