Product Name:  Chem-8
Synonyms:  Autoclavable hinge lubricant, vacuum o-ring lubricant

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

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

Chemical Name:  Teflon dispersed in silicone oil

Stability:  Stable
Conditions to Avoid:  Oxygen will ignite
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid):  Molten alkali metals, interhalogen compound
Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Hydrogen fluoride gas, perfluorocarbon olefins and evolved above 250º C, SiO₂ and traces of incompletely burned carb on products, HF, C1₂.
Hazardous Polymerization:  None

OSHA hazardous components:  None present
Effects of overexposure (acute effects):
Eyes:  Direct contact may cause temporary redness and discomfort
Skin:  No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure
Inhalation:  No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure
Oral:  Low ingestion hazard in normal use.

Prolonged/repeated exposure effects (skin, inhalation, oral:  No known applicable information.

Signs and symptoms of overexposure: No known applicable information

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

Handling and Storage:  Use with adequate ventilation.  Avoid eye contact.  Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials.  Jell won't leak
 

SECTION 8:  Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Component exposure limits:  None
Local ventilation:  None should be needed
General ventilation:  Recommended

Personal protective equipment for routine handling...
Eyes:  Use proper protection; safety glasses as a minimum
Skin:  Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate
Suitable gloves:  No special protection needed
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed
Suitable Respirator:  None should be needed
Precautionary measures:  Avoid eye contact.  Use reasonable care

Comments:  When heated to temperatures above 150C in the presence of air, product can form formaldehyde vapors.  Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard, a known skin and respiratory sensitizer and an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat, skin and digestive system.  Safe handling conditions may be maintained by keeping vapor concentrations within the OSHA permissible exposure limit for formaldehyde.

Jelled dispersion of PTFE in silicone oil
 

SECTION 10:  Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability:  Stable
Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur
Conditions to avoid:  None
Materials to avoid:  Oxydizing material can cause a reaction
 

SECTION 11:  Toxicological Information

No known applicable information.

SECTION 12:  Ecological Information

Environmental Fate and Distribution...

Air:  This product is a high molecular weight jell of silicone oil and PTFE which has a very low vapor pressure (<1mm Hg).  As a result it is unlikely to become an atmospheric contaminant. 

Water:  This product has a very low water solubility (< 100ppb).  As it has a specific gravity of < 1, if discharged to water, it will initially form a surface film.  As the product is non volatile and has a high binding affinity for particulate matter, it will adsorb to particulates and sediment out.

Soil:  If discharged to surface water, this product will bind to sediment.  If discharged in effluent to a waste water treatment plant, the product is removed from the aqueous phase by binding to sewage sludge.  If the sewage sludge is subsequently spread on soil, the silicone product is expected to degrade.

Degradation:  This product, polydimethylsiloxane, degraded in soil abiotically to form smaller molecules. These in turn are either biodegraded in soil or volatilized into the air where they are broken down in the presence of sunlight.  Under appropriate conditions, the ultimate degradation products are inorganic silica, carbon dioxide and water vapor. 

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.
 

SECTION 14:  Transport Information

DOT:  Not applicable
IMDG (ocean):  Not applicable
 

SECTION 15:  Regulatory Information

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.

EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings (Section 302, 304, 312 and 313):  None present
 

SECTION 16:  Other Information

Date prepared:  April 3, 2006