MSDS

Respiratory protection
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Air monitoring is needed to
determine actual employee exposure levels.
Thermal hazards
Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
General hygiene
considerations
When using do not smoke. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing
after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work
clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state
Liquid.
Form
Aerosol.
Color
Clear. Colorless.
Odor
Characteristic.
Odor threshold
Not available.
pH
Not available.
Melting point/freezing point
Not available.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
175 °F (79.4 °C)
Flash point
< 20 °F (< -6.7 °C) Tag Closed Cup
Evaporation rate
Fast.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
0.5 % estimated
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
6.7 % estimated
Vapor pressure
2343.9 hPa estimated
Vapor density
> 1 (air = 1)
Relative density
0.72
Solubility (water)
Negligible.
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
410 °F (210 °C) estimated
Decomposition temperature
Not available.
Viscosity (kinematic)
Not available.
Percent volatile
78 % estimated
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks. Contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents. Amines. Chlorine. Nitric plus acetic acids. Nitric plus sulfuric acids.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Carbon oxides.
11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Ingestion
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation
Vapors have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory
tract irritation.
Skin contact
Prolonged contact may cause irritation and defatting of skin.
Eye contact
Causes eye irritation.
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Exposed individuals may experience eye tearing, redness, and discomfort. Symptoms of
overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
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Material name: Heavy Duty Clear Penetrating Grease
897 Version #: 01 Issue date: 01-14-2014
SDS US