Dow Corning Corporation Material Safety Data Sheet
Dow Corning Corporation Material Safety Data Sheet
Dow Corning Corporation Material Safety Data Sheet
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Acute Effects
Inhalation: Material is not likely to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions. However, if
material is heated or high vapor concentration is attained, central nervous system depression
may occur, which is characterized by drowsiness, dizziness, confusion or loss of
coordination.
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The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar compositions,
component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology information.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Eye: If irritation occurs, flush eye(s) with lukewarm gently flowing water for 5 minutes. Obtain
medical attention.
Skin: No health effects expected. If irritation does occur flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water
for 5 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice.
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If
irritation persists, obtain medical advice.
Extinguishing Media: On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.
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Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting large
fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to
your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Containment/Clean up: Observe all personal protection equipment recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8.
Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Clean area as appropriate since
spilled materials, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Final cleaning may
require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of saturated absorbant or cleaning
materials appropriately, since spontaneous heating may occur. Local, state and federal laws
and regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material, as well as those materials
and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which federal,
state and local laws and regulations are applicable. Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide
information regarding certain federal and state requirements.
Note: See Section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call (989) 496-5900, if additional information is
required.
Use with adequate ventilation. At temperatures above 482F/250C this material may produce highly toxic gaseous
compounds such as hydrogen fluoride and perfluorohydrocarbons. Provide adequate ventilation or use the appropriate
respiratory protection if the possibility of exceeding 482F/250C exists. Avoid contamination of tobacco products.
Fluoropolymers on tobacco goods may cause adverse health effects by inhalation of the decomposition products.
Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products. Avoid eye contact.
Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Do not take internally.
Engineering Controls
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Suitable Gloves: Avoid skin contact by implementing good industrial hygiene practices and procedures. Select
and use gloves and/or protective clothing to further minimize the potential for skin contact.
Consult with your glove and/or personnel protective equipment manufacturer for selection of
appropriate compatible materials.
Inhalation: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure
assessment demonstrates that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. IH
personnel can assist in judging the adequacy of existing engineering controls.
Suitable Respirator: Respiratory protection is not needed under ambient conditions. If vapor is generated when
material is heated or handled, the following is advised. General and local exhaust ventilation
is recommended to maintain vapor exposures below recommended limits. Where
concentrations are above recommended limits or are unknown, appropriate respiratory
protection should be worn. Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and use
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators.
Inhalation/Suitable Respiratory protection recommended. Follow OSHA Respirator Regulations (29 CFR
Respirator: 1910.134) and use NIOSH/MHSA approved respirators. Protection provided by air purifying
respirators against exposure to any hazardous chemical is limited. Use a positive pressure air
supplied respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are
unknown, or any other circumstance where air purifying respirators may not provide adequate
protection.
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Do
not take internally. Use reasonable care.
Comments: At temperatures above 482F/250C this material may produce highly toxic gaseous
compounds such as hydrogen fluoride and perfluorohydrocarbons. Provide adequate
ventilation or use the appropriate respiratory protection if the possibility of exceeding
482F/250C exists. Avoid contamination of tobacco products. Fluoropolymers on tobacco
goods may cause adverse health effects by inhalation of the decomposition products.
Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco
products.
Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may require
added precautions.
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Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing
specifications.
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition
products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Metal oxides. Nitrogen oxides. Fluorine
compounds. Phosphorous oxides. Formaldehyde.
Inhalation of fumes from fire decomposition of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) is known to cause polymer fume fever.
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Environmental Effects
This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the
section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.
When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? No
State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal. Call (989) 496-6315, if additional
information is required.
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Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Note: Chemicals are listed under the 313 Toxic Chemicals section only if they meet or exceed a reporting threshold.
California
Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
None known.
New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or
implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally
applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and
determine whether they are appropriate.