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 nameSilicone Grease
SynonymsNot Available
Other means of identification40610

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 nameHCC Holdings, Inc. an Oatey Affiliate
Address4700 West 160th Street Cleveland, OH 44135 United States
Telephone216-267-7100
FaxNot Available
WebsiteNot Available
Emailinfo@oatey.com

Emergency phone number

Association / OrganisationChemtrec
Emergency telephone numbers1-800-424-9300 (Outside the US 1-703-527-3887)
Other emergency telephone numbersEmergency First Aid: 1-877-740-5015

SECTION 2 Hazard(s) identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

ClassificationNot Applicable

Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s)Not Applicable
Signal wordNot 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
112945-52-51-5silica 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 ContactRinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Skin ContactWash 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.
IngestionRinse 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

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Fire IncompatibilityNone known.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters

Fire Fighting

Fire/Explosion Hazard

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

Major Spills

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Other information

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Suitable container
  • Metal can or drum
  • Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
  • Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
Storage incompatibilitySilicas:
  • react with hydrofluoric acid to produce silicon tetrafluoride gas
  • react with xenon hexafluoride to produce explosive xenon trioxide
  • reacts exothermically with oxygen difluoride, and explosively with chlorine trifluoride (these halogenated materials are not commonplace industrial materials) and other fluorine-containing compounds
  • may react with fluorine, chlorates
  • are incompatible with strong oxidisers, manganese trioxide, chlorine trioxide, strong alkalis, metal oxides, concentrated orthophosphoric acid, vinyl acetate
  • may react vigorously when heated with alkali carbonates.
  • Avoid reaction with oxidizing agents.

SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATAMaterial nameTWASTELPeakNotes
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-3silica amorphous, fumedInert or Nuisance Dust: Respirable fraction5 mg/m3/15 mppcfNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-3silica amorphous, fumedInert or Nuisance Dust: Total Dust15 mg/m3/50 mppcfNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1silica amorphous, fumedParticulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR)- Total dust15 mg/m3Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1silica amorphous, fumedParticulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR)- Respirable fraction5 mg/m3Not AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)silica amorphous, fumedParticulates not otherwise regulatedNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableSee 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:
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 rangeUpper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture1: Disturbing room air currents
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only2: Contaminants of high toxicity
3: Intermittent, low production.3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion4: 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
  • Safety glasses with side shields.
  • Chemical goggles.
  • Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]
Skin protectionSee Hand protection below
Hands/feet protection
  • Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.
  • Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber
Body protectionSee Other protection below
Other protection
  • Overalls.
  • P.V.C apron.
  • Barrier cream.
  • Skin cleansing cream.
  • Eye wash unit.

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

AppearanceWhite Gel
Physical stateLiquid
OdourSlight
Odour thresholdNot 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 rateNot Available
FlammabilityNot Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit (%)Not Available
Lower Explosive Limit (%)Not Available
Vapour pressure (kPa)Not Available
Solubility in waterImmiscible
Vapour density (Air = 1)Not Available
Relative density (Water = 1)1
Partition coefficient n-octanol / waterNot Available
Auto-ignition temperature (°C)Not Available
Decomposition temperatureNot Available
Viscosity (cSt)25,000
Molecular weight (g/mol)Not Available
TasteNot Available
Explosive propertiesNot Available
Oxidising propertiesNot Available
Surface Tension (dyn/cm or mN/m)Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol)Not Available
Gas groupNot Available
pH as a solution (%)Not Available
VOC g/L0

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

See section 7

Chemical stability

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

InhaledThe 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.
IngestionThe material has NOT been classified as 'harmful by ingestion'. This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence.
Skin ContactSkin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects; the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.
EyeAlthough 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).
ChronicLong-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
EndpointNot AvailableTest Duration (hr)Not AvailableSpeciesNot AvailableValueNot AvailableSourceNot Available
silica amorphous, fumedEndpointTest Duration (hr)SpeciesValueSource
NOEC(ECX)24hCrustacea>=10000mg/l1

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

IngredientPersistence: Water/SoilPersistence: Air
No Data available for all ingredientsNo Data available for all ingredients

Bioaccumulative potential

IngredientBioaccumulation
No Data available for all ingredientsNo 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:

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.

SECTION 14 Transport information

Labels Required

Marine PollutantNO

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 nameGroup
silica amorphous, fumedNot Available

Transport in bulk in accordance with the ICG Code

Product nameShip Type
silica amorphous, fumedNot 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

Federal Regulations

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

Section 311/312 hazard categoriesNo
Flammable (Gases, Aerosols, Liquids, or Solids)No
Gas under pressureNo
ExplosiveNo
Self-heatingNo
Pyrophoric (Liquid or Solid)No
Pyrophoric GasNo
Corrosive to metalNo
Oxidizer (Liquid, Solid or Gas)No
Organic PeroxideNo
Self-reactiveNo
In contact with water emits flammable gasNo
Combustible DustNo
CarcinogenicityNo
Acute toxicity (any route of exposure)No
Reproductive toxicityNo
Skin Corrosion or IrritationNo
Respiratory or Skin SensitizationNo
Serious eye damage or eye irritationNo
Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure)No
Aspiration HazardNo
Germ cell mutagenicityNo
Simple AsphyxiantNo
Hazards Not Otherwise ClassifiedNo

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 InventoryStatus
USA - TSCAYes

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.

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