1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product information Product name : Types : 143 KRYTOX GEAR (A-F) KRYTOX Series 1500; 1600 16000; 1600N KRYTOX GPL 100; 101; 102; 103; 104; 105; 106; 107; 107-500 TLF-8996 KRYTOX CBF 100b KRYTOX CBF 101b KRYTOX TFO OIL Use of the Substance/Preparation : lubricant Company : DuPont de Nemours International S.A. Antwerp Distribution Center Wilmingtonstraat 6 2030 Antwerpen Telephone : +3235431211 Telefax : Emergency telephone number : +44-(0)2871-861.313 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Typical composition Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Classification Concentration [%] Perfluoroalkylether 60164-51-4 100 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Risk advice to man and the environment Vapours may be irritating to to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Remove from exposure, lie down. No hazards which require special first aid measures When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Inhalation : Move to fresh air. Skin contact : Wash with water and soap as a precaution. Eye contact : Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Drink water as a precaution. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the 1/5
recovery position. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media : The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. equipment for fire-fighters Further information : Standard procedure for chemical fires. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : Ventilate the area. Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Environmental precautions : Do not let product enter drains. Methods for cleaning up : Dam up. Shovel or sweep up. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. Additional advice : Use mechanical handling equipment. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice on safe handling : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Advice on protection against fire and explosion Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Normal measures of preventive fire protection. : No special storage conditions required. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Advice on common storage : No special restrictions on storage with other products. Other data : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : suitable respiratory equipment: 2/5
Skin and body protection : lightweight protective clothing Hygiene measures : General industrial hygiene practice. Protective measures : No special protective equipment required. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour : liquid viscous : colourless : none Safety data ph : neutral Melting point/range : Boiling point/range : Flash point : does not flash Relative density : 1,86-1,91 at 24 C Water solubility : insoluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid Hazardous reactions : no data available : Stable under recommended storage conditions. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity Perfluoroalkylether : LD50/rat : > 37.400 mg/kg Acute inhalation toxicity : The thermal decomposition vapours of fluorinated polymers may cause polymer fume fever with flu-like symptoms in humans, especiallywhen smoking contaminated tobacco. Acute inhalation toxicity Perfluoroalkylether : ALC/4 h/rat : > 19,54 mg/l Acute dermal toxicity Perfluoroalkylether : ALD/rabbit : > 17.000 mg/kg 3/5
Eye irritation : Mild eye irritation Human experience : Excessive exposures may affect human health, as follows: Inhalation Upper respiratory tract : polymer fume fever Skin contact Skin : redness Eye contact Eyes: blurred vision, excessive lachrymation Further information : Exposure may result in reddening, tears and itching of the eyes and soreness in the nose and throat, together with coughing. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects Further information on ecology Additional ecological information : No data is available on the product itself. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product : If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken for local recycling or waste disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Further Information : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Information according to EEC Directive Not a hazardous substance or preparation according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or 99/45/EC. The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information 4/5
Man ufactur er, importer, supp lier SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC directive 2001/58/EC The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. 5/5