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Fomblin RT-15 Grease
SOLVAY SOLEXIS, Inc.
10 Leonards Lane
Thorofare, NJ 08086
856-853-8119
Section 1 - Chemical product and Company information
Date Prepared: December 30, 2002
Product Name: Fomblin RT-15 Grease
Chemical Name: Mixture of Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro, oxidized, polymerized, and
polytetrafluoroethylene
Chemical Family Fluorocarbons, fluoropolymers
Synonyms: Mixture
Emergency Telephone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC, 24 hours)
856-853-8119
Emergency Overview:
White grease. Thermal decomposition will generate hydrogen fluoride (HF), which is corrosive.
Section 2 - Compositional information
Approximate Weight
Name: CAS#
(% wt.):
Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexa-fluoro, oxidized,
69991-67-9 Proprietary
polymerized
Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0 Proprietary
Section 3 - Potential Health Effects
Effects of Overexposure:
Eye Contact
Eye contact may cause slight irritation.
Skin Contact
Skin contact may cause slight irritation.
Inhalation
Inhalation of vapors or mists may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion
Not an expected exposure route. Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Flush eyes for 15 minutes with copious amounts of water, retracting eyelids often. Seek medical
attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact:
Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water. Flush with lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
If symptoms of irritation or discomfort are experienced, or person is overcome by exposure, remove to
fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult or artificial respiration if person is not breathing.
Ingestion:
If conscious, drink three to four 8 ounce glasses of water or milk. Call a physician. If unconscious,
immediately take affected person to a hospital. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit: Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water (spray or fog), foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unusual Fire Hazards:
Fluoropolymers will degrade upon prolonged heating or in a fire, liberating carbonyl fluoride and
hydrogen fluoride (HF). This gas is toxic if inhaled or it comes into contact with moist skin. HF has an
ACGIH TLV ceiling limit of 3 ppm (2.6 mg/m3) and an OSHA PEL TWA of 3 ppm. Carbonyl fluoride
has an ACGIH TLV TWA and OSHA PEL TWA of 2 ppm (5 mg/m3).
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and skin protection for acid gas exposure. Do not enter
fire area without proper protection. Fight fire from safe distance. If possible, air monitoring should be
performed.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Releases:
In case of a release or spill, absorb material onto vermiculite or similar inert absorbent. Use
Perfluorosolv(TM) PFS-1 Solvent to clean up any residual fluid. Place spilled material into covered
container for disposal. Dispose of according to applicable local, state and federal regulations. Extinguish
all ignition sources and evacuate the area. Exercise caution; spill area may be slippery.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Wash hands after use and before handling food or applying cosmetics. Do not use tobacco products in
the immediate area. Keep containers closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Do not store near
combustible materials.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (8 hr. time weighted average)
None established
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (8 hr. time weighted average)
None established
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation Requirements:
Local Exhaust: Vent vapors or mists generated by processing away from operating personnel. Local
exhaust ventilation at a rate of 50 feet per minute.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection:
No occupational exposure standards have been developed for this material. In situations where exposure
to vapors or mists is likely, NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators equipped with acid gas cartridges are
recommended. Respirator use limitations made by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer must be
observed. Respiratory protection programs must be in accordance with requirements set forth in 29 CFR
1910.134.
Eye/Face Protection:
ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields or equivalent.
Skin Protection:
Rubber or latex gloves recommended but not necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Grease
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available
Boiling Point: Not available
Melting Point: Not available
Specific Gravity: 1.7 - 1.9
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Molecular Formula: Mixture of CF3-[(O-CF-CF3-CF2)n-(O-CF2)m]-O-CF3 and (C2F4)x
Molecular Weight: Not applicable
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% Volatile by Volume: 0
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
This material is stable.
Reactivity:
This material is not reactive.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources; avoid heating above 290 C/554 F.
Incompatibility/Materials to Avoid:
Alkali metals and halogenated compounds. Strong or non-aqueous alkali or Lewis acids above 100
C/212 F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition of this product will generate hydrogen fluoride (HF), which is corrosive,
causing burns on contact with skin and other tissue.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Data listed are for propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro, oxidized, polymerized:
Rat oral LD50: greater than 25.65 g/kg
Rat intraperitoneal LD50: greater than 25 g/kg
Rat dermal LD50: greater than 2 g/kg
Rabbit skin irritation: not irritating
Rabbit eye irritation: not irritating
Guinea pig sensitization: not a sensitizer
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No ecotlogical information is available for this material.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste. Landfill according to current federal,
state and local regulations, or incinerate in a high-temperature incinerator designed to burn fluorine-
containing materials. Processing, use or contamination may make this information inaccurate or
incomplete.
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Section 14 - Transportation information
Shipping Class: Not regulated by DOT.
Section 15 - Regulatory information
All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b)
Chemical Inventory and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) provisional domestic
substances list (DSL). This product is not a "hazardous substance" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This product is not a "controlled product" as defined by
the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
Not listed
SARA 311/312:
Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactivity: No
Sudden Release of Pressure: No
SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
Not listed
Polytetrafluoroethylene is listed on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
NFPA Ratings (Scale of 0-4):
Health=1
Fire=0
Reactivity=0
To our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate as of the date of this document.
However, neither Solvay Solexis Inc. nor any of its affiliates makes any warranty, expressed or implied,
or accepts any liability in connection with this information or its use. This information is for use by
technically skilled persons at their own discretion and risk and does not relate to the use of this product
in combination with any other substance or any other process. This is not a license under any patent or
other proprietary right. The user alone must finally determine suitability of any information or material
for any contemplated use, the manner of use and whether any patents are infringed. This information
gives typical properties only and is not to be used for specification purposes.
Copyright 2002, Solvay Solexis, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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