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COPYRIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
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FORMAT: USA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: RTV162 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 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: 03/17/00
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
METHYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE
1185-55-3 1-5 200(R) NE 200(R) NE PPM
1,3,5-TRIS(TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)-
-ISOCYANURATE
26115-70-8 1-5 NF NE NF NE NA
2. NON-HAZARDOUS
DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANES
63148-62-9 5-10 NA NE NA NE NA
D4 & HMDZ TREATED SILICON DIOXIDE
68937-51-9 10-30 10 NE 15 NE MG/M3
DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE SILANOL/ST
70131-67-8 60-80 NA NE NA 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:
This section not in use
1 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INGESTION:
May be harmful if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT:
Uncured product contact will irritate lips, gums and tongue.
May cause mild skin irritation.
INHALATION:
Causes mild respiratory irritation.
Applies only in uncured state.
EYE CONTACT:
Uncured product contact irritates eyes.
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.
Product releases methanol (1-3% by weight) during cure process.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Slowly dilute with 1-2 glasses of
water or milk and seek medical attention. Never give any-
thing by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN:
To clean from skin, remove completely with a dry cloth or paper
towel, before washing with detergent and water.
INHALATION:
Move person to fresh air.
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 : NA (C) NA (F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - LOWER (%): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - UPPER (%): NA
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.
Wash walking surfaces with detergent and water to reduce slip-
ping hazard.
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:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Use only in a well ventilated area.
Remove contact lenses before using sealant. Do not handle
lenses until all sealant has been cleaned from the finger-
tips, nails and cuticles. Residual sealant may remain on
fingers for several days and transfer to lenses and cause
severe eye irritation.
Product releases methanol during application and curing.
(methanol TLV = 200 ppm).
Uncured product contact irritates eyes.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Eyewash stations.
Use in a well ventilated area.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use in a well ventilated area.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Cloth gloves.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION:
Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
None known.
VENTILATION:
Use only in well ventilated area.
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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): NEG
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) : NEG
FREEZING POINT : NA (C) NA (F)
MELTING POINT : NA (C) NA (F)
PHYSICAL STATE : SOLID
ODOR : SWEET
COLOR : WHITE
ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM) : UNK
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME : <4
EVAP. RATE(BUTYL ACETATE=1): <1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1) : 1.085
DENSITY (KG/M3) : 1085
ACID/ALKALINITY (MEQ/G) : UNK
PH : NA
VOC EXCL.H2O & EXEMPTS(G/L): <44
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.
Methanol.
Formaldehyde.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
None known.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None known.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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METHYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): 12,500 (RAT)
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): >10,000 (RBT)
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): UNKNOWN
OTHER:
None.
AMES TEST:
1,3,5-TRIS(TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)-
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): UNKNOWN
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): UNKNOWN
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): UNKNOWN
OTHER:
None.
AMES TEST:
DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANES
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): >40,000
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): NONE FOUND
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): >535 MG/L (RAT)
OTHER:
Non-irritating to skin (rbt).
AMES TEST:
D4 & HMDZ TREATED SILICON DIOXIDE
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): 3160 (RAT) (EST)
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): UNKNOWN
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): UNKNOWN
OTHER:
None.
AMES TEST:
DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE SILANOL/ST
1 ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): RAT >40,000
ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): UNKNOWN
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): RAT >535 MG/L (4HR)
OTHER:
Non-irritating to skin (rbt).
AMES TEST:
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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:
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD
1 SARA (313) CHEMICALS:
NONE
CPSC CLASSIFICATION: NA
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS:
D2B TOXIC MATERIALS
WHMIS TRADE SECRET:
None
EXPORT:
SCHDLE B/HTSUS: 3214.10 Mastic Based on Rubber
ECCN: EAR99
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS
HMIS FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 2
NFPA FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 2
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
NONE
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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This product or its components are on the European inventory of
existing commercial chemicals (EINECS)..........................
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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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This product or its components are on the Australian inventory
(ACOIN)........................................................
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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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DATE PRINTED: 10/12/00