Hercules Plumber's Silicone Grease
HCC Holdings, Inc., an Oatey Affiliate
Version No: 1.1.15.11
Issue Date: 09/29/2021
Print Date: 09/29/2021
S.GHS.USA.EN
SECTION 1 Identification
Product Identifier
Product name | Silicone Grease |
Synonyms | Not Available |
Other means of identification | 40610 |
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Relevant identified uses: Plumbing Lubricant
Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party
Registered company name | HCC Holdings, Inc. an Oatey Affiliate |
Address | 4700 West 160th Street Cleveland, OH 44135 United States |
Telephone | 216-267-7100 |
Fax | Not Available |
Website | Not Available |
info@oatey.com |
Emergency phone number
Association / Organisation | Chemtrec |
Emergency telephone numbers | 1-800-424-9300 (Outside the US 1-703-527-3887) |
Other emergency telephone numbers | Emergency First Aid: 1-877-740-5015 |
SECTION 2 Hazard(s) identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification | Not Applicable |
Label elements
Hazard pictogram(s) | Not Applicable |
Signal word | Not Applicable |
Hazard statement(s)
Not Applicable
Hazard(s) not otherwise classified
Not Applicable
Precautionary statement(s) Prevention
Not Applicable
Precautionary statement(s) Response
Not Applicable
Precautionary statement(s) Storage
Not Applicable
Precautionary statement(s) Disposal
Not Applicable
SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients
Substances
See section below for composition of Mixtures
Mixtures
CAS No | %[weight] | Name |
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112945-52-5 | 1-5 | silica amorphous, fumed |
The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
SECTION 4 First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact | Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. |
Skin Contact | Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. |
Inhalation | ► If fumes, aerosols or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. ▸ Other measures are usually unnecessary. |
Ingestion | Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. |
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
- Foam.
- Dry chemical powder.
- BCF (where regulations permit).
- Carbon dioxide.
- Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompatibility | None known. |
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Fire Fighting
- When silica dust is dispersed in air, firefighters should wear inhalation protection as hazardous substances from the fire may be adsorbed on the silica particles.
- When heated to extreme temperatures, (>1700 deg.C) amorphous silica can fuse.
- Alert Fire Department and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
- Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
- Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
- DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
- Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
- If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
- When silica dust is dispersed in air, firefighters should wear inhalation protection as hazardous substances from the fire may be adsorbed on the silica particles.
- When heated to extreme temperatures, (>1700 deg.C) amorphous silica can fuse.
- Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
- Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
- On combustion, may emit irritating/ toxic fumes.
- May emit acrid smoke.
- Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- silicon dioxide (SiO2)
- Other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
- May emit corrosive fumes.
SECTION 6 Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
See section 8
Environmental precautions
See section 12
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Minor Spills
- Remove all ignition sources.
- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
- Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
- Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
- Wipe up.
- Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
Major Spills
- Silicone fluids, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard.
- It may be necessary to rope off area and place warning signs around perimeter.
- Clean up area from spill, with suitable absorbant, as soon as practically possible.
- Final cleaning may require use of steam, solvents or detergents.
- Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
- Alert Fire Department and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
- No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
- Increase ventilation.
- Stop leak if safe to do so.
- Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
- Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
- Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
- If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.
SECTION 7 Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
- DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
- Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
- Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
- Avoid physical damage to containers.
- Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
- Work clothes should be laundered separately.
- Use good occupational work practice.
- Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.
- Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.
Other information
- Store in original containers.
- Keep containers securely sealed.
- No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
- Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
- Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
- Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable container |
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Storage incompatibility | Silicas:
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SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)
INGREDIENT DATA | Material name | TWA | STEL | Peak | Notes | |
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US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-3 | silica amorphous, fumed | Inert or Nuisance Dust: Respirable fraction | 5 mg/m3/15 mppcf | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-3 | silica amorphous, fumed | Inert or Nuisance Dust: Total Dust | 15 mg/m3/50 mppcf | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1 | silica amorphous, fumed | Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR)- Total dust | 15 mg/m3 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1 | silica amorphous, fumed | Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR)- Respirable fraction | 5 mg/m3 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs) | silica amorphous, fumed | Particulates not otherwise regulated | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | See Appendix D |
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are: Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard 'physically' away from the worker and ventilation that strategically 'adds' and 'removes' air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use. Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying 'escape' velocities which, in turn, determine the 'capture velocities' of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: | Air Speed: |
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solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating from tank (in still air) | 0.25-0.5 m/s (50-100 f/min) |
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, intermittent container filling, low speed conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift, plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low velocity into zone of active generation) | 0.5-1 m/s (100-200 f/min.) |
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas discharge (active generation into zone of rapid air motion) | 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min) |
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high speed wheel generated dusts (released at high initial velocity into zone of very high rapid air motion). | 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.) |
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range | Upper end of the range |
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1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture | 1: Disturbing room air currents |
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only | 2: Contaminants of high toxicity |
3: Intermittent, low production. | 3: High production, heavy use |
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion | 4: Small hood - local control only |
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2 m/s (200-400 f/min.) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Personal protection
Eye and face protection |
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Skin protection | See Hand protection below |
Hands/feet protection |
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Body protection | See Other protection below |
Other protection |
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SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance | White Gel |
Physical state | Liquid |
Odour | Slight |
Odour threshold | Not Available |
pH (as supplied) | Not Available |
Melting point / freezing point (°C) | Not Available |
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C) | Not Available |
Flash point (°C) | >100.00 |
Evaporation rate | Not Available |
Flammability | Not Applicable |
Upper Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available |
Lower Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available |
Vapour pressure (kPa) | Not Available |
Solubility in water | Immiscible |
Vapour density (Air = 1) | Not Available |
Relative density (Water = 1) | 1 |
Partition coefficient n-octanol / water | Not Available |
Auto-ignition temperature (°C) | Not Available |
Decomposition temperature | Not Available |
Viscosity (cSt) | 25,000 |
Molecular weight (g/mol) | Not Available |
Taste | Not Available |
Explosive properties | Not Available |
Oxidising properties | Not Available |
Surface Tension (dyn/cm or mN/m) | Not Available |
Volatile Component (%vol) | Not Available |
Gas group | Not Available |
pH as a solution (%) | Not Available |
VOC g/L | 0 |
SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
See section 7
Chemical stability
- Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
- Product is considered stable.
- Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
See section 7
Conditions to avoid
See section 7
Incompatible materials
See section 7
Hazardous decomposition products
See section 5
SECTION 11 Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Inhaled | The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract. Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting. |
Ingestion | The material has NOT been classified as 'harmful by ingestion'. This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. |
Skin Contact | Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects; the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions. |
Eye | Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). |
Chronic | Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to the health; nevertheless exposure by all routes should be minimised as a matter of course. Amorphous silicas generally are less hazardous than crystalline silicas, but the former can be converted to the latter on heating and subsequent cooling. Inhalation of dusts containing crystalline silicas may lead to silicosis, a disabling lung disease that may take years to develop. |
Acute Toxicity | ❌ |
Skin Irritation/Corrosion | ❌ |
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation | ❌ |
Respiratory or Skin sensitisation | ❌ |
Mutagenicity | ❌ |
Carcinogenicity | ❌ |
Reproductive toxicity | ❌ |
STOT - Single Exposure | ❌ |
STOT - Repeated Exposure | ❌ |
Aspiration Hazard | ❌ |
SECTION 12 Ecological information
Toxicity
Silicone Grease | |||||||||
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Endpoint | Not Available | Test Duration (hr) | Not Available | Species | Not Available | Value | Not Available | Source | Not Available |
silica amorphous, fumed | Endpoint | Test Duration (hr) | Species | Value | Source | ||||
NOEC(ECX) | 24h | Crustacea | >=10000mg/l | 1 |
For Amorphous Silica: Amorphous silica is chemically and biologically inert. It is not biodegradable.
Aquatic Fate: Due to its insolubility in water there is a separation at every filtration and sedimentation process. On a global scale, the level of man-made synthetic amorphous silicas (SAS) represents up to 2.4% of the dissolved silica naturally present in the aquatic environment and untreated SAS have a relatively low water solubility and an extremely low vapour pressure. Biodegradability in sewage treatment plants or in surface water is not applicable to inorganic substances like SAS.
Terrestrial Fate: Crystalline and/or amorphous silicas are common on the earth in soils and sediments, and in living organisms (e.g. diatoms), but only the dissolved form is bioavailable. On the basis of these properties it is expected that SAS released into the environment will be distributed mainly into soil/sediment. Surface treated silica will be wetted then adsorbed onto soils and sediments.
Atmospheric Fate: SAS is not expected to be distributed into the air if released.
Ecotoxicity: SAS is not toxic to environmental organisms (apart from physical desiccation in insects). SAS presents a low risk for adverse effects to the environment.
For Silica: Environmental Fate: Most documentation on the fate of silica in the environment concerns dissolved silica, in the aquatic environment, regardless of origin, (man-made or natural), or structure, (crystalline or amorphous). Terrestrial Fate: Silicon makes up 25.7% of the Earth's crust, by weight, and is the second most abundant element, being exceeded only by oxygen. Silicon is not found free in nature, but occurs chiefly as the oxide and as silicates. Once released into the environment, no distinction can be made between the initial forms of silica. Aquatic Fate: At normal environmental pH, dissolved silica exists exclusively as monosilicic acid. At pH 9.4, amorphous silica is highly soluble in water. Crystalline silica, in the form of quartz, has low solubility in water. Silicic acid plays an important role in the biological/geological/chemical cycle of silicon, especially in the ocean. Marine organisms such as diatoms, silicoflagellates and radiolarians use silicic acid in their skeletal structures and their skeletal remains leave silica in sea sediment Ecotoxicity: Silicon is important to plant and animal life and is practically non-toxic to fish including zebrafish, and Daphnia magna water fleas.
Persistence and degradability
Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air |
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No Data available for all ingredients | No Data available for all ingredients |
Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient | Bioaccumulation |
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No Data available for all ingredients | No Data available for all ingredients |
SECTION 13 Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
- Reduction
- Reuse
- Recycling
- Disposal (if all else fails)
Product / Packaging disposal
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to reclaim the product by filtration, distillation or some other means. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.
- DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
- It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
- In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
- Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
- Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
- Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
- Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
- Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
SECTION 14 Transport information
Labels Required
Marine Pollutant | NO |
Land transport (DOT):
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR):
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee):
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code
Not Applicable
Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code
Product name | Group |
silica amorphous, fumed | Not Available |
Transport in bulk in accordance with the ICG Code
Product name | Ship Type |
silica amorphous, fumed | Not Available |
SECTION 15 Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
silica amorphous, fumed is found on the following regulatory lists
- US - Massachusetts - Right To Know Listed Chemicals
- US DOE Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs)
- US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)
- US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1
- US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-3
- US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Chemical Substance Inventory
- US TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory - Interim List of Active Substances
Federal Regulations
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Section 311/312 hazard categories | No |
Flammable (Gases, Aerosols, Liquids, or Solids) | No |
Gas under pressure | No |
Explosive | No |
Self-heating | No |
Pyrophoric (Liquid or Solid) | No |
Pyrophoric Gas | No |
Corrosive to metal | No |
Oxidizer (Liquid, Solid or Gas) | No |
Organic Peroxide | No |
Self-reactive | No |
In contact with water emits flammable gas | No |
Combustible Dust | No |
Carcinogenicity | No |
Acute toxicity (any route of exposure) | No |
Reproductive toxicity | No |
Skin Corrosion or Irritation | No |
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization | No |
Serious eye damage or eye irritation | No |
Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure) | No |
Aspiration Hazard | No |
Germ cell mutagenicity | No |
Simple Asphyxiant | No |
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified | No |
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4)
None Reported
State Regulations
US. California Proposition 65
None Reported
National Inventory Status
National Inventory | Status |
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USA - TSCA | Yes |
Legend: Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory. These ingredients may be exempt or will require registration.
SECTION 16 Other information
Revision Date
09/29/2021
Initial Date
09/21/2021
Other information
The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.
Definitions and abbreviations
- ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
- STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
- TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
- IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
- ES: Exposure Standard
- OSF: Odour Safety Factor
- NOAEL: No Observed Adverse Effect Level
- LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
- TLV: Threshold Limit Value
- LOD: Limit Of Detection
- OTV: Odour Threshold Value
- BCF: BioConcentration Factors
- BEI: Biological Exposure Index
- AIIC: Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
- DSL: Domestic Substances List
- NDSL: Non-Domestic Substances List
- IECSC: Inventory of Existing Chemical Substance in China
- EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances
- ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
- NLP: No-Longer Polymers
- ENCS: Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory
- KECI: Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
- NZIoC: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
- PICCS: Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
- TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
- TCSI: Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
- INSQ: Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas
- NCI: National Chemical Inventory
- FBEPH: Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological Substances