MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENTITY:  LIGHTNING GREASE

 
SECTION 1:  Product and Company Identification

Product Name:  Tufoil Lightning Grease

Manufacturer:  Fluoramics Inc.
Address:  18 Industrial Avenue, Mahwah, NJ  07430

Emergency Phone:  201-825-8110
Information Phone:  1-800-922-0075
Fax Number:  201-825-7035

Product Use:  Lubricant

SECTION 2:  Composition/Information on Ingredients

 
 
COMPONENTS
%
CAS No.
Solvent:  Dewaxed Parafinic Petroleum Distillate
 30 - 50
  6474 2650 
Lithium Hydroxy Stearate
5 - 15
  7620-77-1
Tufoil (See separate MSDS)
30 - 50
  .
Polytetrafluoroethylene
.5 - 15
 .9002 84 0

 
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
  Boiling point:  Overpoint 300º F
Vapor Pressure:  Nil
Vapor Density:  N/A
Solubility in Water:  Nil		 Specific Gravity H2O=1):   .9047
Melting Point:  Nil
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1):  N/A
Water Reactive: N/A
Appearance and Odor:  reddish Tan, odorless

 
SECTION 3 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point & Method Used:  (ASTM D 92)
Flammability Limits in Air % by Volume:  N/A
Extinguisher Media:   Carbon Dioxide - dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Use foam and water.  Spray carefully to prevent excessive frothing.  cool exposed containers with water.
Unusual fire and Explosion Hazards:  Do not store or mix with strong oxidants
.
NFPA CODES
HMIS CODES
HEALTH
1
1
FLAMMABILITY
1
1
REACTIVITY
0
0
PERSONAL PROTECTION  
B

 
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA

Stability:   Stable
Conditions to Avoid:   Excessive heat, direct flame
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid):  Strong oxidants ie; liquid chlorine or concentrated oxygen
Hazardous Decomposition Products:  CO2 - trace quantities of fluorides decompose product above 500º F
Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur

 
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry:  Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
Health Hazards: 
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:  Prolonged and repeated over-exposure may irritate the skin of some individuals.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:  See below
Eye Contact:  Wash with copious amounts of water
Skin Contact:  Remove by wiping and wash with soap and water.
Inhalation:  Expose to fresh air
Ingestion:   Treat symptomatically.  Call a physician
Emergency First Aid Procedures: 

 
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):  None required at ambient temperatures
Protective Gloves:   Butyl rubber
Eye Protection:  Safety goggles
Ventilation to be Used:  Local preferred; Mechanical - usually none
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment:  Protective garment when applicable
Hygienic Work Practices:  Use normal hygienic practices, good housekeeping.

 
SECTION 7 
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released:  Absorb with porous inert material.  Transfer to closed container.  Floor may be slippery.  Use care to avoid falls.
Waste Disposal Methods:  Sealed drum containment as per organic chemicals.  Follow federal state and local regulations regarding health and pollution.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:  Keep containers closed when not in use.  avoid excessive heat or direct flame.
Other Precautions and/or Special Hazards:  Avoid frequent or prolonged skin contact or inhalation of fumes, mists and vapors.

 
 
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Use normal personal hygiene and good housekeeping.
Respiratory protection:  If exposed to high temperature processing fumes, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use protective gloves

 
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:  Brownish, semi-solid
Boiling Point (degrees F):  N.D.
Specific Gravity:  N.D. (H2O=1)
pH of undiluted product:  N/A
Vapor Pressure:  Negligible
Viscosity:  N/A
Percent VOC:  100
Vapor Density:  N/A
Solubility in Water:  Negligible

 
SECTION 10
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:  stable
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures above 250F without adequate ventilation.  Will not polymerize
Incompatibility:  N/A
Hazardous decomposition products:  N/A

 
SECTION 11
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Median Lethal Dose (LD50 LC50)  (Species)
Oral:  7.5 g/kg (rat):  practically non-toxic
Inhalation:  N.D.
Dermal:  >10 g/kg (rabbit); practically non-toxic
Irritation Index, Estimation of Irritation (Species)
Skin:  2.1/8.0 (rabbit):  slightly irritating
Eyes:  17/110 (rabbit):  slightly irritating
Sensitization:  N.D.
Other:  None

 
SECTION 12
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No ecological information is available.

 
SECTION 13
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods:  It is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.  This is because product uses, transformations, mixtures, processess, etc. may render the resulting materials hazardous.
Remarks:  None

 
SECTION 14
TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transportation:
DOT:  Proper shipping name:  N.D.
IMDG:  Proper shipping name:  N.D.
IATA:  Proper shipping name:  N.D.
TDG:  Proper shipping name:  N.D.

 
SECTION 15
REGULATORY INFORMATION

Non-hazardous product.  Not applicable.

 
SECTION 16
OTHER INFORMATION

Date prepared:  April 3, 2006