P.T.F.E. - SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY.
Product name: | PTFE GRAPHITED DRY FILM LUBRICANT |
Intended use: | Lubricant |
Manufacturer: | ULTRACHEM SYSTEMS LTD., |
Address: | Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin. |
Telephone: | 4582611/ 2 |
Telefax: 4582613 | |
Emergency Telephone: | 087.557.389./ 90 |
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
INGREDIENT NAME | CAS NO. | HEALTH (Class) | RISK (R No.) | CONTENTS % |
Xylene, mixture of isomers | 1330-20-7 | Xn | 20 / 21 - 38 | 10 - 25 |
Dichloromethane | 75 - 09 - 2 | Xn | 40 | 25 - 50 |
1 - Methoxy - 2 - Propanol | 107 - 98 - 2 | None | None | 1 - 5 |
Acrylic resin | 1 - 5 | |||
Graphite | 7782 - 42 - 5 | 1 - 5 | ||
P.T.F.E. (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) | <1 | |||
Butane | 106 - 97 - 8 | None | None | 10 - 25 |
Propane | 74 - 98 - 6 | None | None | 10 - 25 |
Non - hazardous ingredients | None | None | 1 - 5 |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.
Eye contact: | Irritating to eyes. |
Skin contact: | Slight skin irritant. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause dermatitis. |
Inhalation: | High levels of vapour / mist cause dizziness. Can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. |
Ingestion: | Accidental ingestion is an unlikely event. |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES.
Eye contact: | Contact lenses should be removed. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart, and seek medical advice. |
Skin contact: | Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a proprietary skin cleaner. Do NOT use solvents or thinners. If in doubt, seek medical advice. |
Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious, place in the recovery position and seek medical advice. |
Ingestion: | If accidentally swallowed, obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
5. FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES.
Extinguishing media: | Alcohol resistant foam; CO2; powder; water spray / mist |
Do not use: | Water jet. |
Special fire fighting procedures: | Fire exposed containers should be sprayed with water to lessen risk of explosion. |
Unusual fire and explosion hazards | Thermal degradation will cause evolution of Hydrogen Chloride with small amounts of phosgene and chlorine. All these gases are toxic. Phosgene is extremely toxic. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.
Procedures for leaks or spillage: | Exclude sources of ignition and ventilate the area. Exclude non - essential personnel. Avoid breathing vapours. Refer to protective measures listed in Section 7 & 8. Contain and collect spillage's with non - combustible absorbent materials, e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth and place in a suitable container for disposal in accordance with waste regulations (see Section 13). Do not allow to enter drains or water courses. |
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE.
Handling: | Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. They may form explosive mixtures with air. Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour in air and avoid vapour concentrations higher than the occupational exposure limits. Use only in areas from which all sources of heat, sparks and open flame have been excluded. Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation of vapour and spray mist. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in areas of use and storage. |
Storage: | Store below 50 Deg. C in a dry, well ventilated place away from sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight. No smoking. Observe the label precautions. Store separately from strong oxidising agents and strongly and strongly acidic materials. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
INGREDIENT NAME | OES/MEL | 8hr TWA | 15min STEL |
Xylene, mixture of isomers | OES | 100ppm | 150ppm (SK) |
Dichlormethane | MEL | 100ppm | 300ppm |
1 - Methoxy - 2 - Propanol | OES | 100ppm | 300ppm (SK) |
Butane | OES | 600ppm | 750ppm |
Engineering measures: | Provide adequate ventilation to maintain the flammable vapour concentration well below the lower explosive limit (LEL) and ensure the airborne concentration of substances to which an OES has been assigned is below that OES (Occupational Exposure Standard). |
Respiratory protection: | Air - fed respiratory equipment should be worn when this product is sprayed if the exposure of the sprayer or other people nearby cannot be controlled to below the occupational exposure limit and engineering controls and measures cannot reasonably be improved. |
Hand protection: | When skin exposure may occur, advice may be sought from the glove suppliers on appropriate types. Barrier creams may help to protect exposed areas of the skin but are not substitutes for full physical protection. They should not be applied once exposure has occurred. |
Eye protection: | Eye protection designed to protect against splashes should be worn. |
Skin protection: | Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls are normally suitable. Grossly contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed with soap and water or a proprietary skin cleaner. (SK ) denotes product can be absorbed through skin. |
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
Physical State: | Aerosol. |
Appearance: | Grey/black |
Odour: | Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent. |
pH: | N / A |
Boiling point / boiling range: | 39 Deg. C |
Melting point/ melting range: | <0 Deg. C |
Flash point: | -40 Deg. C |
Flammability: | LEL 0 . 8 (% vol in air @ 25 Deg.C) UEL 22 . 0 |
Autoflammability: | >250 Deg. C |
Explosive properties: | None |
Oxidising properties: | None |
Can pressure: | 2. 75 bar. |
Relative density: | N / A |
VOC content: | 75 g/100ml |
Solubility - Water: | Insoluble |
Solubility - Solvent: | Soluble in Ketones / esters. |
Other data: |
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY.
Stability: | Stable. |
Conditions to avoid: | Avoid naked flames, red hot surfaces, other high temp. sources that may induce thermal decomposition |
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): | Strong acids / alkalis / oxidising agents/reactive metals e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, barium, lithium, molten or powdered aluminium. |
Hazardous decomposition products: | Hydrogen chloride, Phosgene, Chlorine. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
INGREDIENT | LD 50 ( Animal / oral) |
Xylene, mixture of isomers | 4. 3g / Kg (Rat) |
Dichloromethane | 3g / Kg (Dog) |
1 - Methoxy - 2 - Propanol | 7. 5g /Kg (Rat) |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
There is no data available on the product itself.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Do not allow into drains or waters courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION.
CCCN: | 3403 99 90 |
UN no: | 1950 |
IMDG: | 9022 |
Class: | 9 |
ICAO / IATA: | |
RID / ADR: |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.
Label for supply: | EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE HARMFUL |
Risk phrases: | |
20 / 21 | Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. |
40: | Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
Safety phrases: | |
2: | Keep out of the reach of children. |
23: | Do not breathe vapour / spray. |
24 / 25: | Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
51: | Use only in well ventilated areas. |
Regulatory references: | The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993 |
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this data sheet is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. It does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks as required by other health and safety legislation. The provisions of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act and the control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this product at work.
Date of issue of original : | 21.01.94 |
Revision dated: | 13.03.95 |
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with legal regulations. The information contained herein is based on the current state of our knowledge and is intended to describe products from the point of view of safety requirements and thus should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. For further information contact the office.