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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Dow Corning Corporation 24 Hour Emergency Telephone: (989) 496-5900
South Saginaw Road Customer Service: (989) 496-6000
Midland, Michigan 48686 Product Disposal Information: (989) 496-6315
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS No.: 01015443 Revision Date: 2012/09/19
Generic Description: Silicone compound
Physical Form: Paste
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
NFPA Profile: Health 0 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0
Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects
Eye: 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: No known applicable information.
Inhalation: No known applicable information.
Oral: No known applicable information.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure
No known applicable information.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
No known applicable information.
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The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar compositions,
component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology information.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
None present. This is not a hazardous material as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: If irritation occurs, flush eye(s) with lukewarm gently flowing water for 5 minutes. Obtain
medical attention.
Skin: No health effects expected. If irritation does occur flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water
for 5 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice.
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If
irritation persists, obtain medical advice.
Oral: If irritation or discomfort occur, obtain medical advice.
Notes to Physician: Treat according to person's condition and specifics of exposure.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.
Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting large
fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to
your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Containment/Clean up: Observe all personal protection equipment recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8.
Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Clean area as appropriate since
spilled materials, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Final cleaning may
require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of saturated absorbant or cleaning
materials appropriately, since spontaneous heating may occur. Local, state and federal laws
and regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material, as well as those materials
and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which federal,
state and local laws and regulations are applicable. Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide
information regarding certain federal and state requirements.
Note: See Section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call (989) 496-5900, if additional information is
required.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact.
Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials. This material in its finely divided form presents an
explosion hazard. Follow NFPA 654 (for chemical dusts) or 484 (for metal dusts) as appropriate for managing dust
hazards to minimize secondary explosion potential.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component Exposure Limits
There are no components with workplace exposure limits.
Engineering Controls
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: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed.
Suitable Respirator: None should be needed.
Personal Protective Equipment for Spills
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Eyes: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Inhalation/Suitable No respiratory protection should be needed.
Respirator:
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care.
Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may require
added precautions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: Paste
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 2.0
Viscosity: Not determined.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.
Boiling Point: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure @ 25°C: Not determined.
Vapor Density: Not determined.
Solubility in Water: 0 g/l
pH: Not determined.
Volatile Content: 0.0 %
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing
specifications.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid: None.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing material can cause a reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition
products: Zinc oxide fumes. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide.
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Formaldehyde.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Special Hazard Information on Components
No known applicable information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate and Distribution
Complete information is not yet available.
Environmental Effects
Complete information is not yet available.
Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants
Complete information is not yet available.
Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria
Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/L) <=1 >1 and <=100 >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity <=100 >100 and <= 2000 >2000
This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment", ASTM STP 1179, p.34, 1993.
This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the
section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)
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. Call (989) 496-6315, if additional
information is required.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.
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Hazard Technical Name: Zinc Oxide
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA Number: UN 3077
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): Class 9
Remarks: Above applies only to containers over 119 gallons or 450 liters.
Ocean Shipment (IMDG)
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Technical Name: Zinc Oxide
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA Number: UN 3077
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): miscellaneous
Marine Pollutant: Zinc Oxide
Air Shipment (IATA)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Technical Name: Zinc Oxide
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA Number: UN 3077
Packing Group: III
Hazard Label(s): Miscellaneous dangerous goods
Apply Gross Wt Supplemental Label to Outer Package if shipping Limited Quantity
Call Dow Corning Transportation, (989) 496-8577, if additional information is required.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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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 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355):
None.
Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):
None.
Section 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370):
Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372):
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1314-13-2 69.0 Zinc oxide
Note: Chemicals are listed under the 313 Toxic Chemicals section only if they meet or exceed a reporting threshold.
Supplemental State Compliance Information
California
Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
None known.
New Jersey
CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1314-13-2 55.0 - 75.0 Zinc oxide
63148-62-9 30.0 - 50.0 Polydimethylsiloxane
Pennsylvania
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CAS Number Wt % Component Name
1314-13-2 55.0 - 75.0 Zinc oxide
63148-62-9 30.0 - 50.0 Polydimethylsiloxane
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: Dow Corning Corporation
These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or
implied, is hereby 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.
(R) indicates Registered Trademark
