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COPYRIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
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FORMAT: USA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: RTV108 SILICONE RUBBER SEALANT
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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MANUFACTURED BY: SUPPLIED BY:
GE SILICONES GE SILICONES
260 HUDSON RIVER ROAD 260 HUDSON RIVER ROAD
WATERFORD, NY 12188 WATERFORD, NY 12188
EMERGENCY PHONE (24 HRS) EMERGENCY PHONE (24 HRS)
(518) 237-3330 (518) 237-3330
REVISED: 10/10/00
PREPARER: CE HANNIGAN
CHEMICAL FAMILY/USE: SILICONE RUBBER
FORMULA: MIXTURE
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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PRODUCT COMPOSITION/ APPROX. ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
CAS REG NO. WGT. % TWA STEL TWA STEL UNITS
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1. HAZARDOUS
RARE EARTH OCTOATE SALTS
61788-37-2 <1 NF NE NF NE NA
VINYLTRIETHOXYSILANE
78-08-0 <1 NE NE NE NE NA
OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE
556-67-2 <1 5 PPM NE GE REC NE GUIDE
2. NON-HAZARDOUS
VI/ST DIMETHYL METHYLVINYLSILOXANE
68083-18-1 60-80 NA NE NA NE NA
TETRAMER TREATED FUMED SILICA
68583-49-3 10-30 10 NE 15 NE MG/M3
SILANOL/STOPD POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
70131-67-8 <1 NF NE NF NE NA
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
9002-84-0 <1 NF NE NF NE NA
SILICA GEL
7631-86-9 5-10 10 NE 6 NE MG/M3
SILOXANES & SILICONES, DIMETHYL-
METHOXY TERMINATED
68951-97-3 <1 NE NE NE NE NA
See Section 15 for description of any WHMIS Trade Secret(s).
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Clear Solid
Odorless
Refer to other MSDS sections for detailed information.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INGESTION:
None known
SKIN CONTACT:
None known.
INHALATION:
None Known.
EYE CONTACT:
May cause mild eye irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
None known.
SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS:
None known
CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY:
This product or one of its ingredients present 0.1% or more
is NOT listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by
NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
PRODUCTS/INGREDIENTS
This space reserved for special use.
PRINCIPLE ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
Eyes.
OTHER:
This product contains Methylpolysiloxanes which can generate
Formaldehyde at approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150'C)
and above, in atmospheres which contain oxygen. Formaldehyde
is a skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant,
acute toxicant, and potential cancer hazard. An MSDS for
Formaldehyde is available from GE Silicones.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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INGESTION:
None known.
SKIN:
Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION:
None known.
EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation
persists.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
None known.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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FLASH POINT: NA (C) NA (F)
METHOD : NA
IGNITION TEMP : UNK (C) UNK (F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - LOWER (%): UNK
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - UPPER (%): UNK
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT (Y/N): NO
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE:
Sensitivity to static discharge is not expected.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
All standard firefighting media
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
None known.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wipe, scrape or soak up in an inert material and put in a
container for disposal.
Wear proper protective equipment as specified in the protective
equipment section.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
None known.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
None known.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
None known.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Cloth gloves.
1 EYE AND FACE PROTECTION:
Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
None known.
VENTILATION:
None known.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PRODUCT INFORMATION:
BOILING POINT : NA (C) NA (F)
VAPOR PRESSURE(20 C)(MM HG): UNK
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) : UNK
FREEZING POINT : NA (C) NA (F)
MELTING POINT : NA (C) NA (F)
PHYSICAL STATE : SOLID
ODOR : ACETIC ACID
COLOR : TRANSLUCENT
ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM) : UNK
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME : <3.9
EVAP. RATE(BUTYL ACETATE=1): <1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1) : 1.06
DENSITY (KG/M3) : 1060
ACID/ALKALINITY (MEQ/G) : UNK
PH : NA
VOC EXCL.H2O & EXEMPTS(G/L): <41
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (20 C) : INSOLUBLE
SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENT (STATE SOLVENT): TOLUENE
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY: STABLE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide.
Silicon dioxide.
Acetic acid.
Formaldehyde.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
None known.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None known.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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PRODUCT INFORMATION:
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): >40,000 RAT
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): NON-IRRITATING RBT
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): >535 RAT MG/L
OTHER:
None.
AMES TEST: UNKNOWN
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data at this time
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: No data at this time
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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DISPOSAL METHOD:
Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and
local regulations.
Bury in a licensed landfill or burn in an approved incinerator
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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DOT SHIPPING NAME: NONE
DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT DOT REGULATED
DOT LABEL(S): NONE
UN/NA NUMBER: NONE
PLACARDS: NONE
IATA:
NOT REGULATED BY IATA
IMO IMDG-code: NOT REGULATED FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION
EMS No: NA
EUROPEAN CLASS:
RID (OCTI): NONE
ADR (ECE) : NONE
RAR (IATA): NONE
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SARA SECTION 302:
None Found
SARA (311,312) HAZARD CLASS:
NONE
SARA (313) CHEMICALS:
NONE
CPSC CLASSIFICATION: NA
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS:
NON-CONTROLLED
WHMIS TRADE SECRET:
None
EXPORT:
SCHDLE B/HTSUS: 3910.00 Silicones in Primary Form
ECCN: EAR99
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS
HMIS FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 0
NFPA FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 0
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CHEMICALS
WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW:
BENZENE (71-43-2)
TOLUENE (108-88-3)
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not
as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or
implied, is 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.
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C = ceiling limit NEGL = negligible
EST= estimated NF = none found
NA = not applicable UNKN = unknown
NE = none established REC = recommended
ND = none determined V = recomm. By vendor
By-product = reaction by- SKN = skin
product, TSCA inventory TS = trade secret
status not required under R = recommended
40 CFR part 720.30(h-2) MST = mist
STEL = short term exposure NT = not tested
limit
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California Proposition 65...
Warning! This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer.
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California Proposition 65...
Warning! This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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DATE PRINTED: 10/12/00