Material safety data sheet for

SKF automotive wheel bearing grease

1. Chemical product and company identification

Trade name: SKF Automotive wheel bearing grease

Synonyms: Red lithium complex R&O EP-2

Product use: Lubricating grease

Supplier: Chemtool Incorporated

8200 Ridgefield Road
P.O. Box 538
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0538

2. Composition, information on ingredients

Ingredient name CAS no. Weight

Distillates, petroleum, severely hydrotreated heavy naphthenic 64742-52-5 30-50 %
Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic petroleum 64742-65-0 30-50 %
Distillates
Residual oils, petroleum, solvent-refined 64742-01-4 10-30 %

Composition comments: Refer to section eight for exposure limits on ingredients.

Chemical ingredients not regulated by OSHA or SARA are treated confidentially.

3. Hazards identification

Emergency overview: Exposure to vapors generated at high temperatures, may cause respiratory
irritation. For further information, please refer to section 11.
Acute effects:
Chronic effects: Sensitization: No known information.
Carcinogenicity: IARC: Not listed. OSHA: Not regulated. NTP: Not listed.
Teratogenicity: No known information.
 Health warnings: Inhalation. Heating can generate vapors that may cause respiratory irritation,
nausea and headaches. Inhalation hazard at room temperature is unlikely due to
the low volatility of this product. Skin contact. Repeated or prolonged contact
can result in drying of the skin. Eye contact. Irritating. Ingestion. Can cause
stomach ache and vomiting. Main hazard, if ingested, is aspiration into the lungs
and subsequent pneumonitis.
Other information: Route of entry: Inhalation. Skin and/or eye contact. Ingestion.
Medical symptoms: Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Not determined

4. First aid measures

Inhalation: Vapor inhalation under ambient conditions is normally not a problem. If overcome by
vapor of hot product, immediately remove from source of exposure. Move the exposed
person to fresh air at once. For breathing difficulties oxygen may be necessary. Get
medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Eyes: Rinse the eye with water immediately. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes.
Contact physician if discomfort continues.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical
attention if any discomfort continues.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting! Get medical attention immediately!

5. Fire fighting measures

Flash point (°C): > 149 Cd OC (Cleveland open cup).

Flammability limit - lower(%): N/D
Flammability limit - upper(%): N/D

Extinguishing media: Use: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Alcohol
resistant foam. Water spray, fog or mist.
Special fire fighting procedures: Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool and disperse vapors.
Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures and
dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures. Avoid water in straight hose
stream; will scatter and spread fire. Keep run-off water out of sewers
and water sources. Dike for water control.
Unusual fire & explosion hazards: Pressure will increase in over heated, closed containers.
Hazardous combustion products: Acrid smoke/fumes. Oxides of: Carbon. Sulfur.
Protective measures in case of fire: Self-contained breathing equipment and chemical resistant clothing
recommended.

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6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Minimize skin contact.

Precautions to protect the
environment: Keep product out of sewers and watercourses by diking or impounding. Advise
authorities if product has entered or may enter sewers, watercourses or
extensive land areas. Assure conformity with applicable government regulations.
Spill clean-up procedures: Keep all sources of ignition and hot metal surfaces away from spill. Avoid
contact with eyes or skin. Place leaking containers in well ventilated area. If
fire potential exists, blanket spill with foam or use water spray to disperse
vapors. Contain spill to minimize contaminated area and facilitate salvage or
disposal. To clean up spill, flush area sparingly with water or use absorbant
material. Avoid discharge to natural water ways.

7. Handling and storage

Handling precautions: Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Ventilate well, avoid breathing
vapors. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Do
not reuse container. Keep lid closed when not in use. Do not store or mix with
strong oxidizers. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Eye wash and emergency
shower must be available at the work place.
Storage precautions: Store separate from strong acids and oxidizers. Keep away from heat, sparks and
open flame.
Storage criteria: Chemical storage.

8. Exposure controls, personal protection

Component STD TWA STEL TWA STEL

Distillates, petroleum, severely OSHA 5 mg/m 3 N/E

hydrotreated heavy naphthenic ACGIH 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed OSHA 5 mg/m3 N/E
heavy paraffinic petroleum distillates ACGIH 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Residual oils, petroleum, OSHA 5 mg/m3 N/E
solvent-refined ACGIH 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3

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 Protective equipment

Engineering controls: Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.
Ventilation: No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be
required if air contamination exceeds acceptable level.
Respirators: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be
required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.
Protective gloves: Chemical resistant gloves recommended to prevent prolonged or repeated contact.
Use protective gloves made of: Neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or PVC or latex.
Eye protection: Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact.
Protective clothing: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Hygienic work practices: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance/physical state: Grease.

Color: Red.
Odor: Mild (or faint). Petroleum.
Solubility description: Insoluble in water.
Density: 0.90 Temperature (°C) 16
Vapor density (air=1): >5
Vapor pressure: < 0.01 mmHg Temperature (°C) 20
Evaporation rate: Nil Reference BuAc=1
pH-value, conc. solution: N/A

10. Stability and reactivity

Stability: Normally stable.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing substances.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Polymerization description: Not applicable.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of: Carbon. Sulfur.

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11. Toxicological information

Toxicological information: No experimental toxicological data on the preparation as such is available.

12. Ecological information

Ecological information: There is no ecological data on the product itself.

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods: Spilled material, unused contents and empty containers must be disposed of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

14. Transport information

DOT hazard class: Not regulated.

Identification no.: N/A
U.S. DOT hazard label: No DOT label requirement noted
Sea transport notes: Not regulated.
Air transport notes: Not regulated.

15. Regulatory information

US Federal regulations:
Component SARA 302 CERCLA SARA 313

Distillates, petroleum, severely hydrotreated heavy naphthenic N/A N/A N/A

Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic N/A N/A N/A
Petroleum distillates
Residual oils, petroleum, solvent-refined N/A N/A N/A

Regulatory status: None.

Clean air act:
US State regulations:

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 Workplace hazardous materials information system - WHIMIS:
Inventories
Component CAN US EU AUS JAP KOR CHN PHLP

Distillates, petroleum, severely DSL Yes EINECS Yes No Yes NAV Yes
Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic
Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed DSL Yes NAV NAV NAV NAV NAV NAV
Heavy paraffinic petroleum distillates
Residual oils, petroleum, DSL Yes EINECS Yes No Yes NAV Yes
solvent-refined

16. Other information

Health: Irritation, minor residual injury (1).

Flammability: Burns only if pre-heated (1).
Reactivity: N/A (0).
Prepared by: John Dingess Maria Maka
Date: 2014-11-01
Disclaimer: While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be
accurate as of the date thereof, Chemtool Incorporated makes no warranty with
respect thereto and disclaims all liability from reliance therein.

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