Page 1 of 15 SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1 – Product & Company Identification Product Name: Gear Grease Product Catalog No.: N/A Recommended Use: RIDGID 700 PD Company Information: North America Ridge Tool Company 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 1-800-519-3456 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, M-F) Emergency Telephone call 9-1-1 or local emergency number www.RIDGID.
Page 2 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Response: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Page 3 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease SKIN CONTACT: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.
Page 4 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable extinguishing media: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL: No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Page 5 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Small spill: Move containers from spill area. Avoid dust generation. Using a vacuum with HEPA filter will reduce dust dispersal. Place spilled material in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Large spill: Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind.
Page 6 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal Protection EXPOSURE LIMITS Ingredient Name Distillates (petroleum), solventdewaxed heavy paraffinic Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV (United States, 6/2013). TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Form: Inhalable fraction NIOSH REL (United States, 10/2013). TWA: 5 mg/m³ 10 hours. Form: Mist STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minutes. Form: Mist OSHA PEL (United States, 2/2013). TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours.
Page 7 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease HAND PROTECTION: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties.
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Page 9 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Section 10 – Stability And Reactivity REACTIVITY: No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients. CHEMICAL STABILITY: The product is stable. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No specific data. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: No specific data.
Page 10 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease SENSITIZATION Conclusion/Summary Skin : No specific information is available in our database regarding the skin sensitizing properties of this product. Sensitization not suspected for humans. Respiratory : Sensitization not suspected for humans. MUTAGENICITY Conclusion/Summary : There are no data available on the mixture itself. Mutagenicity not suspected for humans.
Page 11 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation, watering, redness Inhalation : No specific data. Skin contact : No specific data. Ingestion : No specific data. DELAYED AND IMMEDIATE EFFECTS AND ALSO CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM SHORT AND LONG TERM EXPOSURE Short term exposure Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Page 12 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Section 12 – Ecological Information TOXICITY Conclusion/Summary : There are no data available on the mixture itself. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY Conclusion/Summary : Not readily biodegradable. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: Not available. MOBILITY IN SOIL Soil/water partition coefficient (KOC): Not available OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Page 13 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease Section 15 – Regulatory Information US FEDERAL REGULATIONS TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-di-C1-14-alkyl esters, zinc salts TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: Not determined United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
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Page 15 of 15 Product Name ........................ : Gear Grease CANADA This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Canadian lists Canadian NPRI: The following components are listed: zinc (and its compounds) CEPA Toxic substances : None of the components are listed. Canada inventory; DSL/NDSL: All components are listed or exempted.
