MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc.
5526 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Cotton Picker Spindle Grease
HMIS: Health - 0, Fire - 0, Reactivity - 0
Date Issued: 02/29/00 Emergency Phone Number: (319) 277-9075
Date Revised: 05/26/05 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
I. IDENTIFICATION & PHYSICAL DATA
Product Name: Cotton Picker Spindle Grease Percent Volatile by Volume: 0
Product Class: Formulated Lubricating Grease Boiling Range: ND
Manufacturer's I.D.: Cotton Picker Spindle Grease Vapor Density: Heavier Than Air
VOC: None Specific Gravity: 0.92
Solubility In Water: Practically Insoluble Vapor Pressure at 20 C: <0.5 mm Hg
Evaporation Rate: Slower Than Butyl Acetate
Appearance and Odor: Black grease with characteristic vegetable oil odor
II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS # OSHA TWA OSHA STEL ACGIH STEL ACGIH TWA
3
Soybean Oil 8001-22-7 --- 10 mg/m --- ---
10mg/ m3 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Fatty Acid Lithium Soap Mixture ---
--- Not established
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA registry.
III. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point: Not Determined LEL: No Data
Extinguishing Media:
Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical for small fires; aqueous foam or water for large fires.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Closed containers may rupture (due to buildup of pressure) when exposed to extreme heat.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and complete personal protective equipment when entering confined areas where
potential for exposure to vapors or products of combustion exists.
IV. REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Fire, excessive heat
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Fumes produced when heated to decomposition may include: carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide.
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Effects of Overexposure:
Ingestion: No specific information available.
Contains materials that may be practically nontoxic
Inhalation: No specific information available.
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Heating can generate vapors that could cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and respiratory irritation if inhaled.
Skin Absorption: No specific information available.
Contains materials that may be practically nontoxic.
Skin Contact: No specific information available.
Contains materials that may cause skin irritation on prolonged or repeated exposure.
Eye Contact: No specific information available.
Contains materials that may cause eye injury, which may persist for several days.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure: No information available.
Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact:
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash contact area with soap and water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion:
If appreciable quantities are swallowed, seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
In case of over exposure to fumes if product is heated, remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer
artificial respiration and seek medical attention.
VI. WASTE DISPOSAL
Dispose of waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
VII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection:
Wear a properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator whenever exposure to vapor from heating product is likely and
where ventilation is inadequate.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Recommended when appropriate to control employee exposure.
Mechanical: Not recommended as the sole means of controlling employee exposure.
Protective Gloves: For operations where contact can occur, wear impervious gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles.
Other Protective Equipment: For operations where contact can occur, a safety shower and eye wash facility should be
available.
VIII. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Store it in a dry place. Keep container closed. Avoid breathing mist and fumes when heating during use.
IX. STATE R-T-K COMPOSITION INFORMATION (and Canada)
Component CAS # DSL NDSL
Soybean Oil 8001-22-7 --- ---
Fatty Acid Lithium Soap Mixture No Yes
--- Not established
X. SARA Title III, Section 313 Information:
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This product does not contain any SARA Title III Section 313 chemicals.
XI. RCRA Information
Regulated Waste: No
XII. CERCLA INFORMATION
Under EPA-CERCLA releases to air, land, or water which exceed the reportable quantity must be reported to the National
Response Center (800-424-8802).
This product contains no materials with reportable quantities.
XIII. California Proposition 65 Information:
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain any California Proposition 65 designated chemicals.
XIV. Transportation Information
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Not Regulated
D.O.T. Hazard Class: Not Regulated D.O.T. UN/NA Number: None
XV. Other Information
None
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To the best knowledge of Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. (ELM), the information contained herein is accurate and
reliable as of the date of this material safety data sheet. However no liability whatsoever is assumed 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 health hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described
herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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