PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Version: 1.6
Revision Date: 03.07.2007
MOLYKOTE(R) P-1600
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Trade name : MOLYKOTE(R) P-1600
Company : Dow Corning S.A.
rue Jules Bordet - Parc Industriel - Zone C
B-7180 Seneffe
Belgium
Service : Dow Corning Central Europe Tel: +49 6112371
Fax: +49 611237609
Dow Corning Northern Europe Tel: +44 1676528000
Fax: +44 1676528001
Dow Corning Southern Europe Tel: +33 472841360
Fax: +33 472841379
Emergency Phone Number : Dow Corning (Barry U.K. 24h) Tel: +44 1446732350
Dow Corning (Wiesbaden 24h) Tel: +49 61122158
Dow Corning (Seneffe 24h) Tel: +32 64 888240
E-mail address (Safety Data : sdseu@[Link]
Sheet)
Use of the : Lubricants and additives
substance/preparation
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not hazardous according to article 31 and Annex II of the EU REACH Regulation.
This information is based on test data from similar products.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization: Mixture of inorganic and organic compounds
Hazardous Ingredients:
Name CAS-No. EINECS/ Conc. (% w/w) Classification
ELINCS No.
Calcium dihydroxide 1305-62-0 215-137-3 31.0 Xi R38
R41
Distillates (petroleum), 64742-56-9 265-159-2 <=22.0
solvent dewaxed light
paraffinic; baseoil -
unspecified
Distillates (petroleum), 64742-65-0 265-169-7 <=22.0
solvent-dewaxed heavy
paraffinic
Distillates (petroleum), 64741-96-4 265-097-6 19.0
solvent refined heavy
naphthenic
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Residual oils (petroleum), 64742-62-7 265-166-0 10.0
solvent-dewaxed
Polybutene 9003-29-6 Exempt or not 5.0
available
Distillates (petroleum), 64742-55-8 265-158-7 3.9
hydrotreated light paraffinic
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
On contact with eyes : Flush with water.
On skin contact : Flush with water.
If inhaled : Remove to fresh air.
On ingestion : No first aid should be needed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder or fine water spray. Water can be used to cool fire
exposed containers.
Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.
media
Hazards during fire fighting : None known.
Special protective : A self-contained respirator and protective clothing should be worn. Keep containers cool
equipment/procedures with water spray until well after the fire is out. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate
the area according to your local emergency plan.
Hazardous Combustion : Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve
Products the following decomposition products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned
carbon compounds. Formaldehyde. Phosphorus products.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Wear proper protective equipment.
Precautions to protect the : Do not allow large quantities to enter drains or surface waters.
environment
Methods for cleaning up : Scrape up and place in a container fitted with a lid. The spilled product produces an
extremely slippery surface.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling : Avoid skin and eye contact. General ventilation is recommended. Local ventilation is
recommended.
Advice on storage : Do not store with oxidizing agents. Keep container closed and store away from water or
moisture.
Specific uses : Refer to technical data sheet available on request.
Unsuitable packaging : None known.
materials
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls : Ventilation : Refer to Section 7
Exposure controls for hazardous components
Name CAS-No. Exposure Limits
Calcium dihydroxide 1305-62-0 5 mg/m3 TWA
Distillates (petroleum), solvent 64742-56-9 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
dewaxed light paraffinic; 5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
baseoil - unspecified
Distillates (petroleum), 64742-65-0 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
solvent-dewaxed heavy 5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
paraffinic
Distillates (petroleum), solvent 64741-96-4 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
refined heavy naphthenic 5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
Residual oils (petroleum), 64742-62-7 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
solvent-dewaxed 5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
Polybutene 9003-29-6 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
Distillates (petroleum), 64742-55-8 10 mg/m3 STEL Oil Mist,mineral
hydrotreated light paraffinic 5 mg/m3 TWA Oil Mist,mineral
Personal protection equipment
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Respiratory protection : Suitable respiratory protection should be worn if the product is used in large quantities,
confined spaces or in other circumstances where the OEL may be approached or
exceeded.
A suitable respirator must be worn if the product is used in any circumstances where an
aerosol or mist may be generated, such as during spraying or similar activities.
A filtering half mask is recommended.
Recommended Filter type: BP
The choice of a filter type depends on the amount and type of chemical being handled in
the workplace. Regarding filter characteristics, contact your respiratory protection
supplier.
Hand protection : Chemical protective gloves should be worn where repeated or prolonged contact can
occur: Viton(TM). 4H(TM). Silver shield(TM). Regarding glove's breakthrough
time...,contact your chemical protective glove supplier.
Eye protection : Safety goggles should be worn.
Skin protection : Protective equipment is not normally necessary.
Hygiene measures : Exercise good industrial hygiene practice. Wash after handling, especially before eating,
drinking or smoking.
Environmental exposure : Refer to section 6 and 12.
controls
Additional information : These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or
aerosol/spray applications may require added precautions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form: Paste Colour: Bronze Odour: Very little
Important health, safety and environmental information
Explosive properties : No
Specific Gravity : 1.12
Oxidizing properties : No
The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing specifications.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : Stable under normal usage conditions.
Conditions to avoid : None established.
Materials to avoid : Can react with strong oxidising agents.
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Hazardous decomposition : Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve
products the following decomposition products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned
carbon compounds. Formaldehyde. Phosphorus products.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
2
On contact with eyes : Slightly irritating.
2
On skin contact : Slightly irritating.
If inhaled : No adverse effects are normally expected.
On ingestion : Small amounts transferred to the mouth by fingers during use should not injure.
Swallowing large amounts may cause digestive discomfort.
Other Health Hazard : This product contains (a) powder(s) hazardous by inhalation. This is not relevant to the
Information current physical form of the product, which is not in a respirable form.
Product may emit formaldehyde vapour at temperatures above 150ºC in the presence of
air. Formaldehyde vapour is a suspected carcinogen, toxic by inhalation and irritating to
eyes and the respiratory system. Exposure limits should be strictly respected.
1
Based on product test data.
2
Based on test data from similar products.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental fate and distribution
Solid material, insoluble in water. No adverse effects are predicted.
Ecotoxicity effects
No adverse effects on aquatic organisms are predicted.
Bioaccumulation : No bioaccumulation potential.
Fate and effects in waste water treatment plants
No adverse effects on bacteria are predicted.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. According to the European Waste
Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. Waste codes
should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal
authorities.
Packaging disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Waste codes should be assigned by the
user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road / Rail (ADR/RID)
Not subject to ADR/RID.
Sea transport (IMDG)
Not subject to IMDG code.
Air transport (IATA)
Not subject to IATA regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to EEC Directive
S-phrases : S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
This information is based on test data from similar products.
National legislation / regulations
Ozone depleting : No ozone depleting chemicals are present or used in manufacture.
chemicals
Status
EINECS : All ingredients listed, exempt or notified (ELINCS).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with article 31 and Annex II of the EU REACH Regulation as well as
its relevant amendements, on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relative to the classification,
packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations.
It is the responsibility of persons in receipt of this Product Safety Data Sheet to ensure that the information contained herein is
properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product. If the
recipient subsequently produces a formulation containing the Dow Corning product, it is the recipient's sole responsibility to
ensure the transfer of all relevant information from the Dow Corning Product Safety Data Sheet to their own Product Safety
Data Sheet in compliance with article 31 and Annex II of the EU REACH Regulation.
All information and instructions provided in this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are based on the current state of scientific and
technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present SDS. Dow Corning shall not be held responsible for any defect in the
product covered by this SDS , should the existence of such defect not be detectable considering the current state of scientific
and technical knowledge.
As stated above, this Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in compliance with applicable European law. If you purchase this
material outside Europe, where compliance laws may differ, you should receive from your local Dow Corning supplier a SDS
applicable to the country in which the product is sold and intended to be used. Please note that the appearance and content of the
SDS may vary - even for the same product - between different countries, reflecting the different compliance requirements.
Should you have any question, please refer to your local Dow Corning supplier.
R38 Irritating to skin., R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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