LPS LABORATORIES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Manufacturer's Name: Trade Name:
LPS Laboratories LPS White Lithium
Address:
4647 Hugh Howell Road Chemical Family: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Tucker, GA USA 30085-5052
Telephone Number: 770-934-7800 Part Numbers:
03816
Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec;
Outside U.S.: (703) 527-3887
PLAIN LANGUAGE HAZARD SUMMARY
Material Safety Data Sheets can be confusing. Federal and State laws require us to include a great deal of technical
information that probably won鈥檛 help the non-professional. LPS includes this 鈥淧LAIN LANGUAGE HAZARD SUMMARY鈥? to
address the questions and concerns of the average worker. If you have additional health, safety or product questions,
don鈥檛 hesitate to call us at 800/241-8334.
Worker Toxicity
LPS WHITE LITHIUM is an industrial lubricant. It contains petroleum derived oils and solvents, so it can irritate your skin.
We suggest you wear gloves and avoid extended exposure to unprotected skin. Don鈥檛 get it in your eyes (it stings), or
breathe large amounts of the vapor, (it will dry out your nasal passages and if you breathe large amounts in poorly
ventilated areas it can make you dizzy and even sick). When sprayed onto chains and gears with short bursts, the product
won鈥檛 produce fumes in any great quantity, (don鈥檛 spray LPS WHITE LITHIUM for extended periods without adequate
ventilation). If you鈥檙e going to perform work involving a lot of spray lubricant in a poorly ventilated area, use of a respirator
or self-contained breathing equipment may be required. For more exposure and first aid information, refer to MSDS
Sections 2, 3, 8 and 11.
Flammability
LPS WHITE LITHIUM uses mostly propane (鈥済as grill fuel鈥?) as its propellant. It is extremely flammable! Don鈥檛 spray the
product onto red-hot metal surfaces, don鈥檛 smoke while using it, and avoid spraying near welding or grinding operations.
Disposal
LPS WHITE LITHIUM normally cannot be spilled, but if the aerosol can is dropped from several feet or crushed it may
discharge its contents. A single aerosol can of LPS WHITE LITHIUM contains less than one pint of material and much of
this will evaporate quickly. If a spill occurs, the two greatest concerns are flammability of the fast drying vapors and
slipperiness of walking surfaces in the affected area. Notify the proper environmental and safety personnel at your
company right away. Absorb spilled material with a suitable solid like sand or 鈥渒itty litter鈥? and place into an appropriate
waste container. If an aerosol can of LPS WHITE LITHIUM does not spray and has more than an inch of material inside, it
will be considered a flammable hazardous waste under U.S. EPA guidelines. See section 13 for more details.
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Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Formula changes were made on May 20, 2004. All product manufactured after that date (beginning with lot # 4141) shall have the following composition:
Ingredients CAS %w/w OSHA ACGIH - LC-50 LD-50 Other Limits
Numbers PEL-TWA TLV
Isohexane 107-83-5 30-40 500 ppm Not Not Not available Not available
available available
3 3 3
Petroleum Oil 64742-52-5 15-20 5 mg/m 5 mg/m Not Not available 10 mg/m
available STEL
Acetone 67-64-1 10-20 750 ppm 750 ppm Not 10.7 ml/kg 1000 ppm
available STEL
Isobutane / Propane 68476-85-7 20-30 1000 ppm 1000 ppm Not Not available Not available
Propellant available
The above components are hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
Physical State and Appearance: White viscous liquid with mild solvent odor that dries to greasy film.
Emergency Overview: DANGER
Eye Irritant. Vapor Harmful. Contents Under Pressure. Harmful or Fatal if
Swallowed.
Primary route(s) of entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eyes: Irritating to eyes.
Skin: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Inhalation: High vapor concentrations can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and
nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed 鈥? can enter lungs and
cause damage.
Potential Chronic Health Effects: Carcinogenic Effects: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
Mutagenic Effects: None
Teratogenic Effects: None
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Previous liver, kidney, respiratory and central nervous system conditions.
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Get medical
attention if irritation occurs.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled in significant amounts, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get
medical attention.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point: Propellant is flammable below room temperature.
Flammable limits: LOWER: 1.8%. UPPER: 9.5%
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Products of Combustion: Thermal decomposition will yield carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Firefighting media: Use water spray or fog to cool exposed equipment and containers. Do not breathe smoke
or vapors.
Protection Clothing (Fire): Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Sensitivity to Impact: None Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards: Intense heat created by fire will cause aerosols to burst. Flammable vapors that are
heavier than air may accumulate in low areas and spread along the ground away from
handling site.
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Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Leak: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill and Leak: Ventilate area by opening windows and doors. Block the path of any flowing material using soil,
gravel, or other readily available material. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible
material.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame.
Storage: Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Avoid all sources of ignition (spark or flame). Store below
120掳F.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits.
Personal Protection:
Eyes: Safety glasses.
Respiratory : Use appropriate respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
Hands: Impervious gloves.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Boots. Gloves. Organic vapor phase respirator or self-contained
of a Large Spill: breathing apparatus (for areas with poor ventilation).
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Appearance: White viscous liquid Vapor pressure: 40 鈥? 50 psia
that forms greasy film. Vapor density: Approx. 3.0
Volatility: 77% (v/v) Odor: Mild, mineral oil
Evaporation rate: <1 (ethyl ether=1)
Boiling/Condensation point: 70.2掳C (158掳F) Specific gravity: 0.78-0.80 (Water=1)
VOC: 51% Coefficient of Oil/Water
Odor Threshold: Not available. Distribution: <1
Solubility in water: Nil
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity: The product is stable.
Incompatibility with Various Substances: Concentrated oxygen and strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
For Petroleum Derived Components (minimum 95% of total composition):
The petroleum derived materials in this product are mild to moderate eye irritants and skin and respiratory tract irritants.
Based upon laboratory animal studies of some of the components, repeated direct application to the skin can produce
defatting, dermatitis, kidney damage, and changes in blood-forming capacity. None of the components of this blended
product have been shown to be mutagenic. The petroleum base oil used in this product contains fractions that may be
refined by various processes including severe solvent extraction, severe hydrocracking, or severe hydrotreating. None of
the oils requires a cancer warning under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). These oils
have not been listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual report nor have they been classified by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as : carcinogenic to humans, probably carcinogenic to humans or
possibly carcinogenic to humans.
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Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
For Petroleum Derived Components (minimum 95% of total composition):
Petroleum derived components of this product are potentially toxic to freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. These will
normally float on water with their lighter components evaporating rapidly. In stagnant or slow-flowing waterways,
petroleum distillate layers can cover a large surface area. As a result, this covering layer might limit or eliminate natural
atmospheric oxygen transport into the water. With time, if not removed, oxygen depletion in a small waterway might be
enough to cause a fish kill or create an anaerobic environment. This coating action can also be harmful or fatal to
plankton, algae, aquatic life and water birds.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Waste Status: This material has the RCRA characteristic of ignitability and if discarded in its purchased form would have
the hazardous waste number D001.
Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Do not dump into sewers, on ground, or into a body of water. The preferred disposal options include
sending the material to a licensed, permitted recycler, reclaimer, or incinerator.
Note: Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste
management information inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and
local waste disposal requirements may be more restrictive than federal laws and regulations.
Section 14 鈥? Transportation Information
Mode Shipping Name Hazard UN Label Packing Emergency Ocean
Class Number Group Response Emergency
Guide Schedule
DOT Consumer Commodity ORM-D 1950 ORM-D N/A NAERG p. 126 NA
Ground (already on
box)
Consumer Commodity
IATA 9 8000 Miscellaneous N/A N/A NA
(U.S.)
AEROSOLS, flammable
IATA 2.1 1950 Flammable gas N/A N/A NA
(Intl.)
Aerosol
IMDG 2.1 1950 Flammable gas N/A N/A EmS 2-13
(reg.):
Dangerous Goods in
IMDG N/A 1950 N/A N/A N/A EmS 2-13
Limited Quantities of Class
(special.):
2
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
HCS Classification: Class: Target organ effects.
U.S. Federal Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: All of the ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory or are
exempt.
CERCLA Sections 102a/103 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR Part 370): 5000 lbs.
SARA Title III Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categorization (40 CFR Part 370):
Acute Pressure
SARA Title III Section 313: n-hexane CAS # 110-54-3 (less than 1%)
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Section 16 鈥? Other Information
HMIS NFPA
Health: 1
MSDS#: 13816 Flammability: 3 flammability
Responsible Name: Ed Williams Reactivity: 0 3
Technical Manager
health reactivity
1 0
Notice to Reader:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. special fire fighting data
However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes
any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may
present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
May 20, 2004
Ed Williams, Technical Manager Form # 3511
LPS Laboratories
A division of Illinois Tool Works
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