87 81 676 Special grease

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Specifications

Molykote VN 2461 C. 300 gramme cartridge.

Saab application

Universal joints, inner (Rzeppa) and outer.

Packaging

Transport

No restrictions apply when transporting this product.

Directives

Material safety data sheet

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name	MOLYKOTE(R) VN-2461/C GREASE
Range of application	Lubricants
Manufacturer - supplier	Dow Corning Europe 62, Rue General De Gaulle 1310 La Hulpe Brussels, Belgium
Service	Dow Corning (Kista) Tel: +46 (0)8-703 26 40 Web: www.galindberg.se
Emergencies	Dow Corning (Barry, GB 24h) Tel: +44 1446732350 Dow Corning (Brussels, B) Tel: +32 2 6552111
Health and safety information	Health, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Department, Dow Corning, Brussels, B. Tel: +32 2 6552523

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characteristics

Inorganic and organic compounds in mineral oil. (Preparation)

Chemical name	CAS-no.	Conc. (% w/w)	R-phrases	Remarks
Molybdenum disulphide	1317-33-5	3		In accordance with Council Directive 88/379/EEC (Article 3 [6a]).
Mineral oils	Mixture	86		"

Key

FB/FH/FM = Hazard code for fire/health/environment

T+ = Very toxic

T = Toxic

C = Corrosive

Xn = Harmful

Xi = Irritant

V = Moderately harmful

IK = Not subject to labelling

E = Explosive

O = Oxidizing

F+ = Extremely flammable

F = Highly flammable

N = Dangerous for the environment

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazards properties

FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation	Move to fresh air.
Skin	Rinse with water.
Eyes	Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion	Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
Other first aid information	None known.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media	Carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder or fine water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media	None known.
Unusual hazards during firefighting	None known.
Special procedures for firefighting:	Wear a full-face marks and protective clothing.
Other recommendations	None known.
Combustion products	Metal products. Silicon, carbon dioxide and traces of incompletely combusted carbon compounds. Formaldehyde.

SPILLAGE/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions	Use suitable protective equipment. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not breathe spray or mist.
Environmental precautions	None established. Do not empty large quantities into drains.
Methods for cleaning up	Scrape up, collect and place in a lockable container.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Preventative handling procedures	Adequate ventilation must be provided. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not breathe spray or mist.
Storage	No particular measures required.
Unsuitable packaging materials	None known.
Not compatible	None known.
Other information	None known.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name	CAS-no.	Limits
Molybdenum disulphide	1317-33-5	10 mg/m ³ TWA (composition insoluble, with Mo).
Mineral oils	Mixture	1 mg/m ³ LLV 3 mg/m ³ STV

Exposure control	See section 7.
Respiratory equipment	Suitable respiratory protection should be worn if the product is used in large quantities, confined spaces or in other circumstances where the OEL may be approached or exceeded. Mask for organic vapours.
Hand protection	Wear plastic or rubber gloves in case of prolonged or repeated contact with the product.
Eye protection	Safety glasses.
Skin protection	Further protective equipment not normally necessary
Hygiene measures	Wash hands after use, especially before eating, drinking or smoking. Exercise standard good working hygiene.
Other information	In accordance with occupational exposure limits (AFS 1993:3).

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form/state	Grease	Odour	Very little
Colour	Black	Boiling point/boiling point range	>150 °C
Flash point	> 200 °C	Vapour pressure	< 0.70 kPa
Relative density	~ 0.90	Solubility in water	< 0.10% w/w 10°C
Evaporation rate (ethylether = 1)	<1	Viscosity	Not established
Volatility (%)	< 5	Molecular weight	Not established.

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability	Stable.
Conditions to avoid	None known.
Materials to avoid	Can react with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products	The product can generate formaldehyde at temperatures above 150°C.

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation ¹	Exposure to mist may cause discomfort.
Skin ¹	Repeated or prolonged contact may cause defatting of the skin, leading to dermatitis.
Eyes ¹	Mildly irritating.
Ingestion ³	May cause serious damage by inhalation.
Other health hazard information	None known.
LC50	Not established.
LD50:	Not established.
¹ Based on product test data. ² Based on assessments from related products. ³ This information is based either on test data, extrapolation from tests on similar materials, review of component data, or a combination of these sources.

12.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistence	Not know.
Degradability	Not applicable.
Mobility	Insoluble in water.
Accumulation	Not know.
Ecotoxicity, water	No known ecotoxic effects. Keep the product away from drains, watercourses, etc.
Ecotoxicity, ground	Not know.
This information is based either on test data, extrapolation from tests on similar materials, review of component data, or a combination of these sources.

13.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product handling	Incineration or disposal in accordance with local regulations.
Packaging handling	Dispose of packaging in accordance with current regional and/or national regulations.

14.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Road (ADR)	UN-no. Hazardous goods Marg no.	Class: free	Label Hazard no.
Rail (RID)	UN-no.	Class: free	Label Hazard no.
Sea (IMDG)	UN-no. Class: free	Page Label	Packing group:
IATA (air)	UN-no.	Class: free	Label
Other transport information	Not classed as hazardous goods with regard to transport regulations.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

S-phases	S24/25	Avoid skin and eye contact.
	S62	If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Revised for the 3rd time in accordance with 93/18/EEC, 67/548/EEC and adapted to Council Directive 88/379/EEC.

National legislation	For product information in other EU languages, including national legislation, contact the sales representative at the address given above.
Ozone depleting chemicals	No ozone depleting chemicals are present or used in manufacture.
EINECS	All ingredients listed or exempt.
TSCA	All ingredients listed or exempt.
MITI	Not established
DSL	All ingredients listed or exempt.
AICS	All ingredients listed or exempt.

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OTHER INFORMATION

General information

This material safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with Commission Directive 93/112/EC, 67/548/EEC, 91/155/EC and 88/379/EEC as well as their relevant amendments. Adaptations have been made for laws, regulations and administrative provisions relative to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations. It is the responsibility of persons in receipt of this material safety data sheet to ensure that the information contained herein is properly read and understood by all people who may use, handle, dispose or in any way come in contact with the product. If the recipient subsequently produces a formulation containing the Dow Corning product, it is the recipient's sole responsibility to ensure the transfer of all relevant information from the Dow Corning Product Safety Data Sheet to their own material safety data sheet in compliance with Commission Directive 88/379/EEC. In such cases, the material safety data sheet shall be given its full name (e.g. Material Safety Data Sheet or Product Safety Data Sheet). All information and instructions provided in this material safety data sheet are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present material safety data sheet. Dow Corning shall not be held responsible for any defect in the product covered by this material safety data sheet, should the existence of such defect not be detectable considering the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. Please note: if you are a customers outside the EU who chooses a Dow Corning product, the safety information may differ reflecting the different compliance requirements of the region. This may entail differences in the presentation of risk classification information.

Issued

1994-04-22

87 81 676 Special grease

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