MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: Product & Company Identification
Product Name: White Lithium Grease Aerosol
Product Number (s): 03080, 83080
Manufactured By: CRC Industries, Inc. (215) 674-4300
885 Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18974
24-Hour Emergency Information: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
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Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS ACGIH OSHA OTHER %
NUMBER TLV PEL LIMITS
Mineral Oil (heavy) 64741-96-4 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 (mist) 17-27
Isohexanes 107-83-5 500 ppm 500 ppm NE 27-37
n-Hexane 110-54-3 50 ppm 50 ppm NE < 10
Propane 74-98-6 NE 1000 ppm NE 10-20
Isobutane 75-28-5 NE NE 10000 ppm 10-20
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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Appearance & Odor: Off-white viscous material, solvent odor.
Danger: Extremely Flammable. Harmful or Fatal if Swallowed. Contents Under Pressure.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Irritation of respiratory tract, headaches, dizziness and central nervous system depression.
Eyes: Irritation, burning
Skin: Irritation
Ingestion: NA
Carcinogenicity: OSHA: No IARC: No NTP: No
Chronic Overexposure: Repeated overexposure may cause harm to nervous system.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing lung disorders.
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Section 4: First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary.
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash area with soap and water.
Ingestion: Call a physician. Do not induce vomiting.
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Product Name: White Lithium Grease Aerosol Product Number (s): 03080, 83080
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
<20o F
Flashpoint: Method: TCC LEL: ND UEL: ND
Extinguishing Media: CO2 , water fog and foam
Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal - CO2 and carbon monoxide
Fire-fighting Instructions: Remove containers from fire area if possible. Use self-contained
breathing apparatus for fire fighting. Aerosol cans may explode if heated
above 120o F.
NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 PPE: B
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill/Leak Procedures: Usually not a problem with aerosols. Area should be ventilated. Absorbent should be
used to pick up excess material. All used and unused product should be disposed of in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations.
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures: Store in a cool, dry area. Aerosol cans must be maintained below 120o F to prevent cans
from exploding.
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Adequate to prevent accumulation of vapors. Use mechanical means if necessary to
maintain levels below the exposure limits. If working in a confined space, follow applicable OSHA regulations.
Respiratory: Use NIOSH/MSHA compliant respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus above exposure
limits. Follow OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.134.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves and safety glasses. Use a splash apron and
boots if splashing occurs.
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Section 9: Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid Appearance & Odor: Off-white viscous material,
solvent odor
141o F (initial)
Specific Gravity: 0.7646 Boiling Point:
Freezing Point: NA Vapor Pressure: NA
Evaporation Rate: NA Vapor Density (air = 1) > air
pH: NA Solubility: Negligible in water
Volatile Organic Compounds:%: 75 g/L: 483 lbs./gal: 4.03
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: No
Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
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Product Name: White Lithium Grease Aerosol Product Number (s): 03080, 83080
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Long-term toxicological studies have not been conducted for this product. See Section 3 of this MSDS for
acute symptoms of overexposure and carcinogenicity information.
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Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No data available.
Environmental Fate: No data available for biodegradation.
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Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: This material if discarded may be hazardous waste under U.S. EPA RCRA regulations. All disposal
activities must comply with federal, state and local regulations. Contact your local or state environmental
agency for specific rules. Do not dump into sewers, on the ground or into any body of water.
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Section 14: Transportation Information
Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity
Hazard Class: ORM-D UN Number: NA Packing Group: NA
Label: NA Placard: NA
Special Provisions: NA
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Section 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: All components are either listed under TSCA or are exempt.
SARA Title III: Section 311/312: Acute/Pressure Section 313*: n-Hexane
CERCLA/Superfund (RQ): NA
Extremely Hazardous Substances: No
California Prop 65: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
* See section 2 for percentage
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Section 16: Additional Information
Prepared By: Adam M. Selisker Date: February 26, 2001
Technical Information: (800) 521-3168 CRC #: 568D
This information is accurate to the best of CRC Industries' knowledge or obtained from sources believed by
CRC to be accurate. Before using any product, read all warnings and directions on the label.
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service NA: Not Applicable
ppm: Parts per Million ND: Not Determined
TCC: Tag Closed Cup NE: Not Established
LEL: Lower Explosive Limit g/L: grams per Liter
UEL: Upper Explosive Limit lbs./gal: pounds per gallon
PPE: Personal Protection Equipment RQ: Reportable Quantity
COC: Cleveland Closed Cup
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